Winemaking
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…
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…
Berry Maturation: bud to cluster in 3 easy steps
Berry Maturation is a crucial process in winemaking. The way berries grow and develop has a HUGE impact on the way your wine turns out. Berry growth happens in a…