The 2020 year was a tough year. But, 2021 is now upon us and a new vintage is on the horizon. Under normal conditions, the end of the year can be grueling in the cellar. There is a general rush to get as much completed as possible, store away wines in tanks and barrels, cover […]
Real Winemaking Questions, Answered!
Successfully Conquer Cold Stability, Films, Protein Stability, & More! I wanted to take some time to introduce everyone to the new and improved DG Winemaking membership service, DGW Elite! This service is fully virtual combining production coaching and consulting with real-world tools that can help any winemaker start making improvements in his/her cellar. Below, I […]
Top 4 Tips for Post-Harvest Success
After the crunch of harvest, the end of the calendar year can feel physically tiring and emotionally taxing, especially in 2020. While the season shifts to holiday wine sales, it’s important to remember that now is also a critical time in the cellar. It is vital to ensure that good production notes were taken through […]
DGW Insider & Elite: Consider the Possibilities
New dgwinemaking.com Services Over the last few months, Denise Gardner Winemaking has been making some behind the scenes changes to accommodate more winemakers – and wine consumers – in ways that best serve them. One of these changes has been leaving the “Darn Good Winemakers” program behind and now offering two virtual membership options: DGW […]
As MLF Bubbles Away…
Did you know? All of the resources listed in today’s post on malolactic fermentation (MLF) are now available to individuals that become a DGW Insider. DGW Insiders receive exclusive access to almost all of the content available on dgwinemaking.com: Articles, Cellar Tools, Webinars, and more! Click here to learn more about becoming a DGW Insider […]
Grapes Have Disease? Try These Wine Processing Options
Most grape diseases have an influence in wine quality in a detrimental way. Winemakers, however, can make processing decisions to help minimize that negative influence from grape disease on wine quality. For a full list of production choices when dealing with diseased fruit, please visit the webinar and downloadable notes, “Creatively Perfecting Wines from Challenging […]
