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# Marshall's Wine Encore

Living my Life's Wine Encore in Colorado Learn about winemaking, vineyard planting and Colorado wine.

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- [When Does Wildfire Smoke Taint Grapes and Wine?](https://www.wineencore.com/when-does-wildfire-smoke-taint-grapes-and-wine/) - When does wildfire smoke taint grapes and wine? Locally, this subject became more topical when several wildfires in western Colorado broke out.
- [Storytelling - A Secret Ingredient](https://www.wineencore.com/storytelling-a-secret-ingredient/) - Storytelling is an important element in writing. It helps establish context, engage the reader, and make more complex information more accessible and memorable.
- [Wine Myths - Fact or Fiction?](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-myths-fact-or-fiction/) - What are common wine myths - are they fact or fiction? You might unintentionally get caught up in this dynamic. It's time for you to take control!
- [Winemaker Denies Allegations in Colorado Winery's Lawsuit  (Capital Press)](https://www.wineencore.com/winemaker-denies-allegations-in-colorado-winerys-lawsuit/) - Carboy Winery of Littleton, CO, is accusing a Washington winemaker of concealing from clients that it produced contaminated wine due to gross mismanagement and unsanitary practices. The winery has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Alexandria Nicole Cellars of Prosser., Wash., violated a contract by supplying substandard “polluted” wine.
- [Annual Awards Announced at Colorado Wine Industry Conference (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/annual-awards-announced-at-colorado-wine-industry-conference/) - Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE) recognized the Winery of the Year, Grape Grower of the Year, and Friend of the Colorado Wine Industry at its annual awards banquet. Aspen Peak Cellars, owned by Julie and Marcel Flukiger, was recognized as Winery of the Year for 2025. Palisade winemaker Kaibab Sauvage took home the Grape Grower of the Year award.
- [Agrivoltaics Project Powers One-Third of Colorado Vineyard While Shielding Crops From Extreme Weather (Vinetur)](https://www.wineencore.com/agrivoltaics-project-powers-one-third-of-colorado-vineyard/) - At the Western Colorado Research Center near Orchard Mesa, a new experiment is underway that could change how vineyards operate in sunny regions. Colorado State University is leading research on agrivoltaics—the practice of combining agriculture with solar power generation.
- [Land of Beauty, Wine, and Hospitality in Portugal](https://www.wineencore.com/land-of-beauty-wine-and-hospitality-in-portugal/) - We recently returned from a two-week European trip, an extraordinary experience of beauty, wine, and hospitality in Portugal. The wines were exceptional.
- [Carpe Wine: Denver’s Urban Wine Scene is Having a Moment (Vail Daily)](https://www.wineencore.com/carpe-wine-denvers-urban-wine-scene-is-having-a-moment/) - Colorado itself has gone from wine country afterthought to a legitimate destination with 150+ wineries in the state. While Palisade is the heart of the Colorado wine country, Denver has become its own wine destination, with more than 10 urban wineries.
- [Abundant Grape Harvest](https://www.wineencore.com/abundant-grape-harvest/) - It’s been a great season for my vineyard, resulting in an abundant grape harvest. Vineyard threats were tamed and minimized. The weather was great.
- [Time to Explore Colorado’s Vibrant Vineyards and Wine Scene (Newsbreak)](https://www.wineencore.com/time-to-explore-colorados-vibrant-vineyards-and-wine-scene/) - Colorado’s wine industry has steadily blossomed into a small but vibrant industry with over 150 wineries. Though relatively young compared to its European and Californian counterparts, Colorado showcases a diversity of high-quality wines. Every glass of Colorado wine offers more than flavor, it carries a story.
- [Why Colorado’s Dramatic Vineyards Can Produce Great Wines (Forbes)](https://www.wineencore.com/why-colorados-dramatic-vineyards-can-produce-great-wines/) - Wine lovers are inherently intrigued by terroir, for great wine regions are defined not only by their talented winemakers, but also by the landscapes that come to represent style and personality. What then of Colorado’s high desert plains?
- [How a Devastating Grape Pest is Reshaping Vineyards Across Colorado’s Western Slope (The Conversation)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-a-devastating-grape-pest-is-reshaping-vineyards-across-colorados-western-slope/) - Grape phylloxera, is an aphidlike insect that attacks grapevines with devastating effects. In Colorado, where wine is a US$3.9 billion industry, phylloxera poses a significant threat. In 2015, several vineyards on Colorado’s Western Slope observed that groups of their vines were not thriving.
- [Is Colorado Wine Maturing Beyond its Sweet and Fruity Reputation? (The Oregonian)](https://www.wineencore.com/is-colorado-wine-maturing-beyond-its-sweet-and-fruity-reputation/) - There was a time less than a quarter-century ago when judges would turn their noses up at wines from Colorado, said Julie Balistreri of Balistreri Vineyards, a family operation based in Denver. The reputation of Colorado wine wasn’t always kind.
- [A Midsummers Night Dream - Moisture](https://www.wineencore.com/2025-a-midsummers-night-dream-moisture/) - The 2025 grape growing season in the North Fork Valley is trending hot and dry. Understandably, the “dry” part of that equation might be challenging to grasp.
- [Mile High Upgrades- New Releases From Cool Colorado Vineyards (The WineKnowLog©)](https://www.wineencore.com/mile-high-upgrades-new-releases-from-cool-colorado-vineyards/) - I'm finally home for a few days, and a chance to catch up and review some of the best new releases from a few of my favorite Colorado wineries. Many of you will find these notes ‘academic’, in as much as you don’t believe you can get the wines. Yet you can! All of these small family-owned businesses need our support, and can ship directly to most states.
- [Fourth Time’s a Charm: Colorado Winery Nabs Best of Show (The Gazette)](https://www.wineencore.com/fourth-times-a-charm-colorado-winery-nabs-best-of-show/) - After four years of knocking on the door of Colorado’s Governor’s Cup Collection, Palisade’s Sauvage Spectrum Estate Winery & Vineyard nabbed the Best of Show. The winery had made the “top wines” group in the Governor’s Cup Collection in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Of the 12 wines selected to comprise the 2025 Governor’s Cup Collection, Sauvage Spectrum received the Best in Show award for its 2024 Zweigelt (tsvai-gelt).
- [America's Coolest Desert Town Is Found In Colorado (The Travel)](https://www.wineencore.com/americas-coolest-desert-town-is-found-in-colorado/) - America's famed desert towns are typically those in Arizona, Utah, Texas, and California. From the gorgeous desert towns in Texas, to Arizona's epic little locales in the desert, and Utah's equally scenic desert towns, the American West is filled with tiny communities in arid destinations that tourists love. Still, another state stands out for its own desert hotspots, many of which are far less famous. That state is Colorado.
- [How to Spend Three Eays in Colorado Wine Country (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-spend-three-eays-in-colorado-wine-country/) - Centennial State wineries keep winning international awards and landing on prestigious and selective wine lists. Colorado is becoming the next California, but our wineries remain unpretentious and welcoming. Travelers can meet the winemakers and growers while relaxing by the vines.
- [Colorado Wine Reaches New Heights (Vinography)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-reaches-new-heights/) - Let’s get this out of the way at the start: I grew up in Colorado, and when I departed for California, I left a little bit of my heart behind in my home state. Despite my affinity for the Rocky Mountains, it took decades before I learned that Colorado has been a wine-producing state since the late 1960s.
- [Could Fallen Mountain Be the Next World-Famous Winery? (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/could-fallen-mountain-be-the-next-world-famous-winery/) - Alex Castillo-Llamas is always on the move. He grew up as a migrant farm laborer, then helped open his family’s prestigious California winery. Now he is bringing that experience and work ethic to the hills above Hotchkiss, where he operates Fallen Mountain Wines. We had a chance to tour the property on an ATV, taste their wines and hear their stories.
- [We're Making Wine More Approachable (Telluride Daily Planet)](https://www.wineencore.com/were-making-wine-more-approachable-telluride-daily-planet/) - Owned and operated by certified sommelier Bryan Thames and his wife, Felicity, Mountain Village Wine Merchant (MVWM) opened on the ground floor of the Westermere building in the summer of 2022. On May 1, the couple purchased and began operating Telluride Liquors, a Main Street mainstay for more than 40 years.
- [Colorado's Wine Country Road Trip Samples Sweeping Vineyards, Mountain Views, And Charming Towns (Islands)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorados-wine-country-road-trip-samples-sweeping-vineyards-mountain-views-and-charming-towns/) - When thinking of Colorado, images of ski resorts, the fresh air of the mountains and the vigorous city of Denver. But the Centennial State is much more than this. Colorado is your ultimate summer road trip. Some of Colorado's best vineyards are linked together by a 5-hour drive along 195 miles of eye-pleasing landscapes.
- [The New Locals’ Brag: I Haven’t Been to Food & Wine in Years! (Aspen Daily Times)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-new-locals-brag-i-havent-been-to-food-wine-in-years/) - I remember the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen before it was a classic. It was more of a social gathering. It was started by longtime local, Gary Plumley of Grape & Grain local fame, whom I didn’t know at the time because I was only two years past age 21.
- [Red Fox Cellars Announce Closing Date (Western Slope Now)](https://www.wineencore.com/red-fox-cellars-announce-closing-date/) - A popular Palisade winery that first opened its doors over a decade ago has announced its closing date. Red Fox Cellars, 691 36 Road, announced it will officially close on July 20. As it is winding down, the winery will have discounts on bottles, cases, branded merchandise, furniture, fixtures and cellar equipment.
- [Cañon City’s Historic Abbey Winery Wins Three International Awards (CPR-KRCC)](https://www.wineencore.com/canon-citys-historic-abbey-winery-wins-three-in-international-awards/) - The Abbey Winery in Cañon City has won three international awards from the U.K.-based Decanter World Wine Awards.
- [The View from Colorado Wine Country (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-country/) - Team Thirst took a trip through Colorado Wine Country last week, visiting old friends and making new friends in Palisade, Grand Junction, Hotchkiss, and Paonia.
- [Snow Capped Cider Makes History At 2025 Glintcap (WIN)](https://www.wineencore.com/snow-capped-cider-makes-history-at-2025-glintcap/) - Snow Capped Cider, led by owner and head cidermaker Kari Williams, continues its streak of excellence by being named Midsize Cidermaker of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 2025 GLINTCAP. In an unprecedented achievement, Snow Capped Cider also took home 10 Best in Class awards.
- [Wine’s Economic Impact in Colorado and Beyond (WIN)](https://www.wineencore.com/wines-economic-impact-in-colorado/) - WineAmerica, the National Organization of American Wineries, has released its 2025 Economic Impact Study of the American Wine Industry, which estimates the economic contributions made by the wine industry in each state. The Study concluded that the production, distribution, sales, and consumption of wine in Colorado generates nearly $5.72 billion in total economic activity.
- [Recommending a New Approach to Retail Wine](https://www.wineencore.com/recommending-a-new-approach-to-retail-wine/) - Meininger’s International posted a thought-provoking article recommending a new approach to retail wine. I'll add a few additional recommendations.
- [Gulp! How Trump's Threatened Tariffs Could Affect Denver Wine Businesses (Westword)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-trumps-threatened-tariffs-could-affect-denver-wine-businesses/) - This isn’t an attack on the countries that it’s coming from; it’s a tariff attack on U.S. small businesses working hard to make America a great country.
- [Holy Cross Abbey Wine Welcomed into America’s National Parks Resorts (Arc Valley Voice)](https://www.wineencore.com/holy-cross-abbey-wine-welcomed-into-americas-national-parks-resorts-arc-valley-voice/) - The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey announced its wines will be available in Yellowstone National Park for the 2025 season. The placement is a first for a Colorado winery. The prized placement was made possible by winery consultant Victoria Roberts, an expert in developing businesses and growing sales for vineyards and wineries, focusing on large chains and national expansion.
- [2025 Colorado Spring Drinks Festivals on Tap Statewide (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/2025-colorado-spring-drinks-festivals-on-tap-statewide/) - The 2025 Colorado celebrations of beer, wine and spirits heat up along with the weather starting next month in April. See the following festival list covering events till the start of summer.
- [6 States We Did Not Expect To Have Wine Regions (Daily Meal)](https://www.wineencore.com/6-states-we-did-not-expect-to-have-wine-regions-daily-meal/) - American vineyards have long held the attention of wine aficionados around the world. The country produces over 800 million gallons of wine per year, with California by far leading the charge at around 680 million gallons. did you know 34 states have American Viticulture Areas, the official term for wine growing regions? We looked through all 34 states, and these are the ones that surprised us the most.
- [Palisade Winery Red Fox Cellars Announces it will Close (Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/palisade-winery-red-fox-cellars-announces-it-will-close-daily-sentinel/) - Red Fox Cellars, a Palisade winery, is closing its doors after more than a decade in business it announced in an email Thursday from owner Scott W. Hamilton. “It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of Red Fox Cellars,” Hamilton said. “After careful consideration, we have decided to cease operations and begin the process of liquidating our remaining bottled wine inventory and merchandise.”
- [This Rocky Mountain State Is Known for Outdoor Adventure but It's Hiding a Lesser-known Wine Region (Travel + Leisure)](https://www.wineencore.com/this-rocky-mountain-state-is-known-for-outdoor-adventure-but-its-hiding-a-lesser-known-wine-region-travel-leisure/) - Wine hot spots have popped up across the country in places like Virginia, Texas, and the New York Finger Lakes. But wine connoisseurs often overlook one Western state that's better known for its ski slopes than its vintages: Colorado.
- [Want to Sip Like a Sommelier? Try These 5 Denver Wine Classes (5280)](https://www.wineencore.com/want-to-sip-like-a-sommelier-try-these-5-denver-wine-classes/) - Googling your way to wine knowledge can feel futile. Instead, professionals can guide you through the vast world of vino at one of these Denver-area classes.
- [Valley Newcomers](https://www.wineencore.com/living-in-the-valley-1/) - We knew our move to the North Fork Valley would bring new experiences. The degree and exactly what it might involve is not unlike attempting to hit the bullseye on a dart board. You might hit the target once in several tries. We had been coming to the valley for years but as new residents, there was much to learn.
- [Living With the Land](https://www.wineencore.com/living-with-the-land/) - Our intention when we moved to the North Fork Valley was not to live "off the land" but closely with it. Though my life experiences were city-based, my heartbeat was country. My father's family were farmers in rural NE Texas. They truly lived off the land. With little money, they provided for themselves and bartered for much of their subsistence.
- [1st Year Vineyard - Part II](https://www.wineencore.com/1st-year-vineyard-planning-and-planting-part-ii/) - The time had come to dig holes for the grape rootstock. Complete to-date; vineyard site and grape selection, site prep, vine row, and hole layout, and determine how to plant the rootstock. To do; plant, install irrigation, monitor growth, build wildlife fence, and winter prep. Planting Grapes
- [1st Year Vineyard - Part I](https://www.wineencore.com/1st-year-vineyard-planning-and-planting-part-i/) - I’m a life-long DIY’er. It comes from a long family heritage beginning with my grandfather, who was a hard-scrabble farmer in NE Texas. And my dad, who as a teenager plowed cotton fields behind a mule and as a father, planted a front yard vegetable garden before it was vogue. planting grapes
- [The Wine Industry’s Human Rights Challenge](https://www.wineencore.com/the-wine-industrys-human-rights-challenge/) - A few months ago I was reading the book "The Heat Will Kill You First" by Jeff Goodell, when the author described the experiences of a migrant vineyard worker who died of heat exhaustion, as an example of how excessive heat affects the mind and body.
- [Write a Blog Story, and Only With AI? Yeah, Right!](https://www.wineencore.com/write-a-blog-story-and-only-with-ai-yeah-right/) - I've been experimenting with the usage of AI to generate images. I took motivation from a blog post of Jo Diaz, who wrote about her attempt to write a blog using AI. So far, it's a work in progress...
- [Will Insurers Make Climate Change Sceptics Change Their Minds?](https://www.wineencore.com/will-insurers-make-climate-change-sceptics-change-their-minds/) - "If you're not insured, you might as well give up, a wine grower stated bluntly." The increased severity and occurrence of weather events (rain, wind, hail, drought, etc.) is a well-documented hallmark of anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change.
- [Colorado Wine Country According to AI](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-country-according-to-ai/) - Can AI write an blog post discussing Colorado's Wine Country? Of course it can. I asked ChatGTP to write four versions of a blog comparing Colorado's two wine-growing regions, Grand Valley and West Elks. AI was also used to generate associated images. The results were surprising good, and fast. There were takeaways.
- [Is Your Wine Natural?](https://www.wineencore.com/is-your-wine-natural/) - You may have encountered the term "natural" when looking for wines at your local shop or restaurant. Initially, I thought natural was used as a play on organic. Come to find out, my initial reaction was not wrong but also not entirely correct.
- [Vineyard Pests](https://www.wineencore.com/vineyard-pests/) - Whoa, came across one of these in the vineyard... Well, not really. However, I came across an article about Australian vineyard pests and was struck and humored by the uncommonness to North American pests our "down under" friends have to put up with. They may seem cute, but they are still pests, i.e., they cause damage to the vines and grapes.
- [Come Over October](https://www.wineencore.com/come-over-october/) - You can be forgiven if you didn't know October 15 is National Cheese Curd Day or October 20 is National Chicken and Waffles Day. How about Come Over October?
- [Three Years of Vineyard Weather Data on Sunshine Mesa](https://www.wineencore.com/three-years-of-vineyard-weather-data-on-sunshine-mesa/) - I have three years of vineyard weather data on Sunshine Mesa in western Colorado. Enough data to consider trends. Not enough for making gross pronouncements!
- [New Year's Resolutions Anyone?](https://www.wineencore.com/new-years-resolutions/) - Are you committing to making New Year's Resolutions? Feel free to bypass the urge. It could be said setting goals and resolutions is vital for personal growth.
- [What Temperatures are too Cold for Grape Vines?](https://www.wineencore.com/what-temperatures-are-too-cold-for-grape-vines/) - What temperatures are too cold for grape vines? As I again discovered over the past few days, the bane of the valley is the extremes in temperature.
- [What are the Biggest Restaurant Wine Service Red Flags?](https://www.wineencore.com/restaurant-wine-service-red-flags/) - Nine sommeliers are asked what their biggest restaurant wine service red flags were in a recent VinePair article. I've added a few of my own.
- [CO's Wine Growing Regions - Climate Comparisons](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-grape-growing-comparisons/) - Have you ever wondered how the climates of Colorado's AVAs stack up with other well-known wine-growing regions in the U.S., if not the world? I have. Yes, you can talk with knowledgeable Colorado wine folks, read a few books, and dabble with general descriptions and illustrations online.
- [Spring on Sunshine Mesa — 2024 Edition](https://www.wineencore.com/spring-on-sunshine-mesa-2024-edition/) - Spring enlivens the soul. There is something magical about witnessing brown give way to green. Of the landscape awakening. Warmer and longer days. Breezes that don't chill you to the bone. There is no truer expression of spring than grape vine bud break.
- [Summer on Sunshine Mesa - 2024 Edition](https://www.wineencore.com/summer-on-sunshine-mesa-2024-edition/) - Summer is an eventful season in the vineyard. While its tribulations can be burdensome, you always come away with new insights. I've learned about vine flower shatter, leafhoppers, vine root growth, and how my daily vineyard schedule is not unlike my grandfather's farm routine.
- [2024 Vineyard Lessons Learned - Fall Harvest Edition](https://www.wineencore.com/2024-vineyard-lessons-learned-fall-harvest-edition/) - Alas, it's your favorite time of year. An unveiling of my 2024 vineyard lessons learned! This is my second such unveiling, the second year with grapes.
- [January - March 2023](https://www.wineencore.com/january-march-2023/) - 2022 proved an excellent growing season for second-year vines on Sunshine Mesa. Riesling was the most vigorous, Pinot Noir did well but in a slower less bodacious manner. With the first freeze in late October, the season was officially over. After the successful second season, my anticipation and excitement were high for what lay in store!
- [April 2023](https://www.wineencore.com/april-2023/) - With winter beginning to loosen its grip, I had several items in store for April. All were important in getting everything ready for the growing season but paramount, was adding four new irrigation zones to the vineyard. Also in store, pruning, tightening up trellis wire, and hoeing weeds as they emerged.
- [May 2023](https://www.wineencore.com/may-2023/) - May is an exceedingly busy month in the vineyard. You must tend to new growth with vine trellis guiding and pruning, and also prepare for future year vineyard growth with supplemental planting to fill row gaps. Continued weeding is essential, along with beginning a spraying program to control powdery mildew and small critters.
- [June 2023](https://www.wineencore.com/june-2023/) - Not unlike two weeks in May when away from the vineyard due to grandparenting duties, we were also away the first three weeks of June visiting family in New England, and tending to out-of-town needs. Leaving my three-year-old tilled and pruned vineyard we came back to overgrown vines with weeds taking over.
- [July 2023](https://www.wineencore.com/july-2023/) - Vineyard tending took a few days off in early July due to a long Independence Day weekend and family visits. Covered in June's Chronicles, the previous month was filled with keeping vines pruned and growing vertically, and remaining abreast of insects and critters determined to ruin my day.
- [Traveling the West Elks Wine Trail](https://www.wineencore.com/traveling-the-west-elks-wine-trail/) - There aren’t many American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) with wine events providing the level of intimacy, information, and scenery available as the West Elks Wine Trail. Sponsored by the West Elks AVA, the opportunity to visit up to 10 wineries providing a wide breadth of offerings over a three-day weekend couldn't be passed up.
- [August 2023 - the Apocalypse](https://www.wineencore.com/august-2023-the-apocalypse/) - Unbeknownst to me as August broke, metaphoric storm clouds were gathering. In that blissful state of ignorance, we left July's Chronicle questioning whether veraison (the last stage of grape ripening when the berries turn color) was in play for the Pinot Noir.
- [September 2023 - Water](https://www.wineencore.com/september-2023/) - The month of August ended with a Yellow Jacket apocalypse but September began with hope. The vines were doing great and summer's heat had waned. Was harvest on the horizon? Did the viticultural gods still have a few tricks to play? Answers to both were not far off.
- [October 2023 - Harvest](https://www.wineencore.com/october-2023-harvest/) - Fall was upon us, and with it the harvest. Summer hadn't completely loosened its grip. Temps were mild but unfortunately, the Yellow Jackets originating in August still ruled the roost. While I harvested a small amount of my Pinot Noir in September, the Riesling and the valley's bounty was yet to come. And come it did.
- [November & December - 2023 Lessons Learned](https://www.wineencore.com/november-december-2023-lessons-learned/) - I have a Doctorate from the University of Hard Knocks. You read up on new subject matter and spend time learning from those more knowledgeable than you. But the wealth of information means little—oh sure, you can do well conversing about the topic at cocktail parties—till you are knocked around attempting new things yourself.
- [Welcome to My Blog!](https://www.wineencore.com/welcome-to-my-blog/) - 2020 was a year of upheaval and change for everyone. For me, it began a journey of working towards my life encore. COVID-19 freed me from in-person work requirements. The evolving more flexible dynamic supported a transition from city to rural living, enabling me to pursue my passion to grow grapes and make wine.
- [2nd Year Vineyard - Part I](https://www.wineencore.com/2nd-year-vineyard-part-i/) - My first-year vineyard experience was by all accounts a success. The level of effort both mental and especially physical was taxing, yet satisfying. My expectations and excitement for the second year were sky-high. I believed I was prepared but as learned on several occasions the previous year—"you don't know what you don't know" (Socrates). Planting Grapes
- [2nd Year Vineyard - Part II](https://www.wineencore.com/2nd-year-vineyard-part-ii/) - One of the greatest English poets of the twentieth century W. H. Auden once remarked, "In times of joy, all of us wished we possessed a tail we could wag". This was my frame of mind as spring gave way to summer. Completion of spring tasks as highlighted in Year 2 Part I, set the stage for a summer of pruning vines to the trellis, an activity I immensely looked forward to. Planting Grapes
- [Moving to the Valley](https://www.wineencore.com/moving-to-the-valley/) - In late summer 2020, we made an offer on a property in the North Fork Valley, and moved two months later. Yes I know, you might believe our actions were COVID-19 related (get out of Denver, change in scene, different life, etc.) but it wasn’t.
- [1st Year Plan and Plant a Vineyard - Part I](https://www.wineencore.com/1st-year-vineyard-planning-and-planting-part-i/) - Having recently moved to the North Fork Valley in western Colorado in late 2020, I was keen to plan and plant a vineyard in the spring. The clock was ticking.
- [Impact of Warmer Temperatures on Grapevines (KKCO - Grand Junction)](https://www.wineencore.com/impact-of-warmer-temperatures-on-grapevines/) - Temperatures have been spring like in early February lately in Grand Junction, so we talked with a Whitewater Hill Vineyards about what would happen to grapevines if this trend continued. Every winter the grapevines go dormant, so they can withstand colder temperatures. But if there is a long warm stretch in the winter months, it can lead to problems for the vine.
- [Why Visit The "Napa Valley" Of The Colorado Rockies (The Travel)](https://www.wineencore.com/why-visit-the-napa-valley-of-the-colorado-rockies/) - There's no getting around it; Napa is popular. Due to its amazing reputation, it's a busy wine region to visit.. If you don't fancy fighting the crowds of Northern California's Wine Country, you'll be pleased to hear that the Colorado Rockies has a "Napa Valley" all of its own. The best part? It has a fraction of the crowds.
- [The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen Just Released Its Lineup (303 Magazine)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-food-and-wine-classic-in-2025/) - On June 20, 2025, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen will return for its 42nd edition.
- [Cancer Label for Alcoholic Drinks Divides Colorado Experts (Axios)](https://www.wineencore.com/cancer-label-for-alcoholic-drinks-divides-colorado-experts/) - Colorado experts and industry veterans are divided over US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's recent call for the US to adopt warning labels on alcoholic beverages.
- [Colorado Wine Festivals to Look Forward to in 2025 (Travel Boulder)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-festivals-2025/) - Colorado may have a reputation for being a beer state—but that doesn’t mean wine drinkers are out of luck. Colorado hosts a variety of festivals and events.
- [VinCO Awards of Excellence Announced! (Wine Industry Network)](https://www.wineencore.com/vinco-awards-of-excellence-announced-win/) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) recently concluded its highly anticipated VinCO & WCHS Conference and Trade Show. VinCO brought together industry professionals from across the country. The pinnacle of the event was the Awards of Excellence, where CAVE members nominated and recognized outstanding contributions to the Colorado wine industry.
- [WineInk: The Nell’s World-class Wine Program (Aspen Times)](https://www.wineencore.com/wineink-the-nells-world-class-wine-program-aspen-times/) - For those who love wine and live to ski, no place on earth is better suited for indulging in these dual passions than The Little Nell hotel. At the Nell, Chris Dunaway curates the ‘Best Hotel Wine List in the World’.
- [Mayor by night, wine expert by day: Get tips from Littleton’s Kyle Schlachter to up your wine game (Littleton Independent)](https://www.wineencore.com/mayor-by-night-wine-expert-by-day-get-tips-from-littletons-kyle-schlachter-to-up-your-wine-game-littleton-independent/) - The world of wine can be intimidating. From guessing what to serve with a filet mignon to struggling through an incomprehensible wine list. But if you want to impress your friends at dinner parties this year, fear not — Littleton Mayor Kyle Schlachter has answers to help you.
- [Interview With Patric Matysiewski – Co-founder & Winemaker at Sauvage Spectrum (Glass of Bubbly)](https://www.wineencore.com/interview-with-patric-matysiewski-co-founder-winemaker-at-sauvage-spectrum-glass-of-bubbly/) - In this exclusive interview on Glass of Bubbly we speak with Patric Matysiewski, the Co-Founder and Winemaker at Sauvage Spectrum in the United States of America, let’s discover a little about his life in the wonderful world of wine.
- [15 Best Wine Bars In Denver According To A Local (Tasting Table)](https://www.wineencore.com/15-best-wine-bars-in-denver/) - Colorado is praised for its thriving craft beer scene, with over 400 breweries. How about a flourishing wine scene? What are the 15 best wine bars in Denver?
- [RiNo Losing Second Winery as Deep Roots Plans Move to Golden (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/deep-roots-winery-moving/) - Deep Roots Winery is moving to Golden, making it the second winery leaving RiNo this month. The eatery and taproom has operated at 2875 Blake St.
- [This Paonia Winemaker Turns 1% of His Yearly Wine Sales into Bitcoin (Baker City Herald)](https://www.wineencore.com/this-paonia-winemaker-turns-1-of-his-yearly-wine-sales-into-bitcoin-baker-city-herald/) - In 2004, Peony Lane Wine planted its first plot of Pinot Noir in one of the highest elevations for wine-growing in North America—Paonia, Colorado. Owner Ben Justman takes a unique approach to winemaking, marrying a process that dates back thousands of years with a modern-day approach to business operations.
- [Colorado's Hard Cider Squeeze Top-shelf Flavor from Local History (Colorado Sun)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-hard-cider/) - In a state with a 150-year history of apple growing, hard cider inevitably accompanied the journey. Today, Colorado's hard cider is peaking.
- [Dozens of liquor shops shuttered after voters OK wine sales in grocery stores - hundreds more expected (The Gazette)](https://www.wineencore.com/dozens-of-liquor-shops-shuttered-after-voters-ok-wine-sales-in-grocery-stores-hundreds-more-expected-the-gazette/) - When Colorado voters were asked in 2022 to allow grocery stores to sell wine — lifting a 107-year restriction the industry repeatedly and unsuccessfully tried to beat back legislatively for decades — proponents billed it as a win for consumers’ pocketbooks and the leveling of the playing field for alcohol sales statewide.
- [Metro Wine and Spirits Shops Feeling Grocery Store Pressure after Prop 125 (Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/metro-wine-and-spirits-shops-feeling-grocery-store-pressure-after-prop-125-sentinel/) - On the heels of Election Day 2022, Megan Bennett and Geno Anaya marked their signatures on a five-year lease for Wine and Spirits Boutique, at 10355 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., across from the King Soopers store in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood.
- [First Time Finalist Nabs Colorado Governor's Cup for Best Wine (The Gazette)](https://www.wineencore.com/2024-governors-cup-winner/) - The 2024 Governor’s Cup winner is associated with a well-known Colorado brewery, Odell. The winning wine was the 2023 Colorado Red of the OBC Wine Project.
- [The Best 2024 Wine in Colorado is Made by a Brewery (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-best-2024-wine-in-colorado/) - The best 2024 wine in Colorado is made by a brewery. Odell Brewing has won many beer awards over the decades, but on Friday, they also won the Governor's Cup.
- [Snowy Peaks Winery is Celebrating its 20th Year (EPNews)](https://www.wineencore.com/snowy-peaks-winery-is-celebrating-its-20th-year/) - Estes Park’s only winery, Snowy Peaks Winery is celebrating its 20th year of turning Colorado-grown grapes into award-winning wines.
- [Infinite Monkey Theorem Will Close Winery and Tasting Room (Westword)](https://www.wineencore.com/infinite-monkey-theorem-will-close-winery/) - Infinite Monkey Theorem Will Close Winery and tasting room at the end of 2024. Its existence as a Colorado winery was a Colorado trailblazer before its time.
- [A Guide to Colorado's Extremely Underrated Wine Regions (Thrillist)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-guide/) - There are more than 170 wineries in Colorado. Here’s why Vino lovers shouldn’t sleep on CO's growing wine scene and where to enjoy wine adventures in the state.
- [Colorado Wine Getting Better With Age (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-getting-better-with-age/) - The Western Slope has become a legitimate tourist destination for wine lovers, and Colorado wine is getting Better with age.
- [Colorado Wineries Bring Ingenuity to Conservation (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wineries-bring-ingenuity-to-conservation-thirst-colorado/) - Colorado wine is climbing, rising in production and quality, and gaining national attention for doing what the state does best – pulling off elevated feats. Deeply drawn to this terrain, producers across the state join the broader industry’s conscientious drive to protect natural resources through land management.
- [Uncorking Colorado’s Wine Country (Vail Daily)](https://www.wineencore.com/uncorking-colorados-wine-country/) - In uncorking Colorado's wine country, it's helpful to know it has two designated wine regions and more than 170 licensed wineries to explore.
- [Colorado Wine & So Much More (Colorado Country Life)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wine-so-much-more/) - There’s a reason Colorado Wine is consistently winning national awards and international recognition.
- [Touring Talbott Farms - Colorado’s Largest Peach and Wine Grape Producer (Westword)](https://www.wineencore.com/talbott-farms-colorados-largest-peach-and-wine-grape-producer/) - Bruce Talbott's great-great-grandfather planted the original orchard in 1907; today, Talbott Farms is Colorado's largest peaches and wine grapes producer.
- [Carboy Winery Launches CO.SECCO (Wine Business)](https://www.wineencore.com/carboy-winery-launches-co-secco/) - Carboy Winery launches CO.SECCO, a Prosecco-style sparkling wine made exclusively from Colorado grapes.
- [2024 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection Winners Announced (AgClips)](https://www.wineencore.com/2024-governors-cup-wine-collection/) - The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board proudly announces 14 wines representing the Colorado wine industry as the 2024 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection.
- [2024 Colorado Mountain Winefest Returns to Palisade Sept. 21 (Thirst CO)](https://www.wineencore.com/2024coloradomountainwinefest/) - The 2024 Colorado Mountain Winefest is coming up. It has become such a major draw that it inspired a signature wine by Talon Wines in Palisade, Riverbed Red.
- [Savoring the Slope: Mark Condon’s Passion for Local Wines & Beyond (Grand Mesa Business Guild)](https://www.wineencore.com/savoring-the-slope/) - The Western Slope of Colorado is known for its kicked-backed attitude, sprawling farms, rodeos, and good hearty food. Now the area is also becoming known for a surprising new distinction: some of the best wines in the country.
- [Liquor Sales Tumble in Colorado as Sellers Face Competition and Declining Demand (Colorado Public Radio)](https://www.wineencore.com/2024-colorado-wine-sales-are-down/) - 2024 Colorado wine sales are down by 16 percent compared through the first six months. Every major segment of alcohol — beer, wine, hard liquor — are down.
- [Wine tasting on a budget: 10 affordable wine regions that aren't Napa (US Today)](https://www.wineencore.com/10-affordable-wine-regions/) - Napa Valley has beautiful vineyards and top-notch wines. However, not everyone can afford a Napa wine getaway. There are 10 affordable wine regions, including Palisade in Colorado.
- [9 Wine Coolers, Ranked (Tasting Table)](https://www.wineencore.com/9-wine-coolers-ranked/) - Fads come and go. But some stick in the memories of a generation, evoking a sense of nostalgia that gets entrepreneurs thinking. Consumers love a throwback; we see it in fashion, entertainment, and even beverages. Two Colorado wineries make this list, Infinite Monkey Theorem and Centennial Cellars.
- [Plan a Perfect Weekend in Colorado’s secret Secret Wine Town (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/plan-a-perfect-weekend-in-colorados-secret-secret-wine-town-denver-post/) - North Fork ranchers move their stock between pastures in early summer, so don’t be surprised if cowboys are leading cattle drives the very same weekend local winemakers are kicking off their 2024 season with North Fork Uncorked, a series of viticultural events held June 8 to 9.
- [Award-Winning Cidery Snow Capped Opens Western Slope Taproom (Westword)](https://www.wineencore.com/award-winning-cidery-snow-capped-opens-western-slope-taproom/) - “This was a very big project, and I’m proud of it," says Snow Capped Cider owner Kari Williams. On July 4, the brand will celebrate the grand opening of its new taproom at 105 Grand Mesa Drive in the heart of Cedaredge, which Williams hopes will become a regional destination for cider and wine lovers alike.
- [Three Must-Visit Spots for a Summer Sip in North Denver (Denver North Star)](https://www.wineencore.com/three-must-visit-spots-for-a-summer-sip-in-north-denver-denver-north-star/) - While Denver has long been celebrated as a haven for beer lovers, with its thriving craft brewery scene, there’s another beverage quietly making waves in North Denver—wine. North Denver boasts a growing number of tasting rooms, tucked away amid the bustling urban landscape. One of these is Bonacquisti Wine Company.
- [A Perfect Day in Paonia and Hotchkiss (5280)](https://www.wineencore.com/a-perfect-day-in-paonia-and-hotchkiss/) - You can’t visit the Western Slope without experiencing the impact of its local agriculture. The North Fork Valley, roughly comprising the towns of Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford, is an especially ripe area for agritourism (i.e., recreational activities on farms and ranches).
- [The Grand Valley Is Named One of the 10 Best Wine Regions in the US (WIN)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-grand-valley-is-named-one-of-the-10-best-wine-regions-in-the-us-win/) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is excited to announce that USA Today 10Best has named the Grand Valley as one of the Top 10 Best Wine Regions in the US!
- [Treat Yourself to a Sleepover at 9 Colorado Wineries (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/treat-yourself-to-a-sleepover-at-9-colorado-wineries/) - Whenever I visit a winery, I sigh deeply and say, “I wish I never had to leave.” The wine’s delightful taste, the vineyards’ scenic beauty, and the warm hospitality make me content. Some Colorado wineries do want you to make yourself right at home — albeit not forever. Many now offer on-site lodging through vacation rentals, guest houses, inns, campsites, and more.
- [Cheers to Connectivity: Elevate and Qutori Wines are the Perfect Pairing (Elevate)](https://www.wineencore.com/cheers-to-connectivity-elevate-and-qutori-wines-are-the-perfect-pairing/) - Qutori Wines at the Root & Vine Market, nestled in the North Fork Valley, has produced award-winning, handcrafted wines since 2017. Visitors are drawn to the valley for the exquisite wines and the breathtaking scenery. Qutori Wines capitalizes on both, offering pristine views of the vineyards and Mount Lamborn from their outdoor patio.
- [EsoTerra Ciderworks to enter grape wine market with ‘The Arboretum’ (Durango Herald)](https://www.wineencore.com/esoterra-ciderworks-to-enter-grape-wine-market-with-the-arboretum/) - A 70-acre estate winery, called The Aboretum, is coming to La Plata County courtesy of EsoTerra Ciderworks owners Elizabeth Philbrick and Jared Scott. The cider maker has begun a crowdfunding campaign to raise $100,000 to build the winery’s infrastructure at 270 County Road 303 on Florida Mesa, southeast of Durango.
- [WineInk: Ride + Dine (The Aspen Times)](https://www.wineencore.com/wineink-ride-dine/) - While the fall harvest season in the Napa Valley has already begun for early-ripening fruit, the late summer sun continues to linger into the evenings here in the Roaring Fork Valley. And that sun sets the stage for one of The Little Nell hotel’s great, late summer traditions: The Ride + Dine Series.
- [Mom Juice’s Kristin Taylor Is Making Wine for Women, by Women—in Spite of the Haters (5280)](https://www.wineencore.com/mom-juices-kristin-taylor-is-making-wine-for-women-by-women-in-spite-of-the-haters/) - Under the Mom Juice brand, Taylor and her co-founder, Macie Mincey, would make low-sugar, affordable, delicious wine with minimal ingredients, all of which would be clearly listed on the label.
- [High Country Vino (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/high-country-vino/) - Jayme Henderson and Steve Steese have been working with wine for a long time. However, around eight years ago, after years of experience in the Front Range hospitality industry, the pair of sommeliers decided they wanted to make a change.
- [Watch the Olympics from Colorado in French Style (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/watch-the-olympics-from-colorado-in-french-style-thirst-colorado/) - All eyes are on France this week. A historic Tour de France finished yesterday, and the Paris Olympics opens Friday. Whether you are hosting a watch party or just want a taste of Paris while you watch all the events, here is our guide to Colorado-crafted French wine and food experiences.
- [Carboy Winery Protects Hearts by Joining AED Program (Littleton Independent)](https://www.wineencore.com/carboy-winery-protects-hearts-by-joining-aed-program-littleton-independent/) - Carboy Winery in Littleton recently became the first Colorado winery to join a program that aims to protect the hearts and lives of wine-lovers. The program, “Trained for Saving Lives,” is run by a California winery called River Road Family Vineyards and Winery. When owner Ron Rubin suffered a cardiac emergency in 2009, a defibrillator saved his life. Now, it’s his mission to bring these lifesaving machines to wineries around the country.
- [Read These 5 Wine Books That Are Perfect for Beginners (Paste)](https://www.wineencore.com/read-these-5-wine-books-that-are-perfect-for-beginners-paste/) - Learning about wine can be daunting. Pages-long wine lists, palpable elitism and foreign names can often throw off new wine drinkers, making them intimidated to learn more about the beverage. But at its core, wine is just an agricultural product like any other, and learning about wine can be as simple as learning about anything else you’re interested in.
- [The 10 Best Wine Books for Beginners, According to Pros (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-10-best-wine-books-for-beginners-according-to-pros-wine-enthusiast/) - Ever mistaken White Zinfandel for a white wine? Or been lost while trying to navigate a tricky wine list? We’ve all been there. After all, even the most seasoned wine pros once knew nada. It can take years to master the complex world of vino, and yes, even experts have robust libraries filled with dogeared copies of favorite wine reference books.
- [Sunset Magazine Awards Abbey Winery a Best of Class and Double Gold (Cañon City Daily Record)](https://www.wineencore.com/sunset-magazine-awards-abbey-winery-a-best-of-class-and-double-gold-canon-city-daily-record/) - The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been notified by the prestigious Sunset International Wine Competition that they have been awarded two Best of Class awards and 16 medals, including two double golds and five golds, for their wines.
- [More Local Vendors Than Ever Showcased at Food & Wine Classic in Aspen (Aspen Times)](https://www.wineencore.com/more-local-vendors-than-ever-showcased-at-food-wine-classic-in-aspen-the-aspen-times/) - Often referred to as the unofficial kickoff to summer, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen has brought some of the world’s finest wine and cuisine to the Roaring Fork Valley for 41 years. This year, more local vendors than ever were celebrated alongside other world-renowned chefs, sommeliers, and food distributors.
- [9 Must-Visit Wineries to Add to Your Palisade Itinerary (5280)](https://www.wineencore.com/9-must-visit-wineries-to-add-to-your-palisade-itinerary-5280/) - Colorado wine is growing up. With more than 170 licensed wineries in Colorado, around 30 of which are in or near Palisade, there are now more winemakers here than ever, producing everything from straight-forward reds and whites to ambitious skin-contact sparklings and funky, naturally fermented wines.
- [Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits Palisade - Announces Awards for Farms (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/agriculture-secretary-vilsack-visits-palisade-announces-awards-for-farms-the-daily-sentinel/) - Vilsack announced that the USDA was awarding $50 million to 141 farms in 40 states and Puerto Rico through the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program). Award recipients includes several Colorado wine-growing producers.
- [16 Colorado Food and Drink Festivals Worth Planning a Trip Around (5280)](https://www.wineencore.com/16-colorado-food-and-drink-festivals-worth-planning-a-trip-around-5280/) - ’Tis the season for Colorado food and drink festivals, which celebrate everything from local and national culinary talent to craft beer, wine, and mead. As you start to make your warm weather travel plans, consider adding these road-trip-worthy affairs to your calendar.
- [WineInk: Palisade Beckens (Aspen Times)](https://www.wineencore.com/wineink-palisade-beckens-aspen-times/) - There are few better ways to spend a summer day than walking a vineyard and tasting wines. You might think you need to book a flight to California or Oregon to do so, but right here in Colorado is a gem of a wine town chock full of wineries, tasting rooms, and fine restaurants. Palisade is in the Grand Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), just east of Grand Junction on I-70, a two-hour drive along the Colorado River from Aspen’s Main Street.
- [Exploring the Riches of Colorado’s Wine Country: A Journey Through Vineyards and Vintages (COBiz)](https://www.wineencore.com/exploring-the-riches-of-colorados-wine-country-a-journey-through-vineyards-and-vintages-cobiz/) - Perched above the Colorado River, surrounded by Palisade’s prized peach orchards, you’ll discover Restoration Vineyards, where co-owners Linda and Gary Brauns grow six varieties of grapes across 10 acres opening to stellar views of the Book Cliffs.
- [Colorado Wineries Make Their Case at Taste of Vail (Vail Daily)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wineries-make-their-case-at-taste-of-vail-vaildaily/) - As winemakers from California, France, Oregon and more traveled from afar to set up for the Taste of Vail festival, Colorado wineries packed up their vehicles and merely drove a few hours to make themselves known at this year’s event.
- [Winery at Holy Cross Abbey Showered in Gold and Silver Medals (Arc Valley Voice)](https://www.wineencore.com/winery-at-holy-cross-abbey-showered-in-gold-and-silver-medals-arc-valley-voice/) - Local winemakers Holy Cross Abbey has been notified that seven of their wines have received gold medals at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition in San Diego, California and another seven wines have received silver medals.
- [Six of My New Favorite Local Wines (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/six-of-my-new-favorite-local-wines-the-daily-sentinel/) - Did you know we have more than 170 wineries in Colorado? I recently attended the annual Barrel into Spring self-guided tour event in the Grand Valley, sponsored by Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology. Several wineries and restaurants participated and the sunny weather was ideal to explore these delightful wineries.
- [12 Incredible Places to Drink Wine in Denver, According to Pros (Wine Spectator)](https://www.wineencore.com/12-incredible-places-to-drink-wine-in-denver-according-to-pros-wine-spectator/) - Denver may be better known for its frosty Rocky Mountain brews, but this metropolis has a vibrant wine scene that can’t be ignored. Once a gold-mining town, Denver has moved past meat and potatoes to become a diverse, vibrant dining destination.
- [A Proposed Bill Aims To Boost Colorado’s Independent Beverage Alcohol Retail Tier (Market Watch)](https://www.wineencore.com/a-proposed-bill-aims-to-boost-colorados-independent-beverage-alcohol-retail-tier-market-watch/) - A proposed law in Colorado could help prevent the extinction of Colorado’s approximately 1,650 independent beverage alcohol retailers. Since a law permitting wine sales in grocery stores went into effect in 2023, 120 independent beverage alcohol retailers have gone under and thousands of jobs have been lost.
- [An Interactive Label That's Anything but Ordinary (Wine Business Monthly)](https://www.wineencore.com/an-interactive-label-thats-anything-but-ordinary-wine-business-monthly/) - Ben Parsons helped create the Millennial urban winery aesthetic and scene when he launched The Infinite Monkey Theorem winery in 2008. The winery's witty name, irreverent attitude and style resonated with a new generation of consumers who also embraced Parsons' use of cans, kegs, refillable growlers, and lesser-known varietals.
- [Your Guide to CO Wine Festivals in 2024 (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/your-guide-to-co-wine-festivals-in-2024-thirst-colorado/) - Alexandria Fox relies on Colorado mead and wine festivals to share (and sell) her locally made mead. Fox is the owner of Dragon Meadery, an Aurora craft meadmaker that is only open by appointment. The mead is also carried in select bottle stores, restaurants and wineries on the Front Range, but Colorado wine festivals allow her to reach eager new customers.
- [The Grape Pressing Process (WineCoolerDirect)](https://learn.winecoolerdirect.com/grape-pressing-process/) - What comes to mind when you think of grapes being pressed for wine? The scenery is that of rolling hills, planted in orderly rows of uniformly sized vines. A charming European farmhouse is positioned somewhere in the distance. There is a large, shallow, wooden pool, filled to the top with lush grape clusters. A group of laughing women are dancing barefooted atop the berries.
- [Stone Fruit Wines (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/stone-fruit-wines) - The wonderful flavors and aromas of stone fruits — including apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries — can be captured in homemade wine. The best fruits are those that are fully ripe and freshly picked — so keep an eye out for farmer’s markets or an orchard that allows you to pick your own. At harvest time, these fruits are bursting with flavor.
- [Grape Halos - DIY Grape Growing Stakes (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/grape-halos-diy-grape-growing-stakes) - My Chambourcin were own-rooted and doing fine but a friend was growing grafted Chambourcin and his vines seemed more vigorous with larger clusters. I had the urge to experiment and ordered a dozen more vines. There had to be an alternative to a full-scale trellis and all the work and expense that goes along with it. I had always been impressed with the pictures of 100-year-old head-trained Zinfandel, and it got me thinking, why not head-trained Chambourcin?
- [Time Lapse of Wine Settling (King Krab)](https://youtu.be/vHx9lcWSPOc?t=10) - Watch a short video of red and white wine naturally clearing the fine lees in carboys, without the use of fining agents. 35,000 pictures were taken with GoPro Hero 2 and 3, which took nearly 4 weeks.
- [Selecting Yeast Roundtable (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/1497-selecting-yeast-roundtable?utm_source=WineMaker+Newsletters+and+Events&utm_campaign=273468e4b1-WM+Newsletter+#90+Inactive+-+9/19/2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_89ca148646-273468e4b1-65506657&mc_cid=273468e4b1&mc_eid=4fce23ea99) - There are many commercial yeast strains available for home winemakers to choose from. And that list doesn’t even count the numerous other strains marketed and packaged for commercial wineries and then broken into smaller sizes suitable for home winemakers at some retail shops. With all of these options, how should a winemaker go about determining what strain they should choose?
- [Mom Juice Announces Retail Expansion into Target (Wine Business)](https://www.wineencore.com/mom-juice-announces-retail-expansion-into-target-wine-business/) - Mom Juice, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Target stores across Colorado and North Carolina. This expansion brings the brand's low-sugar, ingredient-transparent wines to the two co-founders' home states.
- [Wine Fermentation 101 (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/wine-fermentation) - Fermentation is a chemical reaction that takes place when yeast turns sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol. Obviously, this is a critical part of the entire process. A yeast cell will turn approximately 55% of the sugar it eats into ethyl alcohol, and the remaining 45% into carbon dioxide gas and other byproducts.
- [Cassidee Shull Honored in Leaders in Agriculture Program by Denver Business Journal (WIN)](https://www.wineencore.com/cassidee-shull-honored-in-leaders-in-agriculture-program-by-denver-business-journal-win/) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is proud to announce that CAVE’s Executive Director, Cassidee Shull, has been recognized as a 2024 Leader in Agriculture Honoree by the Denver Business Journal for her role in advancing Colorado’s wine industry.
- [Colterris adds to its Brand with New Tasting Room, Museum Plans (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/business/plum-location-colterris-adds-to-its-brand-with-new-tasting-room-museum-plans/article_851cc58e-f6a1-11ed-b3ec-2f1c3d9cd117.html) - Those driving along U.S. Highway 6 on the west side of Palisade likely have noticed a new name on a familiar sign. Plum Creek Cellars, which was one of the state’s oldest wineries, was purchased in December by Colterris owners Scott and Theresa High.
- [Carboy Winery Debuts Its Grand Line of Sparking Wines (Advisor WIN)](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/06/13/carboy-winery-debuts-its-grand-line-of-sparkling-wines?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=JohnMVanderburg/magazine/Colorado+Wine) - Carboy Winery, one of Colorado’s most well-known and largest wine operations, is ecstatic to announce the launch of its new line of sparkling wines: The GRAND series. The six new wines in the GRAND portfolio join Carboy’s ever expanding line of premium still and sparkling wines.
- [Grande River Vineyard Introduces Sparkling Wine (The Business Times)](https://thebusinesstimes.com/grande-river-vineyard-introduces-sparking-wine/) - Grand River Vineyards will celebrate the launch of Sante! Sparkling Wine produced in the Methode Champenoise at its seasonal pickup at the winery in Palisade on Saturday, June 17. The party, is open to the public and will feature live music by Tony Rosario as well as homemade Mexican food by the El Ray food truck.
- [LaNoue DuBois Provides Unique Events and Easy-drinking Wines (Montrose Press)](http://LaNoue DuBois provides unique events and easy-drinking wines) - LaNoue DuBois Winery has only been open for two years, but it’s a family business decades in the making. It has been in Owner Lee LaNoue’s family for decades, since his maternal grandparents bought more than 250 acres in the 1940s. When LaNoue approached his grandfather with the idea of winemaking back in 2001, he was so excited to see the land put to agricultural use that he gave LaNoue an acre to experiment with growing grapes.
- [Ordinary Fellow Wines - A Not So Ordinary Experience (Grape Experiences)](https://www.grape-experiences.com/2023/06/ordinary-fellow-wines-experience-colorado/?fbclid=IwAR1tkQnaeA_MCHke2Kimxv-il6LnYbYtr4KABATxvdGUUb2ZkoqQ9mPiFfw) - Ben Parsons, owner/winemaker at Ordinary Fellow in Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA is anything but ordinary. Nor are his wines. To be honest, I’m moderately familiar with Colorado wines since I’ve spent plenty of time in the state at laid back college towns and ski destinations with glass in hand.
- [Sauvage Spectrum Presents All Day Verde – The Flavor of Climate Change (Advisor WIN)](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/07/17/sauvage-spectrum-presents-all-day-verde-the-flavor-of-climate-change) - New summertime wine from Sauvage Spectrum and Spoke+Blossom ripens awareness of agriculture challenges amidst climate change. The collaborative effort has resulted in the creation of “All Day Verde,” a light and effervescent wine that promises to elevate your summertime experience. With each bottle sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to One Riverfront, a Grand Junction nonprofit dedicated to fostering community stewardship and enhancing the Colorado and Gunnison River corridors.
- [Sunset Magazine Awards Abbey Winery’s "As Above So Below – The Theurgist" 94 Points (Canon City Daily Record)](https://www.wineencore.com/sunset-magazine-awards-abbey-winerys-as-above-so-below-the-theurgist-94-points-canon-city-daily-record/) - The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey has been notified by the prestigious Sunset International Wine Competition that they have been awarded fifteen medals, including three golds, for their wines. The "As Above So Below – The Theurgist", a well-balanced red wine, was awarded gold at 94 points.
- [Bradley Family Conserves Farm for Future Generations (Montrose Press)](https://www.montrosepress.com/free_access/bradley-family-conserves-farm-for-future-generations/article_dd6f2cde-370d-11ee-8a56-c7ba9e0849ef.html) - Preserving the picturesque North Fork Valley for future generations is at the heart of a new partnership between Colorado West Land Trust and the Bradley family. This collaboration permanently protects approximately 55 acres of pristine fruitland in eastern Delta County, ensuring the preservation of Black Bridge Winery and Orchard Valley Farms.
- [Growing Up with the Knowledge and History of Wine in Palisade (The Maverick Observer)](https://themaverickobserver.com/colterris-winery-growing-up-with-the-history-of-wine/) - Growing up at a winery changes your perception of life and business. Palisade as your playground profoundly influences you as a person and as a businessman. For Keenan High, operations manager at Colterris Winery in Palisade, and his parents Theresa and Scott High, creating great wine but also enriching the experiences and stories is part of their legacy.
- [Hallowed Grounds (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/hallowed-grounds-thirst-colorado/) - Most wineries don’t have an exorcism or an accountant in their history. The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City has both. As the story goes, a monk from the historic Holy Cross Abbey performed an exorcism on an allegedly haunted winery in Palisade in 2000. That sparked an idea: Why not make wine at the monastery? The monks, who numbered about 20 at the time, recruited a winemaker and opened the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in 2002.
- [A Resurgence of Grapes in Southern Colorado is Giving Esoteric Wines a Spotlight (Colorado Sun)](https://www.wineencore.com/a-resurgence-of-grapes-in-southern-colorado-is-giving-esoteric-wines-a-spotlight-colorado-sun/) - Shawn Kauffman wanted to grow Malbec grapes at his Bugling Elk Vineyards & Winery in Penrose, CO. Badly. He planted more than 1,400 vines in 2018 to grow grapes for wine that would rival the finest Argentinian Malbec. Then he added more. Five years later, Kauffman is “done with Malbec.”
- [Hey Ma (Boulder Weekly)](https://www.wineencore.com/hey-ma-boulder-weekly/) - Colorado-based Mom Juice celebrates three years of transformative wine culture. When KT Winery launched its flagship brand, Mom Juice, owners Kristin Taylor and Macie Mincey had a clear vision. “We wanted to shift wine culture and community,” says Taylor. On Aug. 13, the duo celebrated their company’s third anniversary, during which time it grew from a largely online operation to selling in nearly 300 stores. Most are in Colorado, with another 20 or so in Charlotte, North Carolina, “the places where we’ve both lived,” Taylor explains. While Mom Juice is based in Denver, the wines are produced by veteran winemaker Brian Kosi out in Napa.
- [Spero Winery - The Allure of Unique RV Stays (OutThere Colorado)](https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/premium/harvest-host-rv-space-rental-company-looks-to-international-expansion/article_08f0b5fe-4900-11ee-840d-7bf215a084d4.html) - Roughly three years ago, June and Clyde Spero got a call from a company called Harvest Hosts. The Denver-based winemakers and operators of Spero Winery have spent their lives carrying on the traditions passed down to them by Clyde’s father, Gaetano. Gaetano immigrated to the U.S. at age 13 from Potenza, Italy and kept up the winemaking traditions of his hometown after settling in Colorado.
- [Restoration Vineyard Named 2023 Winery of the Year](https://www.wineencore.com/restoration-vineyard-named-winery-of-the-year/) - Each year, The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) presents an Award of Excellence for Winery of the Year. This year, Restoration Vineyards in Palisade earned the distinction. “We are honored to be recognized by our peers, many of whom have inspired us. It’s great to be contributing towards increasing the visibility of Colorado wine,” says Gary Brauns, owner and “chief restoration officer.”
- [Retail Wine Shop Owners Revel Sales Dip (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/retail-wine-shop-owners-revel-sales-dip-denver-post/) - One year ago this month, Colorado’s Proposition 125 went into effect, allowing grocery stores across the state to sell wine. Local wine and liquor stores said the impacts were immediate, as customers shifted their spending elsewhere. Clif Louis, owner of Cherry Creek’s The Vineyard Wine Shop, said his sales over the last year are down 36% compared to before the change.
- [Local Liquor Shops Worry One Year after Wine Enters Colorado Grocery Stores (CPR)](https://www.wineencore.com/local-liquor-shops-worry-one-year-after-wine-enters-colorado-grocery/) - The beginning of March marked one year since supermarkets and other large chain stores in Colorado started selling wine because Coloradans passed a ballot measure that expanded grocery liquor licenses to include it.
- [Colorado Amateurs Making Great Wine on a Smaller Scale (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-amateurs-making-great-wine-on-a-smaller-scale-the-daily-sentinel/) - There is no shortage of wine competitions across the country, but the Colorado Association of Viticulture and Enology’s annual Amateur Winemakers Competition isn’t just about the awards for home winemakers. It’s about learning to make better wine. Amateur winemakers and the contest judges all gathered in a conference room at the Grand Junction Convention Center during this year’s VinCO conference in January to hear the winners announced, but also to get feedback from the panel of judges.
- [MoreWine!](https://www.wineencore.com/morewine/) - Excellent resource containing free winemaking PDFs of manuals and instructions developed in-house at MoreWine! as a byproduct of over 10 years of winemaking experiments, conversations with industry experts, and most importantly, conversations with customers. You are free to print and distribute as you wish.
- [Grapevine Pruning - VSP, Guyot, & How to Convert Mature Vines (SHredWorld)](https://www.wineencore.com/grapevine-pruning-vsp-guyot-how-to-convert-mature-vines-shredworld/) - How to perform Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) and Guyot grapevine pruning in a hobby vineyard. This video explores why we converted some mature vines from VSP to Guyot vine training system. Advantages and disadvantages of vine training methods shown and discussed.
- [Dormant Cane and Spur Pruning (PennState Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/dormant-cane-and-spur-pruning-pennstate-extension/) - Grapevine pruning is an important and labor-intensive vineyard management task. Grapevine buds contain compressed shoots that will grow and produce a crop in the forthcoming season. Retaining fruitful buds is the primary method of manipulating shoot density and cluster number for the following season.
- [Climate, Weather and Vineyard Management (eVineyard)](https://www.wineencore.com/climate-weather-and-vineyard-management-evineyard/) - Climate and weather play an important role in viticulture. While the weather can change in a short period of time, climate represents the average of the weather over a period of time. While vineyard management practice depends on the climate in which the grapes are grown in, the weather is dictating winegrower’s daily work.
- [Prevention and Management of Frost Injury in Wine Grapes (NC State Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/prevention-and-management-of-frost-injury-in-wine-grapes-nc-state-extension/) - Late-spring frost events can cause severe injury to grapevines, often leading to the loss of fruitful buds and subsequent decreased yield and fruit quality. Severe frost injury has the potential to destroy a whole vintage. In areas such as the Southeast, where spring frosts are common, both passive and active frost control techniques are essential to maintain the longevity and economic sustainability of a vineyard.
- [Bird damage reduction strategies utilizing viticultural practices (MSU Extenstion)](https://www.wineencore.com/bird-damage-reduction-strategies-utilizing-viticultural-practices-msu-extenstion/) - Bird damage begins around Veraison and continues until late fall/winter when grapes are harvested for ice-wine production. If you don't have bird control, crop losses can reach up to 95% and 60% in red and white varieties, respectively. It is extremely difficult to stop birds once they have tasted the sweet grapes.
- [10 Worst Grapevine Insect Pests: How to Identify and Treat Them (Minneopa Orchards)](https://www.wineencore.com/10-worst-grapevine-insect-pests-how-to-identify-and-treat-them-minneopa-orchards/) - Nothing ruins a perfect growing season like annoying pests. One week, you’re looking forward to a healthy yield of grapes, and the next, your grape vine has suffered enough damage to threaten a future harvest. It may seem like a hopeless endeavor, but there are ways to spot and prevent grape vine pests from ruining your harvest.
- [7 Most Common Grapevine Diseases (Wine Cooler)](https://www.wineencore.com/7-most-common-grapevine-diseases-wine-cooler/) - For winemakers, grapevine diseases can be devastating. Unfortunately, there are many kinds of vine diseases that thrive in all sorts of conditions. Bacteria and fungi cause the most common grapevine diseases. Insects can also spread disease and damage roots. Environmental conditions can trigger fungi development that wreaks havoc on grapevines in vineyards.
- [Pruning and Training Grapes in the Home Vineyard (University of NH Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/pruning-and-training-grapes-in-the-home-vineyard-university-of-nh-extension/) - Home-grown grapes make excellent wine. A small home vineyard with even just a vine or two can be a beautiful and productive addition to the landscape, yard or patio. In this publication, we discuss the importance of pruning and training grapes and describe some of the training systems that can be used successfully in home vineyards.
- [Post-Harvest Vineyard Maintenance: Tips to Finish the Year Off Right (Grapevine Magazine)](https://www.wineencore.com/post-harvest-vineyard-maintenance-tips-to-finish-the-year-off-right-grapevine-magazine/) - Although the busy time of harvesting grapes is winding down or has ended for many vineyards, there’s not much time to sit back and relax before more critical work must be done. Many post-harvest vineyard tasks should be on every vineyard’s to-do lists to prepare for next year’s crop and sustain the longevity of the vineyard’s operations.
- [Summer in the Vineyard Sets the Stage for Harvest (WineEnthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/summer-in-the-vineyard-sets-the-stage-for-harvest-wineenthusiast/) - For some people, summer means warm temperatures, long days and carefree vibes. For vignerons, summer is hard work. After they prune and prepare the vineyards through the winter and spring, winemakers must shepherd grapes to the finish line. They pull leaves and drop fruit, monitor for diseases and pests, and protect against weather hazards.
- [Spring in the Vineyard Brings Hope and Rebirth (WineEnthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/spring-in-the-vineyard-brings-hope-and-rebirth-wineenthusiast/) - For winemakers, spring marks the shift from winter dormancy to reawakening. In the vineyard, the groundwork for harvest is laid and important transitions occur, from de-acclimation, bud break, and flowering, to cover crop, vine replanting, and more. Spring isn’t without its hazards, nor immune to the changing climate.
- [Pruning Backyard Grapevines in the First Three Years (Ohio State Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/pruning-backyard-grapevines-in-the-first-three-years-ohio-state-extension/) - Grape gardeners often become confused as to what should be pruned off and when. Proper pruning will help maintain a grapevine’s potential of producing a good quality fruit crop, develop good vine structure, increase sunlight exposure into the canopy, promote the development of next year’s fruiting wood, and potentially reduce disease and insect pressure.
- [Caring for Young Grape Vines (University of Maine Cooperative Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/caring-for-young-grape-vines-university-of-maine-cooperative-extension/) - In the four-minute video, pruning first-year vines is demonstrated.
- [Weeding a Vineyard with a Grape Hoe (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/weeding-a-vineyard-with-a-grape-hoe-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - In this three-minute video, I'll illustrate the usage of my absolute favorite garden tool which is a tremendous help in the vineyard. It is my Rogue 7-inch Grape Hoe. These are similar to a normal garden hoe but much heavier, which allows you to dig into harder ground and chop weeds out easily.
- [Weed Management in Organic Vineyards (UC Integrated Pest Management)](https://www.wineencore.com/weed-management-in-organic-vineyards-uc-integrated-pest-management/) - Weed control in vineyards enhances the establishment of newly planted vines and improves the growth and yield of established vines. Growers have many weed management tools available to achieve these objectives, which should be an integral part of an overall vineyard management system.
- [Cover Cropping Systems for Organically Farmed Vineyards (LODI Wine Growers)](https://www.wineencore.com/cover-cropping-systems-for-organically-farmed-vineyards-lodi-wine-growers/) - Vineyard cover cropping practices have been refined over the past 15 years. Following multiple trials conducted by the author and cooperating growers, we have identified a broad “plant palette” from which to choose in addressing specific cultural issues in vineyards, such as protection from soil erosion while building soil structure, organic matter, and overall soil quality.
- [First Year Vineyard Care (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/first-year-vineyard-care-winemaker/) - Planting a vineyard takes time, effort and planning. But your work is not over once the vines are in the ground. In order to have usable grapes by your third year, you’ll need to carefully manage the growth of your vines. The first year of vine growth is meant to establish a strong and vigorous root system and build stores of nutrients to hasten growth in subsequent years.
- [How to Plant Wine Grapes (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-plant-wine-grapes-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - In this six minute video, I show how to plant dormant grape vines and start your own backyard vineyard. If you want to grow grapes in your yard, check out this video. The grapes that I am growing are Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, Traminette, Riesling, Noiret, and Marquette. Most of the grape vines are grafted but a couple of the hybrids are own rooted.
- [Planting Dormant Grapevines (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/planting-dormant-grapevines-winemaker/) - Establishing a vineyard is an exciting and rewarding adventure. Like all of life’s challenges, your success or failure will be dictated by the amount of research, planning, effort and perseverance you exhibit throughout the process. If you’ve read my last few articles you know one thing is certain — there’s a lot to do before putting vines into the ground.
- [Planting Grapevines (Extension Foundation)](https://www.wineencore.com/planting-grapevines-extension-foundation/) - In most of the U.S., the best time to plant grape vines is very late winter or early spring. To ensure the highest quality vines and a specific cultivar or rootstock, order vines from a reputable nursery [1] in the summer or early fall prior to planting in spring. If you wait until January or February to order, you could have problems with plant availability and/or quality.
- [Vineyard Site Preparation (Cornell Cooperative Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/vineyard-site-preparation-cornell-cooperative-extension/) - After selection of a good site, proper site preparation is one of the most important factors in the ultimate success or failure of a vineyard. This is the time when changes can be made to the site to improve soil conditions, water handling, and the overall efficiency of managing the vineyard. Many experienced grape growers will say that investing the time and money in good site preparation will save both in the long run.
- [Resource Guide (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/resource-guide-winemaker/) - Making wine takes some skill and instinct, but it certainly isn’t a guessing game. With the right information and calculations, anyone can make delicious, well-crafted wines at home. That’s why we have created this guide for home winemakers to use as a tool.
- [Starter Winemaking Equipment (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/starter-winemaking-equipment-winemaker/) - A winemaking starter equipment kit is a great jumping-off point for most people getting into the hobby. But some folks may already have a few pieces of the standard beginner equipment and don’t feel the need to get an entire starter set-up.
- [Monitoring and Adjusting pH (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/monitoring-and-adjusting-ph-winemaker/) - I am always surprised at how many winemakers — new and experienced alike — still make wine with absolutely no concern for pH. It’s akin to never checking the engine oil in your car. Sooner or later, you’ll be left stranded by the side of the road, hood open, and smoke billowing from the engine . . . or with a case of spoiled wine.
- [Guide to Cleaning and Sanitizing Winemaking Equipment (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/guide-to-cleaning-and-sanitizing-winemaking-equipment-winemaker/) - We can probably all agree that readying equipment for winemaking is not exactly a carboy of fun; nevertheless, it is an absolutely crucial aspect of winemaking. Reports of wine gone bad and, sadly, accidents resulting from improper washing and sanitizing of equipment and handling of chemicals are all too common.
- [Dirt Don’t Lie: The Impact of Soil on Vineyards and Wine (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/dirt-dont-lie-the-impact-of-soil-on-vineyards-and-wine/) - In general, wine grapes of the Vitis vinifera family grow between the 30th and 50th parallels of latitude where the average temperatures are between 50 and 70 °F (10 and 21 °C). Grapes are grown on stony hillsides with almost no soil, the vines clinging and fighting for every inch of purchase. Grapes are grown in deep, fertile soil where they produce astounding amounts of vigor (and hopefully fruit!).
- [Using Fining Agents (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/using-fining-agents-winemaker/) - Pesky cloudy wines! Sediments in the bottle! There is nothing more frustrating to home winemakers than a wine that will not clear or that continues to throw sediments in the bottle. Making crystal-clear wine is an important objective in any type of winemaking. Anything less is considered a serious wine fault — a telltale sign of poor winemaking control — and will probably be shunned by serious wine drinkers.
- [Solving the Sulfite Puzzle (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/solving-the-sulfite-puzzle-winemaker/) - When I first started making wine at home, I understood the role and importance of sulfite in preserving wine, but I never could get the same answer twice to my queries on how much sulfite I should add. Sulfite is the most effective and widely used preservative in winemaking. It safeguards musts and wines against premature oxidation and microbes that could otherwise spoil wine.
- [When Wines go Bad (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/when-wines-go-bad-winemaker/) - Whether you make wine at home, commercially, or simply enjoy drinking it, it’s likely you have encountered faulted wine; maybe it was the subtle aroma of geranium leaves, an aromatically muted glass pour, the unmistakable odor of barnyard, or perhaps you thought you poured yourself a glass of nail polish remover by mistake.
- [Wildlife Control in the Vineyard (Grapevine Magazine)](https://www.wineencore.com/wildlife-control-in-the-vineyard-grapevine-magazine/) - Depending on what region of the country your vineyard is located, you may be faced with many different animals that love to wander into your grapevines. Some of the most common wildlife species that negatively impact vineyards are deer, rodents, birds, and raccoons. Birds, in particular, are notorious for pecking through fruit and damaging it so that it cannot be used for winemaking.
- [In the Wine Lab (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/in-the-wine-lab/) - Sooner or later, if you make wine at home, you are going to do some chemical analysis. There are some tests that are absolutely essential to any complete winemaking program, others that are informative but optional, and some that are mostly curiosities. Among all the tests, some of the equipment is required, some of it can be done without, and some of it goes on the birthday wish list for someone else to buy for you.
- [Understanding the Basics of pH Meters (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/understanding-the-basics-of-ph-meters-winemaker/) - After some convenience items like a racking cane and a wine thief are added to your winemaking equipment arsenal, a quality pH meter should be one of your next investments. Being able to get an accurate read on where your wine’s pH lands on the spectrum has huge implications not only for flavor and balance but more importantly its microbial stability and impact on sulfite additions. It is probably the single most important number you can obtain while making wine.
- [Bulk Aging (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/bulk-aging-winemaker/) - Aging your wine is not the most exciting winemaking topic, but it is a critical topic. Aging wine is considered from the time after your fermentation is completed through the time spent in the bottle before consumption. The three basic goals of aging your wines are to assure stability, to correct a flaw or fault, and to evolve the wine style by increasing complexity, flavor, and aroma.
- [Getting Closure: Corkers and Cork Sizing (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/getting-closure-corkers-and-cork-sizing-winemaker/) - Properly sealing up your wine is the last great task at hand before laying down bottles. Making informed decisions on what size and type of cork suits your needs best and using the right tool can make a world of difference in its age-ability. In the April-May 2020 issue of “Beginner’s Block,” we covered the various closure options that are available to most winemakers and special considerations for each.
- [Corks and Closures (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/corks-and-closures-winemaker/) - Every bottle of wine needs some form of closure to keep oxygen out and your wine sealed inside. What you select to seal your bottles up with should be highly dependent upon your ultimate winemaking goals. But a few generalities should be followed:
- [Planning Your Backyard Vineyard (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/planning-your-backyard-vineyard-winemaker/) - With all the excitement of harvest and crush in the air, it’s easy to forget about planting. But if you’d like to start a small, backyard vineyard next spring, there are some important things to do before winter arrives. It’ll make it easier to get your vines in the ground when the weather warms up. The most important elements in any vineyard development project are research and resources. And the most important resources are other grape growers.
- [Vineyard Trellis and Training (WineMaker)](https://www.wineencore.com/vineyard-trellis-and-training-winemaker/) - There are several options available to a backyard grape grower when considering which trellis configuration and which training system to use. How do we focus on what’s important in a trellis and training system and avoid getting caught up in the mire? Let’s look at the basic requirements and select a trellis system that has practical trellis design and installation parameters for the backyard grape grower.
- [How to Setup a Drip Irrigation System (Ison's Nursery & Vineyards)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-setup-a-drip-irrigation-system-isons-nursery-vineyards/) - In this 11-minute video, Greg Ison from Ison's Nursery and Vineyard demonstrates how to train a newly planted muscadine vine up to the wire, and how to install a drip irrigation system to support the vines. These are important steps in establishing your vineyard.
- [Vineyard Irrigation: Wet Your Plants with Efficiency & Precision (Grapevine Magazine)](https://www.wineencore.com/vineyard-irrigation-wet-your-plants-with-efficiency-precision-gravevine-magazine/) - The importance of water and its management for grapevine quality and yield cannot be overstated,” said Randy Heinzen, president of Vineyard Professional Services in Paso Robles, California. “When it comes to irrigation,” said Heinzen, “vineyards depend on drip irrigation for the most part.
- [How Much Wine Can a Small Vineyard Produce? (UC Davis Extension)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-much-wine-can-a-small-vineyard-produce-uc-davis-extension/) - Many people are interested in growing grapes for homemade wine. This PDF worksheet should help you predict your production capabilities. Grape crops vary from year to year, but it’s important to estimate yield in order to plan for your required winemaking equipment.
- [Should you Plant Your Vineyard Without North-South Rows? (Grapevine Magazine)](https://www.wineencore.com/should-you-plant-your-vineyard-without-north-south-rows-grapevine-magazine/) - Row orientation is one of the first decisions a grower makes when planting a new vineyard. How much does this decision matter, and what should you consider when choosing row orientation? For generations, many have touted north-south orientation as a best practice because it exposes the canopy to the most direct sunlight. But modern research suggests that, it is more complicated than this.
- [Starting a Backyard Vineyard (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/starting-a-backyard-vineyard-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - In this eight-and-a-half-minute video, we will explain the basics of growing a vineyard in your backyard. This vineyard is in the Pittsburgh area and will produce around 500lbs of grapes once mature. The vines planted are Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Lemberger, Riesling, and Traminette. The vineyard should start producing grapes in the third year.
- [How to Start a Vineyard (WikiHOW)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-start-a-vineyard-wikihow/) - Many people dream of turning their love of horticulture and fruit growing into a vineyard, and others simply want to start a backyard vineyard to make a few bottles of their own wine. Whether a vineyard is your hobby or a potential money-making investment, it’s essential to start off on the right track. Prepare your land, family, and pocketbook, choose the best grapes, and start growing. It may sound simple, but there’s a lot more to it than many first time grape growers know.
- [The Life Cycle of a Wine Grape: From Planting to Harvest (Wine Cooler)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-live-cycle-of-a-wine-grape-from-planting-to-harvest-to-bottle-wine-cooler/) - A high-level overview of the process affirming commitment requirements. Making wine is a long, slow process. It can take a full three years to get from the initial planting of a brand-new grapevine through the first harvest, and the first vintage might not be bottled for another two years after that. But when terroir and winemaking skills combine, the finished product is worth the wait.
- [Tips on Designing Your Own Custom Wine Labels (Wine Folly)](https://www.wineencore.com/tips-on-designing-your-own-custom-wine-labels-wine-folly/) - Creating a custom wine label is a clever way to personalize the gift of wine. However, how do you get started creating a label and what should you consider? How does one come up with a great wine label concept or how does one go about making wine labels?
- [Bottling Wine at Home 1-oh-1 (SHredWorld)](https://www.wineencore.com/bottling-wine-at-home-1-oh-1-shredworld/) - Seven-minute video demonstrating an easy method of bottling and labeling wine at home. Quick, low-cost method explained. Review of equipment, techniques, and sterilization included.
- [Wine Bottle Shapes (The Carey Company)](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-bottle-shapes-the-carey-company/) - With 1 billion gallons of wine consumed by U.S. wine drinkers in 2020 alone, the wine production industry is poised for exponential growth. Browse the shelves in any wine shop and you’re likely to see many different varieties of wines available. You’ll also notice the wide array of wine bottle shapes, colors, and sizes available. But what are these different bottle shapes and why are there so many variations?
- [How to Bottle Wine - Filling Bottles (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-bottle-wine-filling-bottles-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - Four-minute video exploring bottling with a wand and water-induced siphon.
- [How to Bottle Wine (Midwest Supplies)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-bottle-wine-midwest-supplies/) - So you are ready to bottle your wine? Great. Bottling wine is very easy to do, but there are a few things to know to make sure your wine will last for a long time. Sanitation always comes first! Second, here’s a list of everything you’ll need to bottle your wine:
- [When is the Best Time to Bottle Wine? (Smart Winemaking)](https://www.wineencore.com/when-is-the-best-time-bottle-wine-smart-winemaking/) - Deciding when to bottle your wine can be tricky. There is no one size fits all timeline, but there are some factors that should be taken into consideration. No matter what the wine type, it should appear crystal clear by the time of bottling. The wine should also be "stable" so that no unexpected processes occur inside the bottle.
- [To Oak or Not to Oak: the Influence of Oak on Wine (Vincarta)](https://www.wineencore.com/to-oak-or-not-to-oak-the-influence-of-oak-on-wine-vincarta/) - Oak has a bad rep. I know lots of people who won’t drink chardonnay at all because they had a bad experience with an over-oaked new world example. But the influence of oak on wine is not as simple as that. But oak also contributes many of the flavors we associate with good wine, especially in reds. So, to oak or not to oak: that is the question!
- [Wine Filtering and Fining (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-filtering-and-fining-morewine/) - Both fining and filtration are treatments that can be done to further polish or finish the wine just before bottling. Fining works by introducing an agent to the wine that physically binds with a targeted element, most commonly tannins or proteins. Once the reaction finishes and the agglomeration precipitates out to the bottom of the vessel, the wine is racked to remove it from the sediment. Filtration works by passing the wine through a material that contains a series of very small holes (or “pores”) similar to a coffee filter.
- [Racking Homemade Wine - Do's and Don'ts (SHredWorld)](https://www.wineencore.com/racking-homemade-wine-dos-and-donts-shredworld/) - Comprehensive five minute video about why and how to rack (or transfer) wine from one container to another for home winemakers. The advantages and disadvantages of different transfer methods are demonstrated. When to rack? 1 To get the wine off the lees (sediment), 2 when you need the container that it is in for something else, or 3 when you are ready to bottle and you use a different container for bottling.
- [What Are 'Lees' in Wine? (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/what-are-lees-in-wine-wine-enthusiast/) - Lees are like the drunk uncle at a family gathering, it gives a beverage life, but if it overstays its welcome, things could turn left quick. So, what are lees? Where do they come from? As yeast is added to wine, it starts to ferment, converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide as it mixes with the grape juice. Eventually, when the yeast has consumed all of the sugar in the wine, it drops to the bottom of the fermentation vessel.
- [How Often Should You Rack Your Wine? (Smart Winemaking)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-often-should-you-rack-your-wine-smart-winemaking/) - Racking is simply the process of transferring a wine from one container to another while leaving behind any sediment or "lees". Why do you rack your wine? Over time fruit particles and dead yeast cells will settle out of the wine and pile up on the bottom of your container. In the first days after pressing a wine, this layer will be very thick and particularly troublesome.
- [Aging Wine (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/aging-wine-morewine/) - The French use the term élévage to refer to the aging/storage period in a wine's life. It roughly equates to our term “to raise” in English, as in raising a child. An appropriate term, since our job as winemakers during this stage is to watch over the wine while providing the care and proper environment needed for it to have the best chance of developing positively. Aging/storage is made up of three parts: letting the wine continue to work on its own, monitoring its progress both chemically (by testing) and sensorally (by tasting), and carrying out a series of rackings for clarification as needed.
- [The Best Wine Festivals in America, According to Drink Pros (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-best-wine-festivals-in-america-according-to-drink-pros-wine-enthusiast/) - Colorado's Food + Wine Classic Aspen chosen one of nine. Wine festivals are a great way to immerse oneself in the world of wine—without forking out thousands of dollars on courses or trips to growing regions. In major cities and small towns across the country...
- [Colorado Wines Hitting High Points (Forbes)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-wines-hitting-high-points-forbes/) - During a recent trip within the U.S., the car’s GPS navigation system took me on an unexpected route between Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Basalt, Colorado. It steered me through a small town named Paonia in western Colorado, where I happened to have spent time—decades ago—as an intern for an environmental newspaper. Wanting to see this town again I veered in.
- [Celebrate the New Year (and beyond) with These Colorado Bubbles (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/10-colorado-sparkling-wines-to-help-ring-in-the-new-year-thirst-colorado/) - This New Year’s Eve, when you pop open a bottle of local bubbly, toast to 2023 memories and a new year full of hopes — but also say “cheers” to the notable sparkling wine scene that Colorado’s winemakers are cultivating.
- [Check Out Great Colorado Wineries with Restaurants (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/check-out-great-colorado-wineries-with-restaurants-thirst-colorado/) - Marla Yetka of Bigsby’s Folly Winery likes to use a Julia Child quote when it comes to wine and food: “Wine is meant to be with food – that’s the point of it.” As the co-founder and chief experience officer, Yetka has adopted that idea at her craft winery and restaurant in RiNo. “Food brings out the best in wine and wine brings out the best in food. They simply go hand in hand,” Yetka says. Colorado Wineries including Bigsby's Folly, Aspen Peak Cellars, Balistreri, Deep Roots Winery & Bistro, Carboy Winery, and Sweet Heart Winery
- [2023 VinCO Awards of Excellence Announced! (WIN)](https://www.wineencore.com/2023-vinco-awards-of-excellence-announced-win/) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) just finished their annual VinCO & WCHS Conference and Trade Show, which took place January 15-18 at the Grand Junction Convention Center. VinCO is the region’s premier grape growing and winemaking conference and brings together top experts in enology, viticulture, and marketing.
- [8 Local and Noteworthy Colorado Wineries Found Off the Beaten Path (OutThere CO)](https://www.wineencore.com/8-local-and-noteworthy-colorado-wineries-found-off-the-beaten-path-outthere-co/) - Colorado is known for its iconic natural destinations and the opportunity for outdoor recreation it provides, but it's also home to a growing wine scene. Here are eight of Colorado's local and noteworthy wineries you'll find off the beaten path.
- [High-Tech Wine (CMU Now)](https://www.wineencore.com/high-tech-wine-cmu-now/) - Colorado Mesa University's Viticulture & Enology Program has received a $50,000 grant from ETS Laboratories in St. Helena, California, marking a significant boost for western Colorado's winemaking industry. The grant, to be distributed in annual installments of $10,000 over five years, will extend ETS Laboratories' sophisticated analytical services to CMU Tech and, by extension, the Colorado winemaking community.
- [Celebrating Colorado Wine & Spirits (Wine Lady Out West)](https://www.wineencore.com/celebrating-colorado-wine-spirits-wine-lady-out-west/) - You know what’s wild? For all the wine “holidays” and dedicated months celebrating specific wine regions, there is no Colorado Wine & Spirits month (yet)! Having lived in Denver for nearly a decade, and having tried numerous wines and spirits from across the Centennial State, I’m on a mission to bring more awareness to the many fine producers from there.
- [The Newest Governor's Cup Wine Collection — World-Class Wines Emerge From Colorado (S + B)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-newest-governors-cup-wine-collection-world-class-wines-emerge-from-colorado-s-b/) - Each year, a panel of 15 highly acclaimed wine industry members — including sommeliers, chefs, writers and wine experts from around the country — participate in a blind judging event to determine the 12 wines that make up the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection. These are world class wines with Colorado terroir.
- [Colorado Cider Scene is Ripe with Innovation, Experimentation (ThirstCO)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorado-cider-scene-is-ripe-with-innovation-experimentation-thirstco/) - #The year is 1860. Thousands of miners are pouring into Colorado each week, perhaps pausing on arrival after an arduous journey to look out upon the Rocky Mountains. But these miners aren’t here for the scenery. Instead, they are hoping to get lucky, find gold, and strike it rich
- [The Best Colorado Wineries to Visit Right Now (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-best-colorado-wineries-to-visit-right-now-wine-enthusiast/) - Elevation is everything in Colorado. The state boasts an average altitude of about 6,800 feet above sea level, making it the highest contiguous state in the United States. It follows that wineries in the Centennial State are similarly elevated—in both the literal and figurative sense.
- [1st Year Vineyard - Part II](https://www.wineencore.com/1st-year-vineyard-planning-and-planting-part-ii/) - Personal blog account of vineyard planting. The time had come to dig holes for the grape rootstock. Complete to-date; vineyard site and grape selection, site prep, vine row, and hole layout, and determine how to plant the rootstock. To do; plant, install irrigation, monitor growth, build wildlife fence, and winter prep.
- [So You Think You Know Malo? (SevenFifty Daily)](https://www.wineencore.com/so-you-think-you-know-malo-sevenfifty-daily/) - Malolactic fermentation is often explained by describing the buttery, creamy notes it contributes to many Chardonnays. A couple of decades ago, that profile was highly valued, and the hallmark of some very well-known California brands. However, as that style has fallen largely out of favor, many wine drinkers have come to take a more negative view of malolactic fermentation as something that can make wine seem heavy or graceless.
- [Primary vs Secondary Fermentation - Improve Your Winemaking Knowledge (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/primary-vs-secondary-fermentation-improve-your-winemaking-knowledge-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - Eight-minute video about why we use the terms Primary and Secondary fermentation. Are these the right terms for wine, or do they come from beer and naturally have been adopted by home winemakers? What is the difference between primary and secondary fermentation? How does this differ from malolactic fermentation?
- [How to Choose a Wine Grape Press! (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-choose-a-wine-grape-press-morewine/) - There are basically two types of wine press in the world: Basket Presses (also called Ratchet Presses) and Bladder Presses. The essential concept behind a wine press is to separate the juice or fermented wine (depending on if you're doing reds or whites) from the skins, seeds and pulp that make up the solid parts of the grape.
- [To Malo or Not to Malo (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/technique/1154-to-malo-or-not-to-malo) - Many home winemakers are uncertain on whether or not to have their wines go through malolactic fermentation (MLF). This is not surprising since there is no “one size fits all” approach to the decision and using MLF depends on the type and style of wine that you are trying to make. MLF has a big effect on the flavor and stability of a wine and therefore it is important to fully understand how it works and what it does so you can make the correct winemaking decision in your cellar.
- [How Does Wine Fermentation Work? (Padigan)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-does-wine-fermentation-work-padigan/) - The sweet, nutrient-rich must is an ideal medium for growing diverse species of yeast during the fermentation process. Naturally present yeast may include the familiar Saccharomyces, found in bread and beer, as well as more exotic genera. As a result, the beginning of fermentation involves a lot of biodiversity, with many different types of yeast competing for resources.
- [Wine Fermentation Explained: How the Process Affects the Flavor and Texture of Your Vino (Robb Report)](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-fermentation-explained-how-the-process-affects-the-flavor-and-texture-of-your-vino-robb-report/) - Wine has been made by humans for about 7,000 years, and experts agree that until quite recently it may not have tasted very good. For millennia wine has been the ultimate expression of agriculture.
- [Pressing a Red Wine Fermentation (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/pressing-a-red-wine-fermentation-morewine/) - At the end of the fermentation, the wine will have extracted everything it needs from the seeds and skins. When this is completed, it is time to press. It is important to press in a timely fashion because prolonged exposure to grape solids post-fermentation might cause reactions that could generate off-flavors and otherwise ruin the wine.
- [Pressing Grapes (Barnello Winery)](https://www.wineencore.com/pressing-grapes-barnello-winery/) - This video shows how we press grapes after they have been crushed and destemmed. After pressing, we end up with 100% juice, which we transfer into vats (usually 32-gallon vats), where the majority of solids fall out to create what is called the gross lees.
- [First Bladder Press Use (Seminary View Vineyard and Winery)](https://www.wineencore.com/first-bladder-press-use-seminary-view-vineyard-and-winery/) - In this video we are making use of our new bladder press. We are using it here to press the juice off of our small Chambourcin grape harvest. Enjoy!
- [When is Fermentation Finished? (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/when-is-fermentation-finished-morewine/) - Within two weeks most of the sugar will have been consumed by the yeast and fermentation will slow, making it easier to keep track of the falling sugar level of your wine. You want to be aware of your sugar levels because they will give you an overview of how the ferment has been progressing.
- [A Simple Guide on How to Choose Wine Yeast (AIH)](https://www.wineencore.com/a-simple-guide-on-how-to-choose-wine-yeast-adventures-in-homebrewing/) - I have been making wine from fresh must purchased in 6-gallon pails I can not seem to get it as dry as commercial wines. It appears all sugars have fermented, SG.end up around 0.992-0.994. Is there a certain method or specific yeast to use?
- [Testing the Must for Sugar Content, pH and TA (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/testing-the-must-for-sugar-content-ph-and-ta-morewine-2/) - Before you add the yeast, you need to test the must to determine if any additions/corrections are needed. Very rarely will you get a grape that naturally has the required balance of acids, sugars, and pH necessary to create a harmonious wine. When one or more of these elements are out of their ideal ranges, the quality of the wine suffers.
- [Testing the Must for Sugar Content, pH and TA (MoreWine!)](https://morewinemaking.com/articles/testing_wine_must) - After crush and before you add the yeast, you need to test the must to determine if any additions/corrections are needed. Very rarely will you get a grape that naturally has the required balance of acids, sugars, and pH necessary to create a harmonious wine. When one or more of these elements are out of their ideal ranges, the quality of the wine suffers.
- [Using a Grape Crusher Destemmer (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/using-a-grape-crusher-destemmer-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - This is a Marchisio Manual Crusher Destemmer with a stainless hopper and grate. The grapes that we are running through it are old vine zinfandel from Lodi, California. The crusher destemmer has a mount for a motor but for anything under 500lbs it would not be necessary.
- [Creating a Balanced Must (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/1013-creating-a-balanced-must) - ADVANCED (and important) - There are three elements that are critical to have balanced in a must: pH/TA, structure, and sugar. Each of these elements has a direct influence on the quality of the finished wine individually. More importantly, it is the way the pH/TA, structure and sugars are balanced before fermentation begins that really makes or breaks a finished wine.
- [Fresh Grape Packing Action for the Nation's Home Winemakers (Lodi Wine)](https://www.wineencore.com/fresh-grape-packing-action-for-the-nations-home-winemakers-lodi-wine/) - Every mid-September through early October, one of the common sights in vineyards in Lodi is pickers loading grapes into 40-pound lug boxes. Next to the vines, the pickers weigh each lug box on scales in order to be as precise as possible. At the edge of the vineyards, on the side of the road, the lugs are then emptied into colorful wooden boxes by grape packers.
- [How To Crush Grapes And Why It's Important! (AIH)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-crush-grapes/) - Crushing the wine grapes is a very straight forward process. All you do is burst the skin of each grape. This is necessary to release the juice. It also allows the yeast and enzymes into the grape to further break down the fiber and release even more juice along with flavor and body elements that will make up the character of the resulting wine.
- [How to Harvest Quality Fruit (Western Agricultural Research Center - MSU)](https://www.wineencore.com/harvesting-quality-fruit/) - Aim for harvesting on a cool, dry day, as dry grapes will store longer than wet grapes. There are a couple different harvesting tools to choose from. One option is to use sharp pruning shears/clippers (we prefer the more scissor-like trimmers with narrow tips) rather than pulling clusters by hand, as this will ensure you’re not damaging the vine or knocking off other clusters.
- [The Crush is the First Step in Turning Grapes into Wine (VinePair)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-crush-is-the-first-step-in-turning-grapes-into-wine-vinepair/) - Foot treading is anything but the homey, silly dance most drinkers imagine when they think of traditional grape-stomping rituals. In reality, foot treading is far more work than modern methods for crushing grapes, though it starts the winemaking process off as efficiently as more advanced and modern methods.
- [Harvest 101: The Basics of Crush Season (Wine Spectator)](https://www.wineencore.com/harvest-101-the-basics-of-crush-season-wine-spectator/) - Sports teams have playoffs. Students have finals. And for winegrowers, the big sink-or-swim moment—the event the whole year's efforts have led up to—is harvest. The period culminating in grape crush begins when the grapes start to change color in mid to late summer. The actual picking of the grapes usually happens between August and November above the equator and February to April below.
- [How are Liquor Stores Faring Since Coloradans Can Now Pick Up Wine with their Milk and Eggs? (CPR)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-are-liquor-stores-faring/) - On a recent Friday evening at Mondo Vino, a liquor store on West 32nd Ave. in Denver’s West Highlands neighborhood, there was a wine tasting going on in the back of the store. It’s the reason Julia Ward is there. She lives nearby.
- [Malolactic Chromatography Testing (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/malolactic-chromatography-testing-morewine/) - Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a winemaking process involving a special bacterial strain that metabolizes the malic acid naturally found in grapes into lactic acid. Lactic acid is a weaker acid than malic acid so the effect of this conversion is a decrease in the wine's acidity along with a corresponding raise in the wine's pH. As an additional benefit, the bacteria also add mouthfeel and complexity to the wine.
- [Measuring Sulfites in a Wine - Make Wine Like a Pro (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/measuring-sulfites-in-a-wine-make-wine-like-a-pro-the-home-winemaker/) - If you are serious about winemaking, you will want to get serious about SO2 management. In this 17-minute video, we will be performing a Free SO2 testing on several wines. To make the test much easier, I am using the Vinmetrica SC-300, which also tests pH, TA as well as SO2.
- [How to Use a Hydrometer for Winemaking (OldManStino)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-use-a-hydrometer-for-winemaking-oldmanstino/) - In this three-minute video, we discuss how to properly use a hydrometer, the science behind how it works, and what some of the common scales listed on the hydrometer are (Specific Gravity, Potential Alcohol, and the Brix scale).
- [5 Best Wine Making Kits for Home Brewing (Heavy.)](https://www.wineencore.com/5-best-wine-making-kits-for-home-brewing-heavy/) - Brewing your own wine with a winemaking kit is a fun hobby with an even more enjoyable reward: bottles of your very own vintage. You don’t need a whole cellar, experience, or oak casks to make your own impressive wine. Discover how easy it can be with these easy-to-follow kits.
- [Basic Wine Making Equipment for Beginners (Adventures in Homebrewing)](https://www.wineencore.com/basic-wine-making-equipment-for-beginners-adventures-in-homebrewing/) - If you want to jump right into making wine without using a pre-made winemaking kit, it can be done just fine. But there are certain pieces of fermentation equipment that you should have. With that in mind, here is a basic winemaking equipment list for beginners.
- [Wine Making Kits for Beginners (Midwest Supplies)](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-making-kits-for-beginners-midwest-supplies/) - Choosing a winemaking equipment kit is the first step in your winemaking adventure. All of our Master Vintner equipment kits will provide you with everything you need to make great wine. Our wine kits range from 1 gallon to 6 gallon in capacity.
- [MoreWine!](https://www.wineencore.com/morewine-2/) - With internet research, you'll find many online retailers and wholesalers hawking goods for the hobbyist and professional winemaker alike. There is one wholesaler standing out from the rest, MoreWine! (MW). MW supports every need the winemaker has from ingredients to equipment, including reference materials and help guides.
- [Winemaking Starter Kits (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/winemaking-starter-kits-morewine/) - If you are interested in making your own wine, you've come to the right place. MoreWine! has an extensive selection of winemaking equipment for beginners, professionals, and in-between, as well as ingredients, and winemaking information.
- [Essential Equipment for Winemaking (Prospero)](https://www.wineencore.com/essential-equipment-for-wine-making-prospero/) - For the longest time, wines were only crafted by the hands of expert vintners that had the luxury of picking fresh grapes from their vineyard and the professional winemaking equipment to ensure proper fermentation, aging, and overall quality. Over the years, however, winemaking kits and at-home winemaking equipment have piqued the interest of vino lovers from all over the world.
- [Winemaking: A Quick Overview of Process & Equipment (Wine Cooler)](https://www.wineencore.com/winemaking-a-quick-overview-of-process-equipment-wine-cooler/) - You love drinking wine and exploring many wines from all over the world. So you decide one day, you would like to make your own wine. Even if you have found a great supplier or grower from where to source your grapes or juice, that is only just the beginning.
- [Basics of Home Winemaking (Clemson.edu)](https://www.wineencore.com/basics-of-home-winemaking-clemson-edu/) - “Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” – Ernest Hemingway
- [Nine Can’t Miss Western Slope Wine and Cider Stops (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/nine-cant-miss-western-slope-wine-and-cider-stops-thirst-colorado/) - When searching for the perfect wine in Colorado, a trip to Palisade is likely in order. Known for delicious fresh fruits, it’s no wonder that in Palisade and western Colorado one can find a wine or beverage for almost any palate.
- [Colorado’s Wine Region Thriving Despite Wild Weather (Telluride Daily Planet)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorados-wine-region-thriving-despite-wild-weather-telluride-daily-planet/) - Even faced with climate change and harsh environmental conditions, Palisade’s winemakers are gaining recognition. Palisade is best known for its peaches, but grapes are becoming a key part of this region’s economy and agriculture. Western Colorado’s wine region has been rapidly growing in recent years, producing better bottles from the area’s atypical terroir.
- [9 Winery Airbnb Rentals Across the US (Architectural Digest)](https://www.wineencore.com/9-winery-airbnb-rentals-across-the-us-architectural-digest/) - For wine lovers who appreciate solid innovative design, it doesn’t get any better than waking up to vineyard views in one of the many wine regions in the US. It’s not just postcard-perfect views from one room in the house: These properties offer vineyard views from bed, a soaking tub, or via walls of windows—as well as from outside the property.
- [These Colorado Winemakers Are Getting Funky (Westword)](https://www.wineencore.com/these-colorado-winemakers-are-getting-funky-westword/) - The term “natural wine” has gained a good amount of traction in recent years, and in Denver, bars like Noble Riot and Yacht Club have helped popularize the trend. Because there are no designated guidelines for natural wines like there are with organic wine, what the term means can vary by producer. In many cases, natural wines are produced with minimal intervention and are made with little or no additives. Often, they are described as bright, funky and hazy.
- [This Full-bodied Red was Just Named the Best Wine in Colorado (Denver Post)](https://www.wineencore.com/this-full-bodied-red-was-just-named-the-best-wine-in-colorado-denver-post/) - Alfred Eames Cellars just put an end to Carboy Winery’s two-year winning streak at the Governor’s Cup. Alfred Eames Cellars, located at Puesta del Sol Vineyards three miles south of Paonia in the West Elks AVA, won Best in Show on Nov. 4, for its 2019 Carmena. The wine beat 11 other contenders that participated in the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection.
- [Urban(e) Colorado Wine (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/urbane-colorado-wine-thirst-colorado/) - Two years ago, the prestigious Food & Wine magazine heralded Colorado’s Grand Valley as “the new Sonoma.” The region around Palisade and Fruita is dotted with respected wineries. But those glass-swirling wine experts are likely to check in on the Front Range on their next Colorado excursion. That’s because the urban corridor also produces top-quality wines alongside our world-famous craft beers and solid spirits.
- [Sail and Sip (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/sail-and-sip-thirst-colorado/) - Colorado may be a landlocked state, but that doesn’t mean sailing is off the table. That is, miniature remote-control sailing where the boats can literally fit on a table. Located in Paonia in the West Elks AVA (American Viticultural Area), Azura Cellars & Gallery is more than a winery. Yes, they make incredible wines including cabernet franc, merlot, pinot noir and pinot gris, but the winery also doubles as an art gallery and the home of a yacht racing club.
- [Old World Meets New World (Thirst Colorado)](https://www.wineencore.com/old-world-meets-new-world-thirst-colorado/) - One might not think that a Bordeaux-style wine could be made outside the French region of the same name. However, three local wineries have gathered enough acclaim for their product to be featured on the new AmaWaterways Taste of Bordeaux River Cruise.
- [13 Women-Led Wineries and Tasting Rooms to Visit (Prime Women)](https://www.wineencore.com/13-women-led-wineries-and-tasting-rooms-to-visit-prime-women/) - Women are making their mark on the wind industry. Jayme Henderson of The Storm Cellar in the West Elks AVA is one of them. There are many wineries and tasting rooms around the world, but here are 13 women-led wineries and tasting rooms you need to try.
- [ZenZen Gardens - Tasting Room and Oasis (High Country Shopper)](https://www.highcountryshopper.com/spotlight/spotlight-on-business-zenzen-gardens-tasting-room-and-oasis/article_07895440-f97e-11ed-8e23-9bf92e406096.html) - After many years of perfecting their skills, Cindie Sorensen of Zenzen Gardens and Alfred Eames Cellars have joined their visions together to bring the newest wine tasting room to the North Fork Valley.
- [Rain & Shine: Colorado Wine Country, Part 2 (KVNF Paonia - Calla Rose Ostrander)](https://www.kvnf.org/show/rain-shine/2023-09-07/rain-shine-colorado-wine-country-part-2) - If you wonder what makes Colorado unique and special in the wine grape growing world, give this excellent 4:20 minute audio a listen. Discusses how the West Elks AVA is distinctive from climate, terrain, and associated micro-climates to geological and elevation attributes. Also covers several noted wines and winemakers. Worth the listen!
- [Grand Valley AVA Orchardists Wait Out Wet Winter Fallout (KKCO11News)](https://www.nbc11news.com/2023/05/04/grand-valley-orchardists-wait-out-wet-winter-fallout/) - It’s been a winter of records. Record snowpack. Record rainfall. And now, in the shadow of Mount Garfield and the Grand Mesa, Grand Valley AVA growers count on spring in the wake of a long winter. Grape Growing
- [Grand Valley AVA Nominated for Best Wine Region (Advisor WIN)](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/06/12/the-grand-valley-has-been-nominated-for-best-wine-region-by-usa-today-10best?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=JohnMVanderburg/magazine/Colorado+Wine) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is excited to announce that USA Today 10Best has nominated the Grand Valley AVA for Best Wine Region. USA Today 10Best is a travel and lifestyle website that provides advice from experts around the world.
- [GOCO Awards $45,000 Grant (KKCO11 News)](https://www.nbc11news.com/2023/06/15/goco-awards-45000-grant-winery-near-palisade/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=WineEncore/magazine/Grand+Valley+AVA) - Today the Great Outdoors Colorado Board awarded a $45,000 grant to Colorado West Land Trust to protect a portion of Avant vineyards near Palisade. The GOCO grant is part of Keep it Colorado’s transaction cost assistance program. The program re-grants GOCO funds to nonprofit land trusts to help cover the costs associated with creating easements on portions of land.
- [The Legacy of Winemaking in the Grand Valley (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.wineencore.com/the-legacy-of-winemaking-in-the-grand-valley-the-daily-sentinel/) - Since the early 1980s, winemaking has been a prominent craft in the Grand Valley. With the striking desert climate and lush green vineyards, the Grand Valley has gained recognition as a premier winemaking destination and is often referred to as “Colorado’s Napa Valley.”
- [Conditional Use Approved for Palisade Wine Museum (The Daily Sentinel)](https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/conditional-use-approved-for-palisade-wine-museum/article_1ed20198-15f2-11ee-9d26-1ffdb23dc78e.html) - The Palisade Board of Trustees approved a conditional use permit at a meeting Tuesday evening for a proposed wine museum at the former Plum Creek location at 3708 G Road. The museum, which was proposed by Colterris Winery owner Scott High, will use located on the back side of the old Plum Creek building.
- [New Vintages: Grand Valley Wine Scene Burst of Changes (Daily Sentinel)](https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/new-vintages-grand-valley-wine-scene-sees-burst-of-changes/article_fcb0dc8c-1c28-11ee-af4d-b751d10c2732.html) - When Colorado Cellars Winery’s Roadkill Red was first bottled, it was cutting edge for a Colorado wine. “Back then nobody made red wines sweet unless it was a sangria or a kosher-type wine,” said Richard Turley, owner of Colorado Cellars. But Turley knew that as people get to know red wine, they generally start with sweet, not dry.
- [Grand Valley AVA Places 3rd (USA Today 10Best 2023)](https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-wine-region-2023/?itm_medium=recirc&itm_source=taboola&itm_campaign=internal&itm_content=BelowArticleFeed-10Best) - Nearly every state in the U.S. grows grapes and with grapes come wine. With hundreds of wine-producing regions throughout the country, we tasked a panel of wine industry experts to select their top nominees. Then, readers voted for their favorites. Grand Valley comes in 3rd, with around two dozen wineries/vineyards calling Grand Valley AVA home. Growing grapes in this terrain isn't the easiest task, which makes for creative solutions and unique yields.
- [Managing Difficult Terroir in Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineenthusiast.com/handpicked/what-is-mastiha/) - It’s safe to say that Garrett Portra had never seen anything quite like Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA when he arrived there more than a decade ago. It was cold. The growing season was short. And, if that weren’t enough, much of it was as high as 4,500 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest wine growing regions in the world.
- [Colorado’s Wine Scene Is Beginning To Bubble In Palisade (Forbes)](https://www.wineencore.com/colorados-wine-scene-is-beginning-to-bubble-in-palisade-forbes/) - The 32nd annual Colorado Mountain WineFest took place this month in Palisade, and with it came a showcase of just how far Colorado wine has come. While the number of years insinuates a decades-long tradition of grape growing and winemaking, attendees of the festival were treated to a celebration of Colorado wine, which has exploded in recent years and features brand-new wineries, burgeoning winemakers, and distinct styles.
- [Meet Colorado's Winery of the Year (Westword)](https://www.westword.com/restaurants/colorado-winery-of-the-year-storm-cellar-16008208) - It’s a big honor to have your peers nominate you for this award,” says Jayme Henderson, who owns The Storm Cellar with her husband, Steve Steese. The two were both working as sommeliers, co-writing a list of 750 wines at a Denver restaurant and regularly tasting 100-point massive California Cabernets, when they decided to purchase a vineyard four hours west in 2017.
- [Save the Date for This Year's Colorado Mountain Winefest (American Vineyard)](https://americanvineyardmagazine.com/save-the-date-for-this-years-colorado-mountain-winefest-and-colorado-wine-week/) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is pleased to announce the details for the 32nd Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest, as well as the first scheduled events for this year’s Colorado Wine Week.The Festival in the Park will take place Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Palisade, CO.
- [1 Big Thing: Colorado's Wine Industry Looks to Adapt (Axios Denver)](https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-denver-3add4a17-5fcb-42dc-8e86-b43976fbd588.html) - Colorado's wine country is far from California's famed Napa Valley. For one, it's much harder to grow grapes here. "It's not easy. We don't have enough water … and the weather is just unpredictable," says Doug Caskey, the executive director of the state's Wine Industry Development Board.
- [Doug Caskey Announces Retirement from the CO Wine Industry Board (Advisor, WIN)](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/05/25/doug-caskey-announces-retirement) - When I officially announced during the May 18th Wine Board meeting that I am retiring at the end of June, there was spontaneous applause. I am not sure if that was elation that I am finally leaving, or an acknowledgement that I’ve been doing this for a long time. Probably both.
- [Alcohol Beverage Festival Participation Bill is Signed into Law! (Advisor, WIN)](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/05/22/alcohol-beverage-festival-participation-bill-is-signed-into-law) - The Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), is excited to announce their bill, SB23 -264, was signed into law by Governor Polis last week! The Alcohol Beverage Festival Participation Bill allows a licensee (including wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries) to participate in up to fifty-two (52) festivals...
- [North Fork Uncorked June 9 - 11, 2023 (West Elks AVA)](https://westelksava.com/north-fork-uncorked/) - The wineries of the North Fork Valley invite you to come to Paonia and Hotchkiss to enjoy a fun-filled weekend of culinary events, wine and cider, music, and barrel tastings to celebrate the beginning of the 2023 summer season. New releases of limited production wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Fun activities for everyone!
- [Move over White Claw: This will be the summer of wine seltzers if Colorado beverage makers have a say (Denver Post)](https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/07/best-wine-seltzers-colorado-livvy-cold-vines-jetway-piquette/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=JohnMVanderburg/magazine/Colorado+Wine) - Using wine adds natural sweetness, eliminating the need for artificial flavors, according to these local companies. Colorado may be an undisputed beer mecca, but as summer temperatures set in, it’s impossible to ignore the prevalence of hard seltzer when drinkers look for ways to beat the heat.
- [An Oral History of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen at 40 (Food & Wine)](https://www.foodandwine.com/oral-history-of-the-food-and-wine-classic-in-aspen-7092133) - Ask 30 participants about the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and you’ll get 30 wildly varying, occasionally intersecting accounts of what it’s like to be a part of this legendary 40-year-old food festival. And we do mean legendary. Colorado Wine Festival
- [Colorado Terroir: An Experience in Colorado's Agricultural and Wine History](https://www.historycolorado.org/events#event=colorado-terroir-an-experience-in-colorados-agricultural-and-wine-history;instance=20230810180000?popup=1) - History Colorado and Carboy Winery are sponsoring an experience in Colorado’s Agricultural and Wine History event August 10, 2023. Colorado is known for its beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities, and diverse agriculture. One of the lesser-known aspects of Colorado's agriculture is its wine production.
- [Governor's Cup Winemaking Competition August 11-13 (Colorado Wine)](https://coloradowine.com/governors-cup/?fbclid=IwAR3GdL8anCMuSKdna1rw6OWdnN7FK4wqsDUfpmc-_3y6okwSedhNnAPot4M) - The 2022 Governor’s Cup Wine Competition received 279 wine submissions from 38 Colorado wineries, all of which were judged by a panel of sommeliers, chefs, writers, and wine experts from around the country. The 2023 competition will be officially announced during the annual Colorado Uncorked Event on November 3, 2023. This event will be the first and only opportunity for the public to try all of the award-winning wines at the same time.
- [2023 Winemaker of the Year (Colorado Wine Journal)](https://youtu.be/RTWIEloB4yc) - We are celebrating Alfred Eames as the Colorado Wine Journal Winemaker of the Year for his many years of making high quality wine and his dedication and leadership in the Colorado Wine Industry. Located in the West Elks AVA, Alfred Eames has been making wine for over 30 years, and his reds are renown.
- [Carboy Winery: A ‘Best Wine Tasting Room 2023’ by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards (ADVISOR WIN)](https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/07/27/carboy-winery-best-wine-tasting-room-2023-usa-today) - Carboy Winery, Colorado’s largest and best known winery and soon-to-be largest Sparkling House, was named the sixth ‘Best Wine Tasting Room’ by USA TODAY. The national ranking is a tremendous honor for Carboy, helping to promote the Colorado wine industry as a whole.
- [A Weekend in Colorado Wine Country (Denver Life)](https://www.denverlifemagazine.com/a-weekend-in-the-colorado-wine-country/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/wine) - In the picturesque landscape of Western Colorado, where vineyards adorn the high-elevation hills and the allure of exquisite wines beckon, a luxurious getaway awaits with opulence, camaraderie, and vinicultural bliss. No need for a California-bound flight when Colorado’s nascent vineyards bloom just a hop, skip, and a jump over the Continental Divide.
- [Colorado Wine Industry Development Board Names New ED (Journal-Advocate)](https://www.journal-advocate.com/2023/08/16/colorado-wine-industry-development-board-names-new-executive-director/) - The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), is announcing the appointment of Kyle Schlachter as the Board’s Executive Director. “Kyle’s knowledge of the wine industry and his proven ability to lead make him the perfect fit for the role and for the future of Colorado Wine,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg."
- [Climate Conditions Ripe for More Grape-growing Regions in Colorado (CO State University)](https://engr.source.colostate.edu/climate-conditions-ripe-for-more-grape-growing-regions-in-colorado-new-colorado-state-university-study-says/) - Climate conditions that enable grapes to thrive in Palisade and the North Fork Valley exist in other parts of Western Colorado and near Cañon City, which could lead to expansion of the state’s wine industry, according to a new study by Colorado State University atmospheric and agricultural scientists.
- [12 Wines to be Showcased at the 11/3/2023 CO Uncorked Event (Thirst)](https://www.thirstcolorado.com/source/2023/9/7/governors-cup-wines-announced) - A dozen Colorado wines were selected for the 2023 Governor’s Cup Collection, which was announced today. A total of 48 local wineries submitted 286 submissions for the annual recognition. “Here in Colorado, we are so proud of our growing wine industry, and this competition is an exciting chance to enjoy wines crafted from top Colorado wineries,” said Governor Jared Polis.”
- [Wine & Grape Industry Processing Grant (CO Dept of AG)](https://ag.colorado.gov/markets/markets-funding/wine-grape-industry-processing-grant) - The Colorado Department of Agriculture will award a total of $250,000 in competitive grants to fund projects that increase the processing capacity in the Colorado wine industry. This grant will help winegrowers purchase new equipment and invest in facilities to increase productivity and improve the quality of both grapes and finished wines.
- [What Western Slope Wine Tells us about Taiwan's Place in the World (ColoradoPolitics)](https://www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/what-western-slope-wine-tells-us-about-taiwans-place-in-the-world-sloan/article_4c77dddc-580c-11ee-94f3-9bb071214644.html) - Last week was a banner one for Colorado’s Mesa County. The 32nd annual Colorado Mountain WineFest was held Saturday. By all accounts it was a glowing success. The official figures are impressive: more than 5,000 attendees from 40 states and five countries, sampling the wares of more than 50 Colorado wineries, and in the process injecting somewhere in the neighborhood of $1.1 million into the local economy.
- [Harsh Terroir: Meet the Colorado Winemakers Growing Grapes in the Mountains (Courthouse News Service)](https://www.courthousenews.com/harsh-terroir-meet-the-colorado-winemakers-growing-grapes-in-the-mountains/) - Susan Patton’s mom loved the red cabernet sauvignon grapes that grow in front of the family home in Palisade, Colorado. She loved them so much, in fact, that in 1992 she convinced Susan and her husband Phil to buy adjacent land to plant acres of grapes, as well as the region’s famed peaches, apples and pears. They sold fruit under the name Peachfork Orchards & Vineyards.
- [The Home Winemaking Channel](https://www.wineencore.com/the-home-winemaking-channel/) - The Home Winemaking Channel provided on the YouTube platform provides a wealth of videos containing tips, tricks and general information for the novice to the enthusiast. The channel covers everything you would want to know about making wine at home and will even include items of interest at commercial wineries for comparison.
- [Guides to Red and White Winemaking (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/guide-to-red-white-winemaking-morewine/) - "The Guide" (as a PDF file) for making red wine. Detailed instructions. Print this and place it in a notebook for easy reference. Instructions for every step of the process, including how to test and evaluate results.
- [Best Wine Making Books (Brew in Review)](https://www.wineencore.com/best-wine-making-books/) - Growing and fermenting your own grapes for wine-making is a truly exhilarating and fun process. However, if you haven’t participated in the process before, you will find it to be extremely detailed and thorough.
- [Daniel Pambianchi](https://www.wineencore.com/daniel-pambianchi/) - Daniel Pambianchi is a well-known winemaking author, lecturer and consultant, and seasoned winemaker both as an amateur and professional. Daniel's website is a treasure trove of his books, tools, posts, and papers regarding best practices in home winemaking.
- [Measuring TA in a Wine with a pH Meter (The Home Winemaking Channel)](https://www.wineencore.com/measuring-ta-in-a-wine-with-a-ph-meter-the-home-winemaking-channel/) - This seven-minute video, shows a titration method of measuring TA in a wine but rather than using an indicator solution and a visual color change, we are using a pH meter to verify when enough NaOH has been added to reach a pH of 8.2. Once the amount of sodium hydroxide needed is known, a simple calculation can tell you the TA of your wine. This method is easy to do at home.
- [Managing Sulfites in Wine (Smart Winemaking)](https://www.wineencore.com/managing-sulfites-in-wine-smart-winemaking/) - In winemaking, SO2 is the first line of defense against oxidation and microbial spoilage and a key contributor to a wines aging potential. As a winemaker, you are intentionally allowing the fruit juice to decompose into wine (thank you yeast!), but stopping it before it continues the decomposition cycle to volatile acids like vinegar and then later into water, as would happen in nature.
- [Acidity and pH (Australian Wine Research Institute)](https://www.wineencore.com/acidity-and-ph-australian-wine-research-institute/) - Why is pH important? The pH of juice or wine is important to know as it plays a critical role in many aspects of winemaking, in particular wine stability. Boulton et al. (1996) writes that pH influences microbiological stability, affects the equilibrium of tartrate salts, determines the effectiveness of sulfur dioxide and enzyme additions, influences the solubility of proteins and effectiveness of bentonite and affects red wine color and oxidative and browning reactions.
- [10 Best Home Wine Making Books (Fullhomeliving)](https://www.wineencore.com/10-best-home-wine-making-books-fullhomeliving/) - Growing your own grapes for winemaking is an exhilarating process. But if you’ve never done it before it can also be surprisingly detailed. The best way to learn winemaking is through practice. But with books, you’ll have a much easier time avoiding common pitfalls and crafting delicious wine the first time. That’s exactly why I created this post of the best winemaking books.
- [WineMakers Magazine](https://www.wineencore.com/winemakers-magazine/) - WineMaker is "the" trade publication geared toward those starting out, hobbyists, and intermediate winemakers. As a hobbyist, you can't afford not to have a WM subscription. The cost is nominal at under $50 annually, which also provides online access to all articles and reference materials.
- [Introduction to Winemaking (GuildSomm)](https://www.wineencore.com/introduction-to-winemaking-guildsomm/) - Well-produced video overview of winemaking from a commercial perspective. Covers the entirety of winemaking from the vineyard to the bottle. Several professionals lend their thoughts at different points of the winemaking process.
- [How Wine is Made (Drinking N' Life)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-wine-is-made-drinking-n-life/) - A high-level and well composed short animated video of the winemaking process, which begins when the grapes are ready for harvest, and continues through crushing and de-stemming, fermenting, racking and storage, and bottling. If you're not familiar with the wine making process, this one's for you.
- [What Is Rosé: Quick Guide To Pink Wine (Wine Folly)](https://www.wineencore.com/what-is-rose-quick-guide-to-pink-wine/) - Pink wine happily spans the colorspace between red and white wine, in a way, rosé is more like a state of mind. Rosé happens when the skins of red grapes touch wine for only a short time. Where some red wines ferment for weeks at a time on red grape skins, rosé wines are stained red for just a few hours.
- [How Red Wine is Made Step by Step (Wine Folly)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-red-wine-is-made-step-by-step-wine-folly/) - Follow along to see how red wine is made, step-by-step, from grapes to glass. Surprisingly, not much has changed since we started making wine 8,000 years ago. Red winemaking differs from white winemaking in one important way: the juice ferments with grape skins to dye it red.
- [How White Wine is Made (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-white-wine-is-made-wine-enthusiast/) - To make white wine is quite simple in concept. A winemaker gets some freshly harvested grapes, presses the juice out of them, ferments that juice using yeast, lets it mature and then bottles the wine. In reality, the process takes twists and turns at each stage, even though grape juice and yeast are the only necessary ingredients.
- [What is the Difference Between White and Red Wine Production (VinoLove)](https://www.wineencore.com/what-is-the-difference-between-white-and-red-wine-production-vinolove/) - What types of wines do you know? Even a person completely far from wine, and who has never attended wine tastings, has not visited wineries, will tell you that wine, of course, can be red and white. What is the difference? It would seem simple: red wine is made from red grapes, white – from white.
- [How to Make (Pretty Decent!) Wine at Home (Wine Enthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-make-decent-wine-at-home/) - It’s no more complicated to make wine than sourdough bread, but it requires more time and a few special tools. You’ll also get to put your creative juices to use and gain a better appreciation for professional winemakers.
- [How Wine is Made: A Brief Overview (Good Pair Days)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-wine-is-made-a-brief-overview/) - If you’re like us, you probably spend a fair amount of time enjoying your favorite bottles. However, the chances are, most of the time you (like almost everyone else) take this wonderful drink a little for granted.
- [How Wine is Made "Ilustrated" (Wineanorak)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-wine-is-made-ilustrated-wineanorak/) - It all starts with grapes on the vine: and it's important that these are properly ripe. Not ripe enough, or too ripe, and the wine will suffer. The grapes as they are harvested contain the potential of the wine: you can make a bad wine from good grapes, but not a good wine from bad grapes.
- [How to Clean and Sterilize Winemaking Equipment (Wine Kits USA)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-clean-and-sterilize-winemaking-equipment-wine-kits-usa/) - Making wine at home can be a wonderful experience and a source of great pride. However, most vintners don’t talk about the less glamorous side of winemaking: How to clean and sterilize wine making equipment.
- [How to Make Wine from Grapes (Midwest Supplies)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-make-wine-from-grapes-midwest-supplies/) - Winemaking has been around for thousands of years. In its basic form, wine making is a natural process that requires very little human intervention. Mother Nature provides everything that is needed to make wine; it is up to humans to embellish, improve, or totally obliterate what nature has provided, to which anyone with extensive wine tasting experience can attest.
- [Wine Making with Tim Vandergrift (Master Vintner)](https://www.wineencore.com/wine-making-with-tim-vandergrift-master-vintner/) - The Master Vintner® Wine Starter Kit is the most comprehensive winemaking starter kit on the planet—equipped with all the tools you need to make top-quality wine in a fraction of the time. The crystal-clear Big Mouth Bubbler™ PET Fermentor instantly shows you how your primary fermentation is progressing. Graduated gallon markings give you accurate volumes without ever taking a measurement.
- [How to Make Wine with a Kit (Austin Homebrew Supply)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-make-wine-with-a-kit-austin-homebrew-supply/) - Nice short overview video providing instructions for fermenting, clarifying, and bottling a 6-gallon boxed wine kit. The winemaking kits yield 30 750mL bottles, which can be available for drinking in 8 to 12 weeks. Similar to wine made from grapes, kit wine remains drinkable for several years.
- [Your First Wine from Fresh Grapes (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/your-first-wine-from-fresh-grapes) - Nothing feels as satisfying and authentic as making your first batch of wine from fresh grapes. And there’s no better time to try it than in early autumn, when grapes all over the country are ripening in vineyards and backyard gardens.
- [We Tested Three DIY Winemaking Kits for Beginners (WineEnthusiast)](https://www.wineencore.com/we-tested-three-diy-winemaking-kits-for-beginners-wineenthusiast/) - Ever wonder about how your favorite Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio gets made? You’re in luck! There are an array of winemaking kits to help you learn how to craft your own wine from the comfort of your home. No vineyard required.
- [How to Make Wine from a Kit (Midwest Supplies)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-make-wine/) - If you’re looking to make wine, it’s actually quite easy to get started with wine recipe kits. Using wine kits is the best place to start your wine making journey because kits simplify the wine making process from grape to glass. Wine kits allow you to create amazing wine with much less wine making equipment and work.
- [Making Wine from Juice (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/technique/1032-making-wine-from-juice) - You may be curious about a way of making wine intermediate between using fresh fruit and making kit wines. Increasingly popular, the hobby of making wine from grape juice comes in two formats: sterile and frozen.
- [How to Make Fruit Wine (Adventures in Homebrewing)](https://www.wineencore.com/how-to-make-fruit-wine-adventures-in-homebrewing/) - It seems as though when we think of home winemaking, we think of grapes. What about wines made from fruits other than grapes? Since the development of home winemaking as a hobby, it has become very easy for the individual home wine maker to make wines from affordable fresh fruits of the garden variety. And, don’t equate these wines to back-shed hooch!
- [Best Wine Making Kits for Beginners (Wine Kits USA)](https://www.wineencore.com/best-wine-making-kits-for-beginners-wine-kits-usa/) - Choosing the best wine making kits for beginners can be tricky. There are a lot of confusing options to choose from. It can be hard knowing if you will have all the materials you need to make great tasting homemade wine. This guide will help you understand the three basic types of wine making kits, what’s included in each kind of kit, and which ones are best for beginners.
- [Choosing Your First Wine Kit (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/choosing-your-first-wine-kit) - There are many different factors that go into selecting the right wine kit for your first time making wine at home. Selecting one kit that is the best fit for you from hundreds that are available can be difficult, but taking some time before making that first purchase to think about what you want out of your wine will help make that decision easier.
- [Harvest and Crush - Equipment (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/harvest-crush-morewine/) - It's the moment we have all been waiting for: Harvest and Crush! Whether a home winemaker or a seasoned professional, having the equipment necessary to hit the crush pad on harvest day is essential. When the fruit starts flying it's nice to know you have the right tools. MoreWine! has everything you might need to help ensure a successful harvest.
- [Presses - Equipment (MoreWine!)](https://www.wineencore.com/presses-equipment-morewine/) - MoreWine! offers two basic types of presses: a hydraulic bladder press and a ratchet style basket press. The basket press is made of a painted steel frame with traditional wood slats. They are great for most small scale home winemakers. The bladder press offers the winemaker more control over the pressing operation and achieve a more even pressing, all while being faster.
- [Fresh-Grape Winemaking Equipment (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/article/new-winemaking-equipment) - Fresh-grape equipment can be an investment, so if buying your own is beyond your budget there are alternatives. You can seek out other winemakers via local winemaking clubs or through winemaking shops. Clubs may have big seasonal crush events or they may co-op equipment for club members.
- [Guide to White Winemaking (MoreWine!)](https://morewinemaking.com/web_files/intranet.morebeer.com/files/wwhiw.pdf) - "The Guide" (as a PDF file) for making white wine. Detailed instructions. Print this and place it in a notebook for easy reference. Instructions for every step of the process, including how to test and evaluate results.
- [Sanitize Your Winemaking Equipment! (SHredWorld)](https://youtu.be/2bBIo_xf0Pc) - A seven-minute video providing a checklist with demonstrations of sanitizing winemaking equipment and utensils, from fermentation to bottling.
- [How to Make Wine from Grapes? Five Easy Steps (Sonoma Wine & Garden)](https://sonomawinegarden.com/how-to-make-wine-from-grapes/) - Making your blend of delicious wine can be your next project. It’s pretty easy, although it takes a bit of time. With this simple 5-step guide, you can learn everything there is on how to make wine from grapes.
- [The Differences in Red and White Winemaking (Vivino)](https://www.vivino.com/wine-news/the-differences-in-red-and-white-winemaking) - You know that wine mainly comes in three distinct colors: white, red, and rosé (pink). But do you know why wines come in different colors, and how the winemaking varies between them?
- [Purchasing Grapes (WineMaker)](https://winemakermag.com/technique/purchasing-grapes?mc_cid=ee724b337c&mc_eid=4fce23ea99) - As harvest kicks into full swing it is important for winemakers to know the right questions to ask and things to look for when purchasing grapes for this year’s fermentations. Get that insight from two pros who make a living out of selling grapes.

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- [The Crush](https://www.wineencore.com/winemaking/the-crush/) - The Crush Ask a winemaker about their favorite date on the wine calendar. Assuredly, Crush Day is the answer. Year-long vineyard thought and hard work have led to this critical milestone. Having come full cycle, wine creation begins anew with a new vintage. Excitement is in the air, a party may be in the works.
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