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…
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.…
Stainless Steel to the Rescue in Wine Country, Earthquake Country
When wine country and earthquake country share a lot of common ground, stainless steel wine barrels are an important ally. In recent earthquakes both at home in Napa Valley and…
Elusive Petite Sirah Starts its Journey in Stainless Steel
The Petite Sirah, a variety of red wine made from grapes primarily grown in Australia, California, France and Israel is an elusive beast in the wine world. A tannic wine…
When Winemaking ‘Alternatives’ Become a Staple
The wine business is constantly evolving and, for the most part, winemakers are very open to innovation and new products - especially if they make their jobs easier and more…
BYOB: A History of Wine Transportation P4
Wine is precious. This statement has rung true for humanity since the beverages discovery. Wine played an integral role in ancient religions, rituals, trade and entertainment. For over 8,000 years,…
The Envelope Please…The Best Wines of 2015
The New York Wine & Food Classic in Watkins Glen is considered the ‘Oscars’ of state wine competitions and the votes from this years’ are in. Taking the ‘Governor’s Cup’,…