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How is the date of the grape harvest chosen?
Do you know how the harvest date is determined? You've probably noticed that not everyone harvests their grapes on the same date, even within the same region. This raises some questions... Why do producers harvest at different times? How do they determine the ideal moment?
We explore this topic in this episodeof EXTRA BRUT, oureducational web series about wine, with food and wine critic Nicolas Rieffel. The goal: to answer in record time all the questions you've ever asked yourself about wine...
Answers provided by the "Chasseurs de Lune" (Moon Hunters), members and employees of the Bestheim winery.
Choosing the harvest date is a delicate balance between optimal ripeness, weather conditions, and the desired style of wine. Behind this decision lies careful observation of the vineyard, precise analysis of the grapes and... a lot of intuition too! At Bestheim, our Moon Hunters work hard every day to harvest at the right time, ensuring that our Alsace wines are expressive, balanced and true to their terroir. Each harvest is a race against time, but above all a human, technical and sensory adventure.
