Spoiler: Every Winemaking Operation Can Do These Things The 2025 vintage is shattering assumptions and rewrote the rules – giving some regions a reminder what a good harvest feels like, and other regions struggled under accelerated conditions. While some producers clung to outdated practices (yes, that means you if you still think 65°F counts as […]
Post-Harvest
The 2023 Harvest Wrap Up
What I Saw and What to Plan for Next Year The 2023 harvest season brough challenges for many. But as is true for all harvest seasons: we got through them. Here are some of my top observations from the 2023 vintage across the U.S., and what to consider for next year. Logistical Challenges The extreme […]
4 Tips to Post-Fermentation Success
While many of us are likely in the middle of harvest, it’s important to remember those post-fermentation processes that have a profound impact on wine quality. Below, I’ll review 4 tips that ensure the maintenance of wine quality as fermentation ends. For Whites and Rosés, Rack Once, Off of Gross Lees, 24-Hours After Fermentation is […]
4 Post-Harvest Reminders for Wineries
The 2022 harvest season was a somewhat taxing harvest year for many. While the end of harvest season can feel physically tiring and draining, it can be a good idea to take a small breather in the cellar and organize one’s thoughts. Taking a few moments to plan can be a helpful strategy in developing […]
Top 4 Tips for Post-Harvest Success
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 […]
Grapes Have Disease? Try These Wine Processing Options
Most grape diseases have an influence in wine quality in a detrimental way. Winemakers, however, can make processing decisions to help minimize that negative influence from grape disease on wine quality. For a full list of production choices when dealing with diseased fruit, please visit the webinar and downloadable notes, “Creatively Perfecting Wines from Challenging […]
