From Vineyard to Glass – Through the Eyes of a Winemaker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hVTlhyZDc Among wine enthusiasts, the belief that "good vineyards" produce quality wines is widely accepted. Wines from vineyards with classifications such as Grand Cru or Premier Cru are often perceived as "distinctly di ...

On March 5, 2019, news emerged of fresh phylloxera damage in vineyards in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Phylloxera represents one of the most devastating pests in viticulture, capable of causing catastrophic damage to grapevines. In the past, thi ...

Aroma is one of the essential elements that cannot be overlooked when enjoying wine. When we pour wine into a glass, we don't immediately put it to our lips. First, we bring the glass close to our nose and enjoy the aromas that rise from it. Sometimes we ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3zcrR39d8Q In recent years, the concept of "diversity" has become a frequent topic of discussion within the wine industry. However, this diversity does not merely refer to variations within traditional frameworks such as d ...

While it seems to be mentioned somewhat less frequently these days, there is a persistent claim that antioxidants contained in wine—specifically additives called sulfites or sulfurous acid—are the cause of headaches that occur when drinking wine. This the ...

Before writing this article, there is something I must clarify first. The author does not belong to any faction that could be called "anti-natural wine," nor do I have an extreme dislike for "natural wine." I hope you will read this article with this unde ...

The tasting method of comparing wines from different harvest years made from the same grape variety harvested from the same vineyard is called "vertical tasting." This vertical tasting serves two purposes. The first purpose is to compare wines from new an ...

Maceration is one of the winemaking techniques used in wine production. In Japan, this technique is also called "kamoshi" (醸し), and it refers to the process of soaking grape skins and seeds in grape juice or wine for periods ranging from several hours to ...

Wine terminology related to production processes is often difficult to understand and unfamiliar due to the extensive borrowing from French. However, among such terms, "carbonic maceration" is a name that many people may have heard of at some point. Carbo ...

Did you know that wine may contain surprisingly many potential allergens? Acetaldehyde and biogenic amines, which can potentially cause headaches, may be present in any wine regardless of type or production method. On the other hand, casein and egg whites ...