How These Wine and Cheesemakers Fold Music Into Their Recipes | KQED
California's wineries provide a unique blend of music and wine experiences, showcasing diverse musical genres during the harvest.
Soyoung Scanlan infuses her cheesemaking with the spirit of music, reflecting her background in classical piano.
Ron Peterson demonstrates the power of accessibility and resilience through his innovative tours at the Tijuana River Estuary.
A Palestinian Winemaker Strives to Make Great Wines, Despite Hardships
Sari Khoury represents resilience in winemaking amidst conflict in the West Bank, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage through viticulture.
How These Wine and Cheesemakers Fold Music Into Their Recipes | KQED
California's wineries provide a unique blend of music and wine experiences, showcasing diverse musical genres during the harvest.
Soyoung Scanlan infuses her cheesemaking with the spirit of music, reflecting her background in classical piano.
Ron Peterson demonstrates the power of accessibility and resilience through his innovative tours at the Tijuana River Estuary.
A Palestinian Winemaker Strives to Make Great Wines, Despite Hardships
Sari Khoury represents resilience in winemaking amidst conflict in the West Bank, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage through viticulture.
Winemaker of the Year Eric Aafedt on 'Magic' Barrels and No Regrets
Eric Aafedt's leadership at Bogle Family Vineyards emphasizes sustainability and family dynamics, resulting in significant growth and recognition as Winemaker of the Year.
Winegrowers Are Using an Ancient Grape-Growing Technique to Combat Climate Change and Preserve History
Massal selection enhances wine quality and preserves viticultural history while providing resilience against climate change.
Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73
Evelyne de Pontbriand was a pivotal figure for sustainable winemaking, transforming her family's winery into a model of organic viniculture.
Winemaker of the Year Eric Aafedt on 'Magic' Barrels and No Regrets
Eric Aafedt's leadership at Bogle Family Vineyards emphasizes sustainability and family dynamics, resulting in significant growth and recognition as Winemaker of the Year.
Winegrowers Are Using an Ancient Grape-Growing Technique to Combat Climate Change and Preserve History
Massal selection enhances wine quality and preserves viticultural history while providing resilience against climate change.
Evelyne de Pontbriand, Champion of Biodynamic Winemaking, Dies at 73
Evelyne de Pontbriand was a pivotal figure for sustainable winemaking, transforming her family's winery into a model of organic viniculture.
Grape Must: The First Juicy Step Of The Winemaking Process - Tasting Table
Grape must is crucial in winemaking, representing the essential grape juice before fermentation.
Süßreserve is a valuable byproduct of grape must, used to enhance flavor and enrich soil.
Get to Know Lees, the 'Magical Fixer' That Transforms Wine into Rich, Textural Gems
Lees are crucial in winemaking, influencing texture and flavor in wines through fine aging.
This Is Exactly How Blueberry Wine Is Made - Tasting Table
Blueberry wine offers a unique, tart flavor distinct from traditional grape wine, with a rich history and modern production techniques enhancing its appeal.
Grape Must: The First Juicy Step Of The Winemaking Process - Tasting Table
Grape must is crucial in winemaking, representing the essential grape juice before fermentation.
Süßreserve is a valuable byproduct of grape must, used to enhance flavor and enrich soil.
Get to Know Lees, the 'Magical Fixer' That Transforms Wine into Rich, Textural Gems
Lees are crucial in winemaking, influencing texture and flavor in wines through fine aging.
This Is Exactly How Blueberry Wine Is Made - Tasting Table
Blueberry wine offers a unique, tart flavor distinct from traditional grape wine, with a rich history and modern production techniques enhancing its appeal.
She Was Mentored by Kamala Harris. Now She's Running a Winery.
Hoopes Vineyard offers a unique, sanctuary-like experience that reflects the owner's dedication to community and environmental advocacy.
The Making of a 100-Point Wine: A Napa Red With Balance and Integrity
The Quintessa 2021 Red blend received a rare perfect score for its exceptional expression of terroir and balance, marking a significant achievement for the winery.
She Was Mentored by Kamala Harris. Now She's Running a Winery.
Hoopes Vineyard offers a unique, sanctuary-like experience that reflects the owner's dedication to community and environmental advocacy.
The Making of a 100-Point Wine: A Napa Red With Balance and Integrity
The Quintessa 2021 Red blend received a rare perfect score for its exceptional expression of terroir and balance, marking a significant achievement for the winery.
Italy's winemakers face yet another threat to their future
The Italian wine industry is facing significant challenges from climate change, shifting consumer preferences, and rising debt costs.
Column: Your favorite wine regions will feel the heat
The history of English viticulture shows that the wine industry is highly vulnerable to climate change, with past disruptions linked to temperature shifts.
The Scientific Reason Winemakers Are Freaking Out About A Warming Planet
Microbes play a crucial role in winemaking by influencing flavor and quality.
Climate change can impact wine production by affecting microbial populations.
Italy's winemakers face yet another threat to their future
The Italian wine industry is facing significant challenges from climate change, shifting consumer preferences, and rising debt costs.
Column: Your favorite wine regions will feel the heat
The history of English viticulture shows that the wine industry is highly vulnerable to climate change, with past disruptions linked to temperature shifts.
The Scientific Reason Winemakers Are Freaking Out About A Warming Planet
Microbes play a crucial role in winemaking by influencing flavor and quality.
Climate change can impact wine production by affecting microbial populations.
The Donum Estate: A Magical World of Wine, Nature, and Art - San Francisco Bay Times
The Donum Estate is a unique winery experience combining art, nature, and fine wines in the Carneros area.
Eroica: Celebrating 25 Years of New World Riesling Excellence
Eroica, a collaboration between Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen, has revolutionized Riesling for 25 years, merging Old and New World winemaking techniques.
Lebanon's Winemakers Are Caught in the Fire of War
Eddie Chami of Mersel Wine illustrates the challenges of winemaking in Lebanon amid war, highlighting resilience and efforts to build a local wine identity.
I embrace traditional roots in Argentinian winemaking
The author's upbringing in Mendoza profoundly influenced their career in winemaking, emphasizing the importance of tradition and holistic practices in agriculture.
Dosage is a sweet liquid added to sparkling wines for complexity, flavor, and balance. It varies by producer, region, and desired outcome.
This New York-Bred Hybrid Grape Packs a Big Personality
Cayuga grape is highly valued by winemakers for its versatility, high yields, early ripening, and flavor profile, making it a favored choice for white wine blends.
Richmond's Oest Wines evolves and adapts to change
Oest Wines' Rachis 2021 offers a unique blend, embodying the vision of producing balanced natural wines with depth and character.
War of the roses: why wine experts are furious about the blush-pink drink
Provencal rose is the classic, rich wine, and the market has been flooded with inferior, pale alternatives leading to a misconception of what makes a good rose.
Can a Brewery Make Good Wine? These Beer Makers Say Yes.
Craft breweries like Alesong Brewing are venturing into winemaking, creating beer-wine hybrids and expanding their customer base by offering wine options.
Formula 1's Daniel Ricciardo on Wine, Racing and the Year Ahead
Daniel Ricciardo launched a wine collection with St. Hugo winery in South Australia.
Ricciardo finds winemaking to be similar to Formula 1 in terms of perfection in fine details.
Want to Work in Wine? Three Successful Winemakers Reveal What it's Really Like
Winemaking is a messy, physically demanding, sometimes monotonous job with cleaning tasks and wait times.
Experienced winemakers have humorous, incredulous, and humble stories of their early, challenging days in the industry.
Las Positas Verdelho ties for Best White in Chronicle competition
Livermore winemaker Brent Amos has won the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for the second time with his 2023 Las Positas Estate Verdelho
Other wineries from the Bay Area, such as Soquel Vineyards and Kings Mountain Vineyards, also received recognition for their wines at the competition
The Wine Heiresses Apparent
Women in the wine industry are taking charge of family businesses and pushing them to new heights.
Historically, women were only allowed to take over family enterprises in cases of unexpected death.
Wines to capture the taste of summer
Producers approach winemaking with either a focus on creating what they believe in or catering to market trends, resulting in a wide range of wine styles.
White wines with a sense of wonder
Winemakers blend creatively to elevate their wines beyond the norm.
Terah Bajjalieh Creates Pride-Worthy Wines With Her Signature Stamp of Elegance and Diversity - San Francisco Bay Times
Terah Bajjalieh is a native Californian winemaker with a diverse background and a focus on boutique wines made through low intervention techniques.
Division Winemaking Will Host NOLA's Legendary Bacchanal
Bacchanal wine bar in New Orleans evolved from a speakeasy to a popular spot, showcasing ancient Roman hedonist values in its offerings.
My First Vintage Was My Dad's Last
One's unexpected journey into winemaking during a significant family moment can lead to a quest for new mentors and father figures.