A Note about the Som Series There’s something about that 9-letter word, sommelier, which turns your average wine drinker into a sudden beer drinker at the very mention of their presence. Let’s face it: the world of wine can be intimidating. Sometimes I hear wine discussion and judgment within groups of people and I internally […]
Valentine’s Day Wine Selections
It’s February. If you live anywhere like I do, you are embracing some winter snow, perhaps some cold winter temperatures, and may be feeling a little cooped up on the inside. A glass of wine probably doesn’t sound too bad right about now! While Valentine’s Day is often regarded as the “Hallmark Holiday,” I also […]
Let’s Talk About Appassimento Wines
At the Wine and Bev X conference in February, I’ll be joining a team of wine producers, researchers, and production experts to discuss the use of appassimento wine techniques. What is ‘Appassimento?’ Appassimento is a wine processing technique in which harvested grapes go through a drying process prior to fermentation. This process is used traditionally […]
DGW Vacation Notice: January 26 – February 11, 2018
Denise Gardner Winemaking will be closed from January 26, 2018 to February 11, 2018 for a personal vacation. Weekly blog posts will be featured each Friday while I am traveling. Though, I apologize for the inconvenience, normal activities will resume on Monday, February 12, 2018 upon my return. Clients in need of immediate assistance should […]
Wine Consulting Lectures at 2018 Industry Conferences
In case you missed my last set of presentations on base sparkling wine production, hard cider production, and practical solutions for winery sanitation at the 2018 VinCO Conference, don’t fret! Stay tuned here at DG Winemaking as I will soon review key points from these presentations in up-coming blog posts, fact sheets, and social media […]
Wine & Weddings: Choosing Reception Wines
In two previous blog posts, I discussed ways to integrate wine into wedding ceremonies and as personalized wine favors, in addition to adding wine as part of your wedding décor or as a guest book. This third post will discuss the wines I chose for our own wedding, how wines were received, and some general […]
