2008 harvest winemakers' blog

Oregon Hang Time: From Verbena to Banana to Blackberry in 40 Days

Posted: Sep 16, 2008 11:34am ET
By Josh Bergström

Posted by Josh Bergström Pinot Noir follows an interesting curve when it is sitting on the vine, ripening. The ultimate goal of hang time is, of course, perfection—which, in my mind, means balanced flavors and structure, as well as purity of fruit.

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