This past week, I read an article about capsules on wine. Granted, the title caught my eye, and I clicked on the bait. After reading the article I was infuriated on different levels. Study reveals capsules and foils prevent bacterial contamination Ever since I was young, I loved science. My very first science class taught…
I am excited to share with you my article that was published in Wine Folly. It was such an incredible experience to open an email from Madeline Puckett stating that she read my article and thought it was a great fit for her site. To see this introduction prior to the article was an amazing…
There are a lot of trendy words being tossed around in the wine world today dealing with how wineries are being more respectful to the earth in which they grow their vines. These concepts are often interchanged, when they shouldn’t be. Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic are all based on the premise of being better inhabitants…
Fermentation is what makes the difference between drinking grape juice and wine. It’s really a rather simple concept and it has been occurring in nature for as long as there has been grapes on a vine. Humans did not develop fermentation, they simply stumbled upon it and realized its wonderful end result. Wine is fermented…
How many times have you sat down with a great glass of wine and read on the label that it was made of a specific clone? Have you read an article about hybrids and wondered what the heck that meant? How about crosses? Well, you may remember them from your high school Biology days, but…
People get riled up over headlines, but very few actually read the actual article. The authors are fully aware of this and try their best to write a caption that catches the population’s eye. It happens all the time. I guess its human nature. Today, we are delving into SO2, the divalent anionic compound that has…
I love sparkling wine. I enjoy the bubbles. The festivity that it embodies and the joy that ensues. There is something special about sparkling wine. The yeasty flavor and tingling sensation on my tongue makes me a Sparkling fanatic. This article isn’t about the difference between Champagne and Sparkling. It’s not about how Prosecco differs…
You’ve heard the saying loads of times… Great wine starts in the vineyard. It is said by so many vintners because it is true. Vine balance is extremely important to producing excellent fruit. There is a concept known as vine balance. It is the balance between the vegetative (green) state and the reproductive (fruit) state…
I’m sure you have heard of the five “S’s” of wine; See – Swirl – Sniff – Sip – Savor. Although most people associate ‘sip’ as the most influential aspect of wine tasting, it is actually the ‘sniff’ that is the main sense we use to appreciate wine. We swirl the wine to release the aromas…
