The last time I photographed fermenting Chardonnay at TWWIAGE was back in 2011, October 7th to be exact, so it would seem that harvest is very early this year. However, the Chardonnay goes through a long, cool fermentation and probably won't be finished until mid-September, so, taking that into consideration, harvest is still only about 2 weeks early.
I just love the sights and smells of fermentation.
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Let me be blunt: I like the 2011 picture better, but don't hole-d me to it!
Ha, Dennis.
I love the smell of fermentation so much I once almost got knocked off a step ladder after sticking my head into a vat of fermenting Geurztraminer (the best fermentation smell of them all). I did not consider the level of CO2 in there.
NHW: Hmmm, bit too early for puns like that :)
Tomasso: Before I left the winery last night, I went through this particular barrel room (to pick up several free magnums of wine) and the CO² was already building up again after the room being aired out all day. It's amazing how quickly you can get lightheaded.
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