Orange Wine May Offer More Health Benefits Than White Wine
New research suggests that orange wine—white wine made with extended skin contact—may offer health benefits beyond traditional white wines. A study published in the Journal...
Wine Trends 2025 Show Ros\xc3\xa9 Still Rising as Red Declines
Winemaking has gotten complicated with all the techniques and equipment flying around. As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know...
Napa Valley Reports Strong 2025 Harvest Quality
Winemaking has gotten complicated with all the techniques and equipment flying around. As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know...
Wine Turned to Vinegar? What Went Wrong and Can You Save It
You open a carboy and vinegar hits your nose. Your wine has turned. Is it salvageable? Probably not—but understanding what went wrong helps prevent it...
How Oak Origin Changes Your Wine Flavor
Oak is not just oak. Wood from Hungarian, French, and American forests produces dramatically different effects in wine. Understanding these differences helps you choose the...
Comparing Wine Fining Agents for Home Winemakers
Winemaking has gotten complicated with all the techniques and equipment flying around. As someone with extensive winemaking experience, I learned everything there is to know...
Yeast Selection
Yeast selection is one of the most consequential decisions in winemaking. Different strains produce dramatically different results from identical must. Here is how to choose...
7 Mistakes Beginners Make With Their First Wine Batch
Your first batch of wine will probably not be great. Mine was not. Most first attempts fall somewhere between “drinkable but flawed” and “scientific experiment...
William Lane Wine Company Brings Mediterranean Varieties to California
Discovering William Lane Wine Company: Mediterranean Varieties Meet California Terroir In a wine landscape dominated by familiar varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, two California...