Harvest date selection...

[Bruce53]

In a large commercial vineyard, what is the most critical factor in selecting a harvest date -- pH, TA, Brix, available lavor and harvestors, weekends, etc ??

 

[winemaker_3352]

I don't run a vineyard - but i go pick my grapes at a vineyard - and they guy i talk to always determines harvest based on the Brix and PH.

 

[Runningwolf]

I believe it is brix.

 

[ibglowin]

Oh if only it were that easy!

In a perfect world Brix would be the deciding factor but sometimes TA starts crashing and or pH as well.

Sometimes its a delicate balance of the two depending on terroir and variety!

 

[Bruce53]

I believe it is brix.

I am finding your warning is appropriate...

 

[robie]

Brix is certainly a leading reason to harvest, but what if deterioration starts before the brix ever gets to the perfect level?

I agree with IBGLOWIN. You don't want to have to make anymore adjustments than necessary. It is all a balancing act to get as much right as possible before harvesting begins.