Press styles can vary greatly for different wine and objectives. Here we explore some of the various presses and purposes for winery operations.
Tag: red wine
The Role of Sulfur in Winemaking
Worried about sulfites in your wine? Don’t be. Find out why winemakers add sulfur dioxide (SO2) to their wines to maintain the flavor and freshness, as well as how they measure SO2 to maintain optimal levels in wine.
Neuroenology: The Brain Science Behind Wine Tasting
Many are surprised to learn that it is our brains — not the winemaker — that creates the taste of the wine we drink. Read on to find out how the brain guides the winetasting experience.
Sur Lie Aging of White & Sparkling Wines
Sur lie (French for “on the lees”) aging sounds fairly straightforward: it is a stylistic choice to allow wine to age in contact with its lees. Though sur lie aging has been practiced since Ancient Rome, we are still uncovering the science that enhances the complexities of the finished wines aged on their lees.
