Tell me if this sounds familiar – one minute you’re enjoying a lovely serenade with a glass of your favorite red or white, and the next, your Yamaha YPG 235 is wearing more of the drink than you managed to sip. Yeah, I had a full on panic mode meltdown when I did this. Fortunately,…
You may not have ever heard of it, but it’s certainly not a new kid on the block. Unfiltered wine is the rebel of the wine world, skipping the traditional filtration process to offer a sip that’s as close to nature as you can get without picking the grapes yourself. This no-filter approach isn’t just…
Winemaking is not just about squishing grapes and hoping for the best. There’s a whole science to it, a blend of tradition and tech that’s been fermenting for thousands of years. I’ve always been fascinated by how a bunch of humble grapes undergoes a Cinderella transformation into the star of dinner parties and quiet nights…
Ever wondered who we have to thank for the blissful experience of sipping on a glass of wine? Spoiler alert: it’s not as straightforward as thanking one genius inventor. The tale of wine’s creation is as rich and complex as a fine vintage, weaving through ancient myths and accidental discoveries. From Dionysus, the Greek god…
Letting your wine ferment until it decides to throw in the towel naturally will gift you a bottle so dry it could make a desert jealous. But halting the process at just the right moment can preserve that sweet melody your taste buds adore. It’s all about striking the perfect balance between sweet and dry,…
Many young adults, including myself back in the day, have kicked off our wine adventures with the sweet, crisp flavors of fruit wines. They’re not just a delightful introduction to the wine world; they’re a testament to the craft of winemaking. And if you’re making some yourself, then you gotta get acquainted with the right…
Wine enthusiasts like me often seek to enhance the flavor of their wine, and one way to achieve this is through aeration. If you’re a new wine drinker, aeration is just the process of exposing wine to air, which can help release the aromas and soften the tannins, particularly in red wines, improving the overall…
My journey into organic wines began when my mom, a pioneer in making healthy choices (and a bit of a wine enthusiast), discovered a service that delivers nothing but the cleanest, most ethically produced wines right to our doorstep. Let’s just say, we’ve never even thought of looking back. Organic wines, with their strict standards…
At first glance, tossing any old yeast into your mix might seem like a no-brainer. After all, yeast is the magical ingredient that turns a gloomy bowl of ingredients into bread, beer, or wine. But, as I’ve learned on my wine-making adventures, not all yeasts are created equal. Wine yeast and bread yeast are like…
Ever found yourself uncorking a bottle of your favorite wine and wondered, “Does wine have yeast?” The simple answer is yes. Wine does contain yeast because it’s integral to the winemaking process. Yeast plays a critical role in converting grape sugar into alcohol during fermentation. Interestingly, you won’t find active yeast in your finished bottle…