Winemaking
Vines, Wines, and Protein Haze
It is spring of 2023 and we have gotten one question a lot recently: Why is my wine so protein unstable this year? Something about the 2022 growing year on…
It’s Getting Hot in Here, So Let the Fermentations Go!
What do all craft fermenters have in common? They can use temperature as a tool to reach their stylistic goals. Sure, some yeast prefer specific temperature ranges, but where in…
The Not-So-Stinky Perks of Sulfur
Sulfur, let’s chat about all it’s different forms and how they relate to winemaking. Even with all the various philosophies on SO2 usage and management, it is important to understand the…
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…
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…