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At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Bottling the 2012 MSU Maroon Blend

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The winery crew was busy bottling the Missouri State Maroon Blend Vintage 2012. Maroon Blend is a blend of Chambourcin and Norton grape varietal wines.

C. J. Odneal, Dr. Karl Wilker, and Josh Glasson make up the bottling line.
C. J. Odneal, Dr. Karl Wilker, and Josh Glasson make up the bottling line.

 

Up to four bottles can be filled at one time
Up to four bottles can be filled at one time
After filling, the wine level in the bottle is checked and the cork is inserted
After filling, the wine level in the bottle is checked and the cork is inserted

 

After the bottles are corked, the foil is put over the top and the bottle is labeled
After the bottles are corked, the foil is put over the top and the bottle is labeled

 

The last step is putting the bottles in the cases
The last step is putting the bottles in the cases

 

 

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