The California Drought and the Impact on Wine Production
We all know the saying “Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink” but in California many vineyards fear that the drought and brutal water shortage will inevitably translate…
We all know the saying “Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink” but in California many vineyards fear that the drought and brutal water shortage will inevitably translate…
They call it the Angel’s Share, it’s the portion of every wine, beer or spirit that’s lost to evaporation during the aging process. Despite the innocent name, a sizeable volume…
In the last fifteen years, the amount of wineries in the United States has more than quadrupled and not just in the traditional wine territories of California, Oregon and Washington.…
While the quintessential image of winemaking features broad oak barrels and maybe a beautiful woman stomping on grapes barefoot and in an oaken vessel, times and winemaking has changed. Many…
Whether you’re spending this Saturday dining in or out, snuggling up on the couch with a loved one, a roommate or a pet, feeling sweet or bitter, you’re probably going…
An oak tree only makes enough wood for about two barrels, which will only hold about 50 cases of wine. Furthermore, oak barrels cease to add any flavor to a…
It’s a widely known fact these days that oak barrels are rare and being sold at a premium. It’s an issue affecting winemakers, brewers and distillers alike. In a previous…
With the steadily growing demand for wine, modern winemakers are more than encouraged to experiment and develop something new. The market is swelling with a new generation of wine and…
Many winemakers, new and old, prefer oak barrels for aging and storage. There is an air of “this is how it’s always been done” that makes it hard to accept…
Water scarcity is a real global problem. In the United States, seemingly boundless bodies of water such as the powerful Colorado River and the massive Lake Mead are drying up.…