Auld Lang Wine – Wine Resolutions for the New Year
The new year is here and with it the social pressure to make a list of things you want to do or accomplish this year. Instead of resolving to get…
The Envelope Please…The Best Wines of 2015
The New York Wine & Food Classic in Watkins Glen is considered the ‘Oscars’ of state wine competitions and the votes from this years’ are in. Taking the ‘Governor’s Cup’,…
Style & Steel: Emerging Stainless Steel Wine Accessories
At Skolnik, we know stainless steel is a true friend to wine and winemakers worldwide, but even with that knowledge, the emergence of stainless steel wine accessories has us amused.…
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…
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,…
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…
Stainless Steel & The Freedom to Experiment
With the steadily growing demand for wine, modern winemakers are more than encouraged to experiment and develop something new. The market is swelling with a new generation of wine and…