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…
Wine Minerality and Stainless Steel
Leading oenologist for the Consorzio di Tutela del Soave, Giovanni Ponchia, ruffled a few feathers at the International Volcanic Wines Forum in Veneto when he chastised the industries over-use of…
Find Your Flavor: Woody Wines Without the Oak
There’s a bounty of different flavors out there, but winemakers have long been stuck on oak. With the ongoing shortage of oak and therefore oak barrels, many more experimental winemakers…