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Organic Wine: Viticultural, Vinification, and Cultural Differences in the Winemaking Industry

Friday, November 8, 2013: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Napoleon B3-C3 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Joseph Spearot , Arcadia University
During an internship at Lowe Wines in Mudgee, NSW, Australia viticultural, vinification, and cultural differences within the winemaking industry were analyzed. Organic standards employ a reduction of human interference balanced with careful monitoring of natural fermentation. Health benefits and chemical composition of organic wine were also evaluated.