Fruit and grape juices in bulk containers Pt2
Two labels above carry the number "800" (Red 800 Grape Juice), the one below is Red 1000.
These numbers refer to the grape maturational categories.
Here are the maturational grape categories (the numbers in brackets represent the required number of days to mature):
Ultra-early grape varieties: 600-800 (110-135)
Early grape varieties:800-1000 (135-150)
The higher grape classification number means even more days to mature, for example, Vinifera reds 1150-1500 requires no less than 180 days!. Vinifera whites take somewhat less (grape classification number 1000-1250 GDD)
There are also grape varieties of 1000-1250 (Mid-Season grape varieties), as well as Late Season grape varieties (1250-2250)
On Page 6 there is a picture of a label from a drum of juice from the Red 600 grape, which is one of "ultra-early" varieties.
This is a white grape variety from the same producer
You can see the term "appellation" on labels of California grape growers. It is used in the wine industry and it refers to a geographical name under which a wine grower is authorized to identify and market wine.
For consumers, appellations are guides to wine quality and style, and for producers it is a visible and reliable marketing tool.
Appellations are formed by grape growers, on their knowledge that certain varieties of grapes can be successfully grown in their area.
New appellations can be formed through the process, which involves application to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which regulates the assignment of designated appellations on wine.
California wine is allowed to carry a designated appellation name if the grapes which went into that wine comprise 75% of the total blend.
The entire state of California is an appellation, which, at this time, is comprised of 76 sub appellations.
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