From the Hill Country to the Panhandle, grapes are ripening on vines, and a small army of people are turning them into fine Texas wines. This is a round the clock operation from late July to October or November, and it is known as “crush.”
Robert C Deming
Lifestyle
The Wine is Coming: Crush Is in Full Swing
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From the Vineyard to the Winery
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Grapes just picked nearby are processed by being dumped into a de-stemming and crushing machine at William Chris Wines in Hye.
Let the Fermentation Begin!
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These grapes are fermenting in a large tub. They aren’t much to look at yet, but there is great promise here.
Stirring Fermented Grapes
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In the photo above, Joe at Hye Meadows Winery is stirring fermenting grapes. This Fredericksburg native left a career in extreme sports (climbing) to join Hye Meadows Winery as an assistant winemaker.
Behind the Scenes at William Chris Winery
