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Clay Vessels Making a Comeback for Fermenting and Aging Wine ...
WEBMay 16, 2018 · All his pots are unlined and are able to hold wine without any beeswax. Like Dakishvili, Beckham calls out the temperature-regulating properties of clay as one of its primary benefits. “Two tons of grapes will ferment for 30 to 35 days with peak temperatures around 20° to 22°C [68° to 71.6°F] in clay,” Beckham says.
Discovering the Alpine Wines of Alto Adige | SevenFifty Daily
WEBJul 29, 2019 · Tucked into the foothills of the Alps, the picturesque region of Alto Adige in northern Italy is a study in contrasts. With cooling Alpine influences that meet Mediterranean warmth and resplendent sunshine, and wine-growing elevations that extend from 600 to almost 3,300 feet, this humble region has a little bit of everything—and it uses ...
Why American Winemakers Are Embracing Melon de Bourgogne
WEBApr 12, 2019 · The American Melon de Bourgogne revivalists don’t just reside in Oregon, though. Scott Schultz, the winemaker for Jolie-Laide in Sebastopol, California, has been working with Melon since 2015 and made 400 cases in 2018. He sources fruit from the famed Chalone Vineyard in Monterey County, where …
The 11 Best Additive-Free Tequilas According to Experts
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Lalo Tequila Blanco, Arandas, Mexico; $10 per serve. Selected by J.J. Ziemke, general manager, Pancho & Jane, Golden, Colorado. Pancho & Jane, a bar and taqueria in Golden, Colorado, opening in May, will offer 30 to 40 tequilas with an emphasis on additive-free options alongside more familiar brands.
The Science of Winemaking Yeasts | SevenFifty Daily
WEBJun 6, 2018 · He concedes that yeasts from the fruit skins are part of the picture. “But there are already other yeasts involved,” he says, “even on the very first day [of fermentation]. By the time we got to 10 percent sugar, every time, all the vineyard yeasts were gone.”. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer’s or baker’s yeast, doesn ...
Study Tips from 3 New Masters of Wine | SevenFifty Daily
WEBDec 19, 2022 · SevenFifty Daily spoke with three of the newest Masters of Wine, who passed the test in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and were recently officially welcomed into the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW). Here, they share their tips for balancing study and daily life, their most reliable learning tools, and the best advice they received ahead of the exams.
Decoding the Bartending Science of Clarified Cocktails
WEBJul 16, 2019 · Packing a Punch. Milk clarification has been around for centuries in the form of milk punch; the technique was used to strip the edges from rougher spirits. In his book Punch, David Wondrich reprints Mary Rockett’s recipe from 1711: “To make Milk Punch. Infuse the rinds of 8 Lemons in a Gallon of Brandy 48 hours, then add 5 Quarts of Water ...
Dustin Wilson on Taking Risks and Growing a Bicoastal Retail …
WEBJun 13, 2019 · In the SevenFifty Daily Supertasters video series, we choose the wines, then challenge some of the industry’s best palates to blind tastings in an effort to glean their extraordinary techniques.. Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson is the cofounder, with Derrick Mize, of Verve Wine, a retail shop with locations in New York City and San Francisco.. Originally from Maryland, Wilson moved to ...
Understanding the Evolution of Cannabis Wine | SevenFifty Daily
WEBSep 3, 2019 · Lizotte points to the 15 percent excise tax set by the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the additional 8 to 10 percent sales tax, and the further 8 to 10 percent tax on cannabis products imposed by each county or city. Then there’s the issue with using the word wine. In California, cannabis-infused wine is categorized as an edible.