Brut – Toast to the Drier Side of Life
Brut is a term used in the wine industry to describe a dry style of sparkling wine, particularly Champagne. It refers to the level of sweetness in the wine, with Brut indicating a wine that is very dry with minimal residual sugar. This term is important in the wine industry as it provides a way […]
Chaptalization- Does Wine need Added Sugar?
Chaptalization is a winemaking technique that involves adding sugar to grape juice or must before fermentation. The aim is to increase the alcohol content and sweetness of the final wine product. It is named after Jean-Antoine Chaptal, a French chemist who was one of the first to codify the process. Chaptalization is when you add […]
Cooperage – Impacting Your Wine’s Flavor and Aroma
Cooperage is the process of making wooden barrels used for storing and aging wine. It involves the selection of the right type of wood, shaping it into staves, and assembling them into a barrel. Cooperage has a significant impact on the character and quality of wine, as the type of wood used and the way […]
Dosage – Putting the Sparkling in Champagne
Dosage is a term used in the production of sparkling wine to refer to the addition of a small amount of wine and sugar solution to the wine before the final corking. This solution is also called the “liqueur d’expédition” and is used to adjust the sweetness level and balance the acidity of the finished […]
Enology – Weird Word, What Is It?
Enology is the study and science of winemaking. It covers the entire winemaking process, from the cultivation of grapes to the production, aging, and bottling of wine. Enology is the study of making wine. It covers everything from growing grapes to making wine, aging it and bottling it. Enology is a combination of science and […]