This is a “last call” for our upcoming Harvest Helper Virtual Workshop that begins on Monday, July 31st at 11:00 AM (EST). We’ll spend 3 days, over our lunch “breaks” reviewing essential harvest practices for the cellar. Such topics include: PLUS, Q&A is open each day for attendees! Bring those questions! This workshop is for […]
“Harvest Helper” Workshop Registration Now Open!
If you’re new to this “wine harvest” thing, or simply want to make sure you’re using the best possible winemaking practices, then the Harvest Helper Virtual Workshop is for you! We’ll spend 3 days, over our lunch “breaks” reviewing essential harvest practices for the cellar. Such topics include: PLUS, Q&A is open each day for […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Harvest
Lessons Learned from 2022 The 2022 harvest season reminded me that great winemaking is often knowing when to react to something, and when not to react to something. During last year’s vintage, I received a higher-than-average number of questions and situations that I never experienced prior to 2022. For these reasons, I thought now would […]
Harvest Is Coming
Guess what? Harvest is starting to sneak up on us. Although there is probably TONS of work to be done in the vineyard, it’s also time to start preparing the winery for harvest. Do not let harvest preparation get away from you. Any good winemaking team will tell you that one of the key methods […]
Want to Taste Wines with Denise?
Have you wanted an opportunity to sit alongside Denise and taste a series of wines with her? Well now is your chance! Starting in July 2023, Denise Gardner Winemaking is launching the first ever virtual tasting group, “Taste Wine with a Pro!” Here’s how it works: Who Should Sign Up? While these tasting groups are […]
Wine Fault Series: Oxidation
One of the wine faults I’ve been finding more frequently in commercial wines is the presence of oxidation. Truthfully, I find this most commonly in bottled white wines. However, a few times a year I’ve been tasked with the challenge to fix oxidized red wines that are still in tank or barrel. Thus, I thought […]
