Fine Wines: Wineries & Vineyards of Northern Arizona.
Vineyards and wineries in Sedona and Northern Arizona are among top, award-winning wine producers. Some Page Springs vineyards and wineries in Jerome and Camp Verde produce wines that are sold exclusively in private estate clubs or locally in fine restarants. See our directory highlighting area Sedona Wineries and area Sedona Vineyards.
There are green grapes, black grapes and many varieties of grapes used to make different wines.
The fact is that almost all grape juice (even from the black grapes) is basically colorless to golden in color.
Wine gets its color by letting the skins soak in the juice during fermentation. Even white wine can be made from black grapes by not letting the skins contact the juice. Champagne is one of the most famous examples.
If the skins are left in the wine for only a short amount of time, a rose (or blush) occurs. If left for an extended time, a dark red wine will result.
Although there are just a few ingredients, a multitude of factors influence the taste of wine. First, there are many varieties of grapes. Each variety produces a different flavor, aroma, and texture.
In addition, the soil and climate in which the grapes are grown can drastically affect these variables.
Not only that, but the wine maker can control various things by the technique, temperature and yeast used during fermentation. Other variables such as storing in oak barrels will also affect the taste.
The vintage year on a wine label is the harvest year of the grapes from which the wine was made. The characteristics of a particular vintage year are determined by the weather conditions and resulting grape crop for that year.
Considering all these factors, even the most avid wine connoisseur could not experience all of the different varieties of wine on the market today. Let the treasure hunting begin!
