Comments on: K Vintners – Walla Walla http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2008/07/06/k-vintners-walla-walla/ Where an enthusiasm for wine gets personal Thu, 30 May 2013 08:46:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Mike Lempriere http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2008/07/06/k-vintners-walla-walla/comment-page-1/#comment-333355 Mike Lempriere Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:50:50 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2008/07/06/k-vintners-walla-walla/#comment-333355 I would like to correct a vineyard myth contained in this episode.

Large rocks in a vineyard do indeed hold warmth.
And perhaps they’ll keep the temp. up slightly in the evening.

However…

Grape plants produce sugar via photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis requires sunlight.
The grapes do not continue to ripen after sunset, regardless of temp.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2008/07/06/k-vintners-walla-walla/comment-page-1/#comment-326110 Michelle Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:55:17 +0000 http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2008/07/06/k-vintners-walla-walla/#comment-326110 Love K Vintners wines. Thanks!!

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