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…
If you’re anything like me, then you won’t want to be sipping on a glass of vino that has synthetic pesticides or artificial sweeteners. That’s where clean wine comes in to save the day. As you may know, a startling study finding glyphosate in nearly all wine and beer tested, so it’s no wonder clean…