Eastern Viticulture & Enology Forum: Acidity Management Techniques in Northern and Southern Extremes [and everything in between!], Texas vs. Minnesota

April 29, 2025

Drew Horton and Andreea Botezatu

“It’s easy to grow great wines in California” people say, but what about the challenges faced by winemakers working at the extremes of climate? Texas grown vinifera can be low in acidity and high in sugar and pH, and cold-climate U of MN grapes often present the opposite challenges to making balanced wines. Watch as they discuss new research, techniques, and tips for making wines “on the edges” of climate.

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