The use of oak barrels in wine fermentation and aging is common, as it is known to increase wine aromatic complexity and improve overall wine quality. One downside to using oak barrel in winemaking is the fact that it costs…
One of the most controversial aspects of the wine tasting note is arguably the concept of minerality. There is little scientific consensus regarding what minerality actually IS, and there doesn’t seem to be much (if any) peer-reviewed science supporting a…
In conventional agriculture, as well as in viticulture, fungicides are sometimes used in order to control various fungal pests that can damage or destroy the crop, leading to reduced finished wine quality. Studies have shown that residues from these fungicides…
As everyone who reads this blog probably knows, wine is traditionally stored in glass bottles with a cork seal. With the issue of climate change becoming much more dire with every passing day, new products that are more environmentally sound…