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 […]
Did You Miss the Wine Bottling Webinars?
Don’t worry! You can now access the “Everything You Wanted to Know About Wine Bottling” recorded webinars and watch in your own time from anywhere. This recorded webinar series can be purchased, here. Or, you can go to the ‘Webinars’ drop down menu from the home screen. With so much that can go wrong during […]
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 […]
Last Call! Everything You Wanted to Know About Bottling
But Were Afraid to Ask Webinar Series It’s now last call for our “Everything You Wanted to Know About Wine Bottling, but Were Afraid to Ask” three-part LIVE webinar series registration. Considering bottle problems are ubiquitous regardless of winery size or the way wines are bottled, there will be something for everyone in this series. […]
Winemaking Certificate Offers Applicable Content for Budding Winemakers
If we’ve previously talked about you getting into the wine industry or are at a stage where you realize you need a professional winemaker, the chances are I’ve pitched the Penn State Online Winemaking Certificate Program to you. While I provide regular online education and virtual consulting options through DG Winemaking to address the needs […]
Four Steps Wineries Forget Before Bottling
While you may be contemplating registering for our “Everything You Wanted to Know About Bottling, But Were Afraid to Ask” webinar series, I wanted to share a few things I’ve observed wineries forgetting prior to putting a wine in bottle. These are four pre-bottling steps can make the difference between bottled wine safely delivered to […]
