Climate Change Hits Wine Industry in an Unexpected Way
If you happen to have been listening to 97% of the world’s scientists lately, you may have heard a little bit about something called climate change. It’s a subject already familiar to…
Why Kegged Wine?
Winemakers pour their hearts and souls into their work (pun intended). To them, every bottle is a work of art. And so, it is very important that every glass of…
Alamo Fire Update: When Wine Country Meets Forest Fire Country
Weather and climate play a strong role in which winegrapes can effectively grow where. Wine loves a particular combination of water and soil type and, unfortunately, in the United States,…
The 2017 KEGGY Awards are Underway
The fourth annual KEGGY Awards, hosted by Free Flow Wines, are coming up in October and wine enthusiasts are running out of time to nominate their favorite wines for consideration.…
Sunshine and Wine in the Windy City
Skolnik supports wineries, vineyards and businesses nationwide/worldwide with dynamic stainless steel wine barrels, but Chicago is our home. And, in Chicago, spring is here. The sun is out, the sidewalk…
International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show: A Case for Buying Bulk in Stainless Steel Kegs
Shipping wine can be a logistical nightmare. Whether you are a vineyard shipping your wine to a producer to make a blend, or a winemaker or fulfillment company shipping to…
Stainless Steel Wine Barrels: Earth’s Best Friend
These days, everyone is looking for environmentally-friendly ways to go about their business. Sustainability and ‘green initiatives’ are on everyone’s mind, no matter what industry they are in. Stainless steel…
Savor it or Save it? How to Make an Opened Bottle of Wine Last
There are a few questions that you can never seem to answer -- no matter how long you’ve been a functioning ‘adult’. Perhaps the most important of those questions: How…
Chardonnay Isn’t Going Anywhere: The 2016 California Grape Crush
The California Grape Crush, an annual report on the region’s wine production, pricing and more, has just published their 2016 findings and America’s favorite wines are alive and well. Chardonnay…
Wine Innovation and the Rise of Canned Wine
Wine has long been considered a ‘classy’ beverage -- meant to be paired with a fine meal or enjoyed in a bubble bath after a long day at the office.…