The Role of Thiamine in Winemaking

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an essential micronutrient for yeast metabolism. The thiamine content typically found in grapes ranges from 80 µg/L to 1.2 mg/L. Although most yeasts, incl read more

Oxygen & Tannins: The Perfect Combination for Color Stability

JUCLAS Micro-Oxygenation Meets Enologica Vason TanninsOxygen, when applied with precision, is one of the most powerful tools in winemaking.In small, controlled doses, it supports yeast metabolism read more

Botrytis at Harvest: 8 Tips to Protect Your Wine

As harvest progresses, wet conditions can increase the risk of Botrytis and other rots, especially when fruit remains on the vine longer than expected. Botrytis cinerea produces enzymes and compo read more

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Yeast Nutrition Best Practices for a Healthy Fermentation

A smooth, complete fermentation doesn’t happen by chance, it starts with balanced yeast nutrition. When yeast has access to the right nutrients at the right time, you avoid sluggish or stuck fer read more

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A Cool Summer and Its Consequences: What California Winemakers Need to Know

After a wet winter and a slow start to spring, California is now experiencing an unusually cool summer. While the extended hang time may sound ideal at first glance, many winemakers are concerned, and read more

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Growing High Quality White Winegrapes

The conversations I have about quality tend to focus on red wine. This is especially true in California, where Napa Cabs have historically garnered high prices, followed up by Coastal Pinot noirs and read more

Softer Ways to Fight Fungus | Sustainable Story

Fungal pressures are complex in Michigan State’s humid continental climate. Andy Fles, Vineyard Manager at Shady Lane Cellars, use read more

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Management of Heterogeneous/altered Red Harvests

The year 2024 was marked by fairly contrasting and varied weather conditions depending on the region.In addition to the consequences on the volume, the quality of the harvest on the eve of the harvest read more

Oxygen in Wine: Friend or Foe?

Oxygen causes important transformations as early as the moment grapes are harvested, and these changes continue throughout the winemaking process until ageing and bottling.Oxygen is present in about 2 read more

Battling Botrytis

The humid, rainy weather conditions create ideal settings for Botrytis, impacting fruit quality. In winemaking, this translates to increased risks of microbial instability, oxidation, difficult fermen read more