Extreme weather has affected innumerable businesses this year as unusual patterns have caused everything from droughts to hurricanes. As French vineyards near the end of their harvest season, it seems that…
Need drives invention. With wine production so closely tied to weather cycles, the economy and other less-than-predictable factors, there is no shortage of innovation in the wine industry. Since the…
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.…
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…
With a number of winemakers using oak barrel alternatives such as stainless steel wine barrels, concrete tanks and plastic alternatives consistently on the rise, it is safe to say that…
Oak has long been considered the ‘standard’ material for wine barrels, but time moves on, and with it, technology. Many wine innovators and smaller, independent winemakers are calling on their…
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,…
Wine has been around for a while. In ancient times when clean water was scarce, wine kept humans alive...and probably perpetually buzzed. Wine was the drink of the gods. Wine…
As technology evolves and new winemaking innovations enter the market, winemakers bask in the glory that is control. It’s why many winemakers favor stainless steel wine barrels and tanks to…