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Winemakers control the duration of fermentation by managing several key factors that influence how long the yeast remains active in converting the sugar in the grape juice to alcohol. Here’s are some ways a wine maker can control the length of ferm...
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...
I recently ordered a glass of red wine at a nice restaurant. It came in a large wine glass and was a generous pour. But, upon taking my first sip it was obvious that it was much too warm. The temperature at which a wine is served matters. And here’...
Decanting a wine, especially in the summer, can present a problem. Typical decanting times are 30 minutes to an hour our more. So, if you’ve been keeping your wine at a cellar temperature of 52-57°F for a red, or slightly chilled to 45℉ and 55℉ for a...
The temperature at which a wine is served matters. And, here’s why. The ‘proper’ serving temperature will ensure that you get the best experience from your wine. Serve it too cold or too warm and you can loose a lot of the wine’s character. This ...
There’s a lot of chemistry that goes into making wine. And we learn from basic chemistry that heat is a catalyst. When heat is applied to a chemical reaction, it speeds things up. So, temperature plays a role in the fermentation of wine. The higher...
A lot of people are concerned with ensuring that they store their wine properly. And, that’s important. But to ensure you are getting a wine that’s at its best, you also need to take into consideration the store where you’re buying your wine. Sure, ...
A few months back a friend of mine told me that, in the past, he really didn’t like white wine. He said white wines just didn’t have as much flavor as red wines. He preferred the flavors of a red wine. But, on a wine tasting trip he went ahead and...
I recently had a friend return from doing some wine tasting in Napa. While he said he enjoyed the wine, he did complain that it was windy and cold. And, he said he was told that the wind helped the wine. So, he asked me “How does wind affect a wine?”...