Did you ever wonder what is in the glass of wine you are drinking? We know wine is made from grapes and yeast, but perhaps you did not know there is a long list of other ingredients that wine can contain. Winemakers can use as many as 60 different products to remedy issues or increase the flavor of a wine…
wine additives, wine ingredients, winemaking
As I prepare for my next winemaking trip to Napa Valley in several weeks, I thought I would share some thoughts on the process, winemakers and my wines. I started planning this wine venture in 2009 and officially formed Tiedemann Wines in 2010. It took from March until mid-November of 2010 to secure all the […]
Eric Kent Wine Cellars, Glenwood Cellars, Kent Humphrey, Sauvignon Blanc, winemakers, winemaking
I don’t believe I woke up one morning and said, “Geez, I think I will make wine in Napa Valley.” The making of my own wines wasn’t an instant inspiration. My desire to make wine came over time; from enjoying a particular taste of wine and the challenge to see if I could make a […]
Brian Nuss, Sean Larkin, winemaking