In the wine world, something dramatically new and innovative—“concrete eggs”—actually is as old as winemaking. Continue reading “Egg-shape fermenters”
Category: Facts About Wine
Alcohol in cans
Alcohol containers evoke opinions. Beer aficionados debate bottle, can, keg. Wine cognoscenti reflect on nuances of bottles, bags, and cans. You can even deliberate if spirits in glass, plastic, and metals make a difference. Continue reading “Alcohol in cans”
Grape vine cycle
Grape vines were around long before human beings domesticated them. Today, we bend them to our will with trellis systems, pruning, and propagation through cuttings. But their life cycle remains unchanged. Continue reading “Grape vine cycle”
The amazing grape vine
Grape vines are amazing plants. They are gritty survivors. They grow on every continent except Antarctica. They are the highest and best use of agricultural land, especially when planted in wine grapes. Continue reading “The amazing grape vine”
New wine business models
Winery tasting rooms are closed. A terrible blow, especially for smaller wineries. Some, however, believe the COVID crisis could reshape the industry for the better. Continue reading “New wine business models”
Wine carbs
Bitter news wine lovers must face: wine has carbohydrates. Carbohydrates produce calories. If you contemplate dieting, counting carbs/calories is part of the deal. Continue reading “Wine carbs”
Old-new world wine
Visit with almost any wine vine grower and they will tell you climate change is indisputably real. And it is both a bad thing and a good thing—depending on where your vineyard is located. Continue reading “Old-new world wine”
Tannins
Wine tannins are the little girl with the curl. When they are good, they are very good indeed. But when they are bad they are horrid. Continue reading “Tannins”
Coronavirus impact
Coronavirus disrupts life worldwide. For wine world, however, the situation has meant boom rather than bust. Continue reading “Coronavirus impact”
Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018
Deep ruby color; cherry, plum, flowers on the nose; black cherry, plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, leather, cedar, soft spices on the palate. Continue reading “Domaine les Carmels Les Caprices Côtes de Bordeaux, Cadillac 2018”