A fellow winemaker submitted the following question:

"I have a great blending question for you. I think this will be a great addition to you library of articles.  Can you explain how the Pearsons Square works? Is this a tool that you would use to balance taste, acidity or acohol content. Have you used it for blending and can you provide an example? I read about and cant seem to get a grasp on how to apply it."

Actually, the Pearson Square is a valuable tool once you get the hang of how to use it and how it is best used.  In the attached article, I've attempted to describe the what and how of the Pearson Square.  I hope that you will find it useful and help to clarify any questions that you may have.

Nick Coppola
juicegrape.com support

The attached article, in pdf form, provides good information on the Pearson Square and its uses.

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