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October
In the vineyard the photosynthesis process continues to create carbohydrate reserves to store in trunks and roots. When enough reserves have built up in the grapevines, the leaves begin to change colors.
In the winery this is the time when fermentation begins to wind down. When fermentation is complete, wines are racked or transferred to fresh containers to remove the lees (dead yeast and debris that settles to the bottom). The containers are often oak barrels, especially for red wine. It is important to minimize oxygen exposure throughout the cycle.
OCTOBER IS TEXAS WINE MONTH!!
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Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association
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