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2011 Crush for Bodega Ken Estate Barbera

Posted on August 3, 2011 by azwine

2011 was a poor year for my backyard vineyard.  Cathy and I were able to harvest only a third of the amount of grapes we got last year. This year we decided to try something a little different.  Because of … Continue reading →

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Monsoon Season

Posted on July 24, 2011 by azwine

For Arizona winemakers, Monsoon season is both a welcome change and an obstacle.  As harvest nears for those of us in the Tucson and Phoenix wine valleys, deficit watering has been underway, so the heavy rains throw off that process … Continue reading →

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Bottling Day, July 16, 2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by azwine

Cocina Adobe Vineyard We decided to bottle last year’s wine today to make room for this year’s harvest; the first from our vineyard. Making wine can be a messy job, so I prefer to keep the mess in the garage. … Continue reading →

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