What is happening in Chemical and physical processes during wine storage
Wine storage is a complex subject: Why do many wines improve when the bottles lie in a cool, dark cellar for years? Why is temperature important in wine storage? What [...]
What influence does the yeast have on the wine?
The fact that wine tastes and smells different to grape juice is due to the fermentation processes that take place during the transformation of grapes, berries or grape juice into [...]
What affects the storage life of wine?
Wine has four natural enemies: sunlight, heat, strong temperature fluctuations, and oxygen. All of these factors destroy the fine aromas and balance of the wine. Therefore, care must be taken [...]
What does Biological Acid Degradation (BSA) mean?
Malolactic fermentation is a natural biochemical process in which malic acid is converted into lactic acid. This process is often used in winemaking to produce wines with a softer acidity [...]
We debunk 8 myths about wine storage
Storing wine is an ancient art, but not a mysterious one. Nor is it overly complicated. In fact, it's quite simple: wine lasts longer and tastes better when stored in [...]
Terroir, minerality and other misunderstandings
There is probably no more misunderstood term in the language of wine than "terroir". Only one other contender comes to mind, and that is "minerality". But more on that later. [...]
Farewell to Château Angélus
Will the departure of Château Angélus from the Saint-Émilion classification system have an impact on wine sales? The classification system in Bordeaux has been in place since 1855 when Napoleon [...]
Wine cork defects
Cork defects are for the garbage can. Have I already mentioned that? Annoyed by some bottles spoiled by cork faults (TCA), I wrote the other day that there are no [...]
Why professional wine storage makes sense
25° in the shade is usually the ideal average for us humans, at which we feel comfortable. But if you leave your wine to these temperatures, it will have very [...]
How to store champagne properly
Champagne and good sparkling wine are stored protected from light at a constant temperature, preferably close to 12°C. If you think that you can store champagne in your cellar without [...]