Geoff Block is the founder and manager of the Lowcountry Strong Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports families in need in Beaufort and Jasper counties. A graduate of Tulane University, Geoff Block develops real estate and currently manages RLB Squared in South Carolina.
When he’s not busy with professional or philanthropic responsibilities, Mr. Block enjoys fine dining and vintage wines. Vintage refers to the year that grapes were picked for use in winemaking. In other words, vintage wines are produced from grapes that were selected in the same year, whereas non-vintage wines are made from blends of different vintages.
The weather has a significant impact on wine vintages since different grape varieties respond differently in taste and quality under different climates. Different grapes perform best under certain weather conditions, while other weather conditions can negatively affect a vintage. Spring frosts and hail can kill crops and reduce the size of grapes, while overly wet weather or drought conditions in the summer can reduce grape quality. In the fall, rainy conditions or cold weather too close to harvest time can also reduce the quality of a vintage.
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