The Harvest: The Art of Crafting Our Wines

A close-up view of a mature bunch of Shiraz grapes, moments before being harvested. We cultivate the highest quality of these vines to produce our exceptionally crafted, full-bodied red wines.

Here, our team is carefully hand-sorting white wine grapes under the bright sun. This step ensures that only the best fruit, free of any imperfections, proceeds to the next stage of the winemaking journey.

With practiced hands, our team transfers crates of freshly picked white grapes for sorting. This dynamic shot captures the energy and teamwork that defines our harvest season.

A winemaker inspects a cluster of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, feeling their texture and firmness. This hands-on evaluation is crucial for creating the refreshingly crisp and vibrant character of our Art Collection white wines.

Meticulous hands and sharp eyes are essential during the sorting process. The women on our team play an integral role, their expertise ensuring that only the highest quality grapes make the cut for our premium wines.

A viticulturist uses a refractometer in the vineyard to measure the sugar content of a grape. This scientific check, known as a brix reading, helps us determine the precise moment of perfect ripeness for harvesting.

The harvest is carefully timed. Grapes intended for sparkling wine, which require higher acidity, are typically the first to be picked, usually from mid-February to March.

We pick our grapes during the cooler temperatures of the early morning, late evening, or even at night. This careful timing is crucial as the weather greatly affects the quality and stability of the fruit.

One of the key signs of ripeness is the transformation of color. Grapes change from green to translucent gold for white varieties and deep purple-ruby tones for red varieties, signaling they are ready for harvest.