No More Oak for Alberto Antonini
Italian oenologist and winery consultant, Alberto Antonini spoke out to The Drinks Business, about the continued reliance on oak barrels in wine making while showing off some of his more premium wines…
The KEGGY’s First-Ever “People’s Choice” Award
Drink up and cast your votes because Free Flow Wines has opened the nomination box for the first-ever “KEGGY People’s Choice” Award. Anyone can nominate a favorite restaurant, bar, hotel,…
Using Stainless Steel to Avoid Re-Fermentation
There is no one size fits all process for winemaking. Each type of wine demands a different set of steps depending on varying factors such as the grapes, desired flavors,…
When To Go Stainless?
Oak barrels have been used to store and age wine for centuries, so it’s not surprising that there are still a lot of questions floating around about the stainless steel…
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…
Stainless Steel Wine Barrels and the Angel’s Share
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…
Looking Forward: The Growth of the American Wine Industry
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.…
Fermentation in Stainless Steel vs. Concrete Barrels
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…
Happy Valen-wines Day!
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…
Find Your Flavor with Stainless Steel Barrels for Wine
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…