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2014 CM3
Posted: May 29th 2019
Navigational buoys are important maritime aids which help to safely guide seafarers through channels and other dangerous obstacles. We trust the CM3 buoy depicted on this bottle will lead you to a pleasurable wine drinking experience. This is our premium red wine, featuring an equal parts blend of M
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May Vineyard Update
Posted: May 20th 2019
Pictured Here: Bud Break
It's official- our vines are awake and the 2019 growing cycle is underway!
Bud break, also know as bud burst, is the official start to growing season. Almost overnight, the vines transform from bare, brown branches into a sea of tiny green grape leaves. The springtime sun
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April Vineyard Update
Posted: April 7th 2019
During the cold, winter months our vines go dormant and retain whatever water and nutrients that are left after harvest within their root stock. As spring arrives with its warm temperatures and sunny afternoons, our vines slowly begin to wake up. As the ground warms, those stored nutrients, water, s
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March Vineyard Update
Posted: March 6th 2019
Our vineyard team has been hard at work preparing the vines for the 2019 growing season. They are collecting the canes that grew last season, leaving a 2 bud spur on the vine. The old canes are removed from the vine to stimulate new growth from the leftover spurs.
Spurs are the stub of a cane tha
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February Production Update
Posted: February 6th 2019
Simply put, the chiller operates by running fluid (Glycol) through a compressor that chills the fluid down to about 20 degrees F, in turn creating an icy blanket around the stainless steel tanks.
Here are a few important wine making uses for this piece of equipment:
The chiller is first used in
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January Vineyard Update
Posted: January 9th 2019
Winter in the vineyard means one thing, pruning. There are many pruning methods used today which are decided upon depending on the grape variety and the potential yields desired.
At the Cape May Winery, we use a vertical shoot position trellis system and utilize two methods of pruning. First we spu
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Spice Up Your Holiday
Posted: December 21st 2018
Have you ever wondered how shoppers stay warm walking around those chilly outdoor Christmas Markets? The answer is Mulled Wine! Traditionally called Glühwein, this is a spiced red wine served warm. Think, adult hot cocoa. Serving mulled wine at a Holiday Party is one way to perfectly capture th
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2018 Port Releases
Posted: December 14th 2018
Name of Wine: Isaac Smith Red Port
Vintage: Blend of 25% 2011, 25% 2013, 25% 2015 & 25% 2016
Vintage Notes: Chambourcin harvested in late October with an Average BRIX of 22.3°
Vineyard Notes: Shunpike Vineyard in Sand/Loam Soil
Wine Notes (flavor profile): This port o
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December Vineyard Update
Posted: December 6th 2018
As winter approaches, we are focusing on maintenance in the vineyards. This week our team is finishing removing the bird netting from the vines. While you might be dreaming of a white Christmas, our vineyard team is enjoying these mild, sunny December afternoons! After the nets are down, it's time t
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Red VS White Grape Harvest
Posted: October 15th 2018
White Grape Harvest & Fermentation:
For white grapes, it’s all about the juice!
White grapes mature and accumulate sugars faster than red grapes making them the first to be harvested. Once harvested, crisp white varietals such as Chardonnay are sent directly to the crush pad. Whol
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