Using the same berries, the chemical composition of the grape must be analysed by determining the soluble solids content (SS, expressed in °Brix), titratable acidity (TA, expressed as percentage of ...

For his 2023 Faux Picpoul Blanc ($28), Guthrie sourced fruit from Terra Alta Vineyard in Lodi, which he picked at 19 Brix (grape sugar) to maintain the variety’s “electric acidity and lively ...

He pointed out that these frozen grapes must meet certain organoleptic characteristics, including color, flavor, brix levels, and size. "It’s crucial to achieve these standards for the sustainability ...

Regarding fruit quality and production, Lugo said there were some issues with grape size between weeks 19 and 31, though Brix levels were not significantly affected. At the industry’s peak, between ...

Grapes in vineyards bask in sunlight leading up to harvest. Winemakers keep a close eye on sugar levels (brix) in wine grapes. Charting of increases in brix as the grapes ripen serves as a prelude to ...

Brix is wine-speak for the levels of dissolved sugars that are in the grapes and is one of the measurements used to help determine when a grape variety is ripe for picking. Shortly thereafter, other ...

This summer, the demand for North American table grapes is surging, with consumption hitting a record high. To enhance sales, retailers should anticipate harvesting schedules, offer a diverse ...