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The Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup® Winning Red Wines Earlier this year, a qualified team of judges sampled over 620 of the best Virginia wines, ciders and meads from across the Virginia Commonwealth. The Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition is one o...
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Temperature is a critical factor in wine fermentation, directly affecting the rate of fermentation, the development of aromas and flavors, and the survival of the fermentation yeast. Winemakers make intentional, stylistic choices regarding fermentat...
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The Virginia Wine Governor’s Cup® Winning White Wines Earlier this year, a qualified team of judges sampled over 620 of the best Virginia wines, ciders and meads from across the Virginia Commonwealth. The Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition is one...
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A large stainless steel tank used for fermentation Photo by Meg von Haartman on Unsplash Another aspect of the art of wine making involves choosing the type of vessel used for fermentation. Fermentation vessels are available in several materials wit...
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2024 Domaine Bousquet Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé ($20) Gaia, the Greek goddess of the Earth, has been the Bousquet family’s inspiration since founding the winery in 1997. According to Ancient Greek mythology, Gaia (Guy-uh) was one of the primordial deitie...
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Natural Yeast on the Surface of Grapes — Photo by Wayne Christensen on Unsplash Wine makers have used yeast for centuries to ferment the juice of grapes into wine. And, part of the art of winemaking is choosing the right yeast to use. Wine makers...
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