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Why does my wine require long decanting times?

I make dry red from my estate Petite Pearl. Why does 3-year-old wine take so long to “open up”?

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Boosting Aromatics in White Wines

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White Wine Aromatics: Factors to guide your white wines

It’s hard not to find appeal in the aromatics of a tropical fruit or floral Sauvignon Blanc or hints of vanilla, citrus, and caramel in a

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The Role of Varietal Thiols in White Wines

Volatile thiols are delicate but powerful aromatic compounds released during fermentation. Through careful techniques and yeast selection, t

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Volatile Acidity Fixes

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Maximizing Wine Aroma

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Troubleshooting Off-Odor in a Viognier

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Higher Alcohol Off-Odors in Wine

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Yeast Impact on Wine Aroma and Flavor

If you are of the opinion that yeast selection does not matter and that the only role of yeast is to convert sugar into ethyl alcohol (ethan

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Maximize Wine Aromatics

The aromatic calculus for whites differs from that for reds, and aromatics in young wines are a world apart from the aromatics of well-aged