What are fining agents and why do we use them? They can be used to soften the tannins of a wine or to remove proteins that can ultimately lead to a haze in the finished wine. People don’t like hazy
One of the main concerns when harvesting is fermentation beginning prior to you wanting it to. We, as winemakers, want to be in control. This is why we pick in the morning, when the weather is cooler. We want the
Brix is a measurement of sugar within a grape. Technically, it is the amount of dissolved sugar in a liquid. It is based off of the concept of relative density or specific gravity which is the ratio of the density
What is terroir? There are many thoughts about what it is and even if it is real. I actually find it difficult that people don't believe that there is such a thing as terroir. If you have ever participated in
Have you heard of bottleshock? Maybe you only heard of the movie with Chris Pine and Snape from Harry Potter about the Judgement of Paris. If you haven’t watched it, I wouldn’t whole heartedly recommend it as a great movie,
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We were all taught very early in school that 1 + 1 = 2. And that is true... except when it comes to blending wine. Blending wine is an artful skill in the winemaker's portfolio. Just like when you enter
There are many choices that a winemaker has to decide upon when converting grapes to wine. If you choose to read those technical sheets that wineries provide, you have these decisions. But do you know what they mean? More importantly,
There are many choices that a winemaker has to decide upon when converting grapes to wine. If you choose to read those technical sheets that wineries provide, you have these decisions. But do you know what they mean? More importantly,
In May, I wrote a piece titled "What Has Happened in the Vineyard So Far This Vintage." At that point, we had completed winter pruning, bud break and shoot thinning. Since then a lot has happened in the vineyard. This
