Beyond the Refractometer: Decoding Phenolic Ripeness in Cool-Climate Vineyards
Why Brix Alone Misleads Cool Climate Harvest Decisions In cool-climate vineyards, the harvest decision often begins with a reassuring number. A refractometer shows that berries have reached the target Brix, yet the fruit can still taste sharply green, the seeds can remain pale and bitter, and the resulting wine may lack the tactile generosity expected […]