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Darn Good Winemakers

May 16 2019

Sparkling Wine: It’s All About That Base

The standard of identity (SOI) for sparkling wine styles are defined through 27 CFR 4, stating that sparkling wine is “grape wine made effervescent with carbon dioxide resulting solely from fermentation of the wine within a closed container, tank or bottle.” This definition clearly outlines the parameters for using the term “sparkling” on a wine […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Darn Good Winemakers · Tagged: sparkling wine, Wine Education, Wine Style

May 10 2019

Darn Good Winemakers Tackle Sparkling Wine Production Details in May

While sparkling wine production can be fun, it can also be a very challenging experience during its first production.  While there is no one way to manufacture a sparkling wine, there are certain production elements associated with the wine that winemakers should look for to ensure flavor, foaming, and sustainability in the bottle. For the […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Darn Good Winemakers · Tagged: sparkling wine, Wine Education, Wine Style

Apr 11 2019

Don’t Forget! “pH Explained” Webinar on April 23rd

While we talk about pH all of the time, many winemakers rarely feel comfortable discussing its influence on their wines and measuring it. Wine pH influences various chemical and microbial stabilities, and is a fluid value that requires monitoring by the winemaker. For this reason, on April 23rd, the Darn Good Winemakers session will focus […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Darn Good Winemakers · Tagged: Acidity, Darn Good Winemakers, pH

Mar 22 2019

pH Explained

A Winemaker’s Journey to Understanding Acid Chemistry One of the most common mistakes I hear winemakers make is when they reference a wine’s pH in response to someone else’s comment on how sour the wine tastes. We’ve all heard it. Someone: “The wine is a bit tart.” Winemaker: “Well, the pH is 3.24.” This simple […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Darn Good Winemakers · Tagged: Acidity, Darn Good Winemakers, pH, VA, Volatile Acidity

Mar 15 2019

Don’t Forget! “Creatively Perfecting Wines in Challenging Vintage Years” Webinar on March 26th

Early in March, I presented options for how to use wines produced from disease-heavy fruit at the annual Grape Expectations conference in New Jersey. However, given many winemakers could not attend this conference, I’m going to review some of these core concepts in the March Darn Good Winemakers session. If you need help getting something […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Darn Good Winemakers · Tagged: Darn Good Winemakers, Harvest, Post-Harvest, Sanitation, Wine Flaws, Wine Style

Mar 08 2019

Enhancing Quality of Subpar Wines

Did the 2018 vintage leave you with wines that are less than desirable? If so, you’re not alone. Winemakers in hot, consistently dry climates get adjusted to the routine of making wine. But if you’re a winemaker in a region that experiences vintage variation, routine winemaking practices can be your worst enemy. In years that […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Darn Good Winemakers · Tagged: Darn Good Winemakers, Harvest, Post-Harvest, Sanitation, Wine Flaws, Wine Style

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