The sugar content is crucial in determining when is the exact time to harvest grapes for crushing.

This video by Brian Freedman of ClassicWines dot com is an interview with Louisa Hargreave, Director of Stony Brook University Center for Wine, Food and Culture, and takes place at Bedell Cellars winery on Long Island.

As ms. Hargreave describes the internal content of the grape and its juices you will automatically start to salivate. The wine making business is alive and well in New York State and we appreciate such knowledgeable input from experts.

Bedell Cellars on the North Fork of Long Island is well known for producing high quality Merlots.

This winery uses a combination of classic winery routines coupled with the most modern technology available to produce some excellent blended wines, while still keeping tradition alive with some fine Reserves.

Here is a nice video visit at Bedell Cellars by Classic Wines TV.

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