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Harvest

Sep 15 2022

Are you taking adequate fermentation records?

Having adequate detail in an easy-to-navigate record keeping format allows winemakers to: quickly see past decisions,  evaluate which treatments were effective for various wines, and  assess general inventory needs on a regular basis.  While the use of wine production software systems are often helpful, many winemakers strive to take good notes on the cellar floor. […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Cellar Tools · Tagged: Fermentation, Harvest, Malolactic Fermentation, Record Keeping, Sulfur Dioxide, Wine Education

Aug 18 2022

3 Facts About YAN You Probably Forgot

As many winemakers have already jumped into harvest, I wanted to highlight just how important nutrient supplementation can be during primary fermentation! But, wait! Are you confused about what YAN is? Have no fear! You can jump over to my FREE primer on yeast available/assimilable nitrogen (YAN), Fermentation Nutrition: What to Know and Why to […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog, Cellar Tools · Tagged: Fermentation, Harvest, YAN

Oct 14 2021

Did grape rot affect your wine vintage?

DG Winemaking Can Help! For many winegrowing regions, the vintage harvest season can leave winemakers in a state of distress or frustration. When the presence and proliferation of rot creeps into the vineyard during harvest season, there are a number of wine processing decisions that can influence the future of the wine’s quality. Most grape […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: Harvest, Wine Faults, Wine Flaws, Wine Style

Sep 16 2021

3 Trendy Winemaking Techniques for 2021

Winemakers often get overly ambitious at the start of a harvest season. It’s an opportunity to try new techniques, alter wine additions, and create something they previously imagined. However, conquering the fundamentals associated with winemaking often provides a solid foundation for crafting really great wines. This includes things like: Having sound sanitation practices. Receiving and […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: Fermentation, Harvest, Protein Stability, Wine Style

Jul 15 2021

Harvest is Coming: Are You Ready?

One of the benefits of working with a winemaking consultant is having someone readily available reminding you to prepare for harvest. Harvest sneaks up on all of us. Every year! Without fail. The time is now to prepare the cellar for the 2021 harvest season. Here are some suggestions, tools, and resources to get you […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: Fermentation, Harvest, Wine Consulting

Nov 19 2020

Top 4 Tips for Post-Harvest Success

penner ash wine barrels in cellar

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 […]

Written by Denise Gardner · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: FSMA, Harvest, Post-Harvest

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