Isinglass – Fish Bladder in My Wine? Please Clarify?
Isinglass is a protein derived from the swim bladder of fish, which is commonly used as a fining agent in winemaking. It is added to wine to help remove solids and impurities, resulting in a clearer, brighter, and more stable final product. Making wine can sometimes cause it to look cloudy due to the presence […]
Jeroboam : Collecting Wine 3 Liters at a Time
Jeroboam wine bottles are a type of large format wine bottle that holds the equivalent of four standard 750 mL bottles of wine. These bottles are highly sought after by wine collectors and enthusiasts, and are often used for aging and storing high-end wines. Named after the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel […]
Large Format Wine – Bottles Over 750 ML
Large format wine bottles are those that exceed the standard size of 750 milliliters, and are commonly used in the wine industry for aging and storing wine. These bottles are highly sought after by wine collectors, as they offer unique aging and storage benefits, and are often associated with high-end wines. In the world of […]
Late Harvest Wine – Too Late to the Party? Nope!
Late harvest is a term used to describe wines made from grapes that are allowed to remain on the vine longer than usual, resulting in a higher sugar content. These wines are characterized by their intense sweetness and rich, complex flavors. Late harvest wine is made from grapes picked later in the growing season. These […]
Lees – A By-Product of Wine Fermentation
Lees are the dead yeast cells, grape solids, and other particles that settle at the bottom of a wine barrel or tank during the winemaking process. Lees can significantly impact the taste, aroma, and mouthfeel of the resulting wine, and winemakers often intentionally leave the wine in contact with the lees to achieve certain desired […]