And the Myth that Winemaking is More Art than Science: 1 of 2 Posts With the start of the 2024 harvest, I felt it prudent to address one of my least favorite phrases echoed across the wine industry, “Wine is made in the vineyard.” Taken literally, and one would think that filled wine bottles sprout […]
Back to Enology: Part 3, Use of Copper Sulfate
(Heads Up! I’m Sneaking in a YAN and Aroma/Flavor Discussion Here) This post is a part of the ongoing “Back to Enology” series in which I, Denise Gardner, take time to explain the science behind concepts misunderstood (or mythological) in winemaking practices. A full reasoning behind this “Back to Enology” series can be found at […]
Back to Enology, Part 2: Formula Wines are Sophisticated Wines
This post is a part of the “Back to Enology” series in which I, Denise Gardner, take time to explain the science behind concepts misunderstood (or mythological) in winemaking practices. Part 1 discussed Misconceptions around sulfur dioxide additions to wine. A full reasoning behind this “Back to Enology” series can be found at the end […]
Last Call: Registration for “Flawed to Flawless Wine” Closing
Registration for our first “Flawed to Flawless Wine” webinar series is set to close on Tuesday, April 30th! If you’re ready to get some of Denise’s protocols for fixing wine flaws, now is the time to join us. All winemaking experience levels are welcome. When: Wednesday, May 1 & Thursday, May 2, 2024; 1:00-2:30pm (EST) […]
Don’t Forget: Register for “Flawed to Flawless Wine” by April 30th
Registration for our first “From Flawed to Flawless Wine” webinar series is set to close at the end of April! Don’t wait to sign up for this series! If you’re ready to get some of Denise’s protocols for fixing wine flaws, now is the time to join us. All winemaking experience levels are welcome. When: […]
Back to Enology, Part 1: Adding Sulfur Dioxide to Wine
To quote physicist Lisa Randall, “You can’t have these executive committees or congressional committees that really understand things. I mean, some things are difficult to understand, and not everyone will understand them. And it’s really important for a scientist to be able to at least get the information out there and have that taken into […]