From the Lab Bench – A Blog
Inspiring Women Winemakers: Changing the Wine Industry for the Better
Over the past couple of centuries, a lot has changed within the wine industry–including a woman’s place in it. In the history of winemaking, there have been many inspiring and…
Bottling: Let’s talk about it. No reason to keep it bottled up.
The bottling process is a fragile part of winemaking. With the final product just in reach, it can be tempting to rush to the finish line. However, bottling is a…
Wine Aging: Finding that Perfect Balance
I know what you’re probably wondering. Why bother aging wine when you could drink it right then and there? To put it simply, because it is worth the wait. So,…
Malolactic Magic: Diving into the science of MLF
What is Malolactic fermentation? In a nutshell, Malolactic Fermentation (MLF) occurs when Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) convert malic acid into lactic acid. Multiple kinds of bacteria can be used for…
Pipet vs Pipette: which is which?
“Pipet” or “Pipette”? It’s a question that baffles even the smartest scientists. As we know, precision and accuracy are imperative to science. So at Imbibe Solutions, we were determined to…
Malic Acid 101
Um, what’s that? I thought we were talking about wine… We are! Malic acid is one of the main acids found in grapes. Together, malic and tartaric acid make up…
Wine Fermentation: The Essentials
If you know a little bit about winemaking, then you know how crucial the fermentation process is for wine production. Simply speaking, fermentation converts the sugar from grapes into alcohol….
PAN/FAN/YAN – What is the difference?
Like the rest of us, yeast need food to do their best work. One of these “foods” is nitrogen. Depending on your industry (and role in said industry) you may…
Tips for Harvest-Ready Grapes
Harvest season is a complicated time. Choosing when to harvest is one of the most important decisions a winemaker has to make. We aren’t going to sugarcoat it – it…
How to Collect Grape Samples for Analysis
Grape Sampling is No Joke… Choosing when to harvest your crop is a crucial decision in the winemaking process. Unfortunately for winemakers, there is no magical clock that strikes when…