Month: July 2022

Winemaker Gabrielle Simmers talks about the difference between old world and new world winemaking styles when it comes to vinification, and what she has learned to do, and not to do in the winery. Gabrielle makes “The Supernatural”, a Sauvignon Blanc from limestone soils in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. She sat down with Ask a

Chianti Classico is red wine from Italian wine region Tuscany. It seems that Chianti Classico is embracing the diversity of their terroir, as well as the mightiness of the Sangiovese grape variety, and with increasing quality of these wines and awareness of the “brand”, they surely will become more expensive. Yet, I still consider these

At Napa Valley’s Snowden Vineyards, the late-ripening Petit Verdot grapes aren’t quite ready to be picked. Winemaker Diana Snowden Seysses explains to Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth what she’s looking for in a ripe grape.

Master of Wine Bree Stock compares Pinot Noir from Oregon and Burgundy. In under two minutes, there are years of education to unpack as Bree describes different fruit flavors, textural profiles that result from different chemistry in the grapes, tannin levels from different exposure to sunlight and more. This is a must watch for students

We’re making the most of our time at home, experimenting with new recipes and revisiting old classics. This week, Cassia Schifter and her trusty assistant Puggsy Bogues share a delightfully refreshing summer cocktail starring sparkling wine, tequila and grapefruit juice.

A quick look at how grape vines are pruned by hand at Tenuta Santomè. Subscribe to Ask a Winemaker for hundreds more wine videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=askawinemaker Have a question for a winemaker? Post it in the comments and we will try to answer it for you. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askawinemaker?ref=hl Ask your question on

Here are some things we learned while opening a 40-year old bottle of wine. Get ready for a few surprises! The Wine was the Diamond Creek 1979 “Red Rock Terrace” Cabernet Sauvignon Learn more about the wine here: https://winefolly.com/episode/opening-40-year-old-wine-video/ What we learned about opening old wine: 1. Corks are extremely fragile 2. You need a

As a race-car driver and team owner, Kevin Buckler won championships. As a California vintner, he’s racked up outstanding scores with his fleet of Cabernets, Zinfandels, Syrahs and more, including the recently introduced line The Racing Series. Here the owner of Sonoma-based Adobe Road shares his inspirations, career highlights and what he’s learned from wine.

Why is sulfur dioxide used in winemaking? Can you make wine without SO2? Organic Winemaker Nick Mills of Rippon in New Zealand’s Central Otago Region explains the role of sulfur and his approach to using it in this three part series. Part 2 focuses on how shipping wine long distances has increased the need for

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Harvey Steiman has fired up his grill and is looking for a great wine pairing with lamb, chicken and veggies so he grabs a Zinfandel and explains why it works. (Warning! You may want to bring your own hot mitt.)

White wine grapes Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris are compared by Jon Bowen of Domaine Sainte Croix who makes them in Languedoc, France. Jon sat with Ask a Winemaker in Chicago at Red and White Wines in the spring of 2014. See all of our videos with Jon Bowen from Domaine Sainte Croix in Corbieres:

CALIFORNIA WINE TASTING = Today’s focus is on Lo Mac Winery’s 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon for our Zip Sip Winery review. To learn more about different wineries in California visit our California Winery Director at https://www.cacorks.com First, I think it is fair to say that Central Valley Cabinets are not the same as Napa or Sonoma