Winemakers Harvest Crush Courses for Fall 2010
For the 2010 Harvest we have selected a bountiful variety of fruit from several New England states to showcase the quality of vitus vinifera and french hybrids growing around Southern New England.
Pinot Noir Harvest Class
1st week of October
We will produce Pinot Noir from South Eastern New England AVA in early October. This handpicked Pinot Noir will be a brilliant garnet color with aromas of raspberry and black cherry. This fruit forward red will offer a complex structure with a balanced finish.
Cabernet Franc Harvest Class
2nd week of October
Cabernet Franc from The North Fork of Long Island. This wine will age for 9-12 months in French and new American oak barrels locally coopered from Keystone Cooperage in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This will impart flavors of licorice, currant, and blackberry
Traminette Harvest Class
3rd week of October
This fall harvest class will produce Traminette from South Eastern Massachusetts which will be fermented in stainless tanks. We will strive for a crisp New England balance of honeysuckle and pleasant citrus aromas with a longer finish on the palate.
Late Harvest Vidal Blanc Harvest Class
4th week of October
Finally our last harvest of the year is Southeastern Massachusetts Vidal Blanc. The Nectar of New England is without a doubt the best grape varietal of New England. This will be produced as a dessert wine with an intoxicating notes of apricots, honey, and dried fruits.
Private Vintage Wine Making
Private Vintage Wine Making is a 1 on 1 experience at Zoll Cellars Farm Winery that personalize small batches of vintage wine to suit your palate. Make crucial wine making decisions from fermentation to bottling. Decide method and time of fermentation as a wine maker. What type of oak characterizes you palate? Through private consultation, Frank Zoll will work with you to identify your specific taste and produce a wine style that best pleases your palate. It will age in your cellar to be enjoyed by family and friends for years to come.
Please contact Frank Zoll for details if you wish to make other varietals for private instruction.