Wineglobe and Bouchard Cooperages are pleased to announce a collaboration for representation in the US and Mexico while continuing limited involvement with Jaimee Motley from Jaimie Motley Wines and Fassbinderei Stockinger. The Bouchard Cooperages non-oak vessel portfolio includes vessels made from concrete, sandstone, terracotta, cocciopesto, stainless steel and now premium borosilicate glass adds Paolo Bouchard. Wineglobe, produced in Bordeaux France by the Paetzold family are single-piece glass globes that range from 25L – 400L with the most popular sizes being 115L and 220L which allows for the purest expression regarding terroir-driven wines. The Wineglobe was created in 2015 and in 2020 received the famous Vinitech Innovation Trophy award. Today, it represents the ultimate reference high-end cutting-edge vessel found in the most prestigious of cellars for the fermentation and aging of white and rosé wines and the aging of reds. Wineglobes have been shown to produce

By Nathan Wisniewski How would you define varietal / fermentative aromas? Varietal aromas, sometimes called primary aromas, come from aromatic compounds present in the grapes. These aromas are generally typical of specific grape varieties (thiols in Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, Petit & Gros Manseng, terpenes in Muscat and Gewürztraminer..). On the other hand, fermentative aromas – also known as secondary aromas – are mainly produced by yeasts during the alcoholic fermentation and can be found in all types of wines. The most common fermentative aromas are esters – like isoamyl acetate responsible for banana flavor – and higher alcohols like 2-phenylethanol characterized by rose notes. What is the influence of yeast on the aromatic profile of the wine? On the aromatic profile of the wine, yeasts have a tremendous impact on the wine aromatic expression: in addition to their direct effect on fermentative aromas, they indirectly take part to the expression of

Afternoon Brief, July 12th

Growing Cover Crops Under Vineyard Vines Is a Sustainability Strategy: Practice can cut herbicide use, reduce labor and provide ecosystem services for grape production...

Amcor Capsules has worked with Maison Saint Aix on tin closures, creating a solution for its six litre large-format bottles.  The move has seen Amcor work with the winemaker following previous collaboration from 2015, when the firms first teamed up on development and when it began supplying the winery with Stelvin Lux screw caps for their 75cl bottles. Located in the hillsides of the Coteaux d’Aix-en Provence appellation, Maison Saint Aix only produces one product, Aix rosé, which is available in a large range of bottle sizes, from the classic 75cl to the massive 15l format, making it a great choice for many different occasions, it said. In order to elegantly package the larger six litre bottles for pouring at weddings or grand ceremonies “can be a real challenge”, it said, so the firm worked with Amcor on a solution. While several solutions for capping such bottles are available in the spirits industry, they are “less prevalent in the wine sect

Lisa Rinna Debuts a Sparkling Brut and Sparkling Brut Rosé from France

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (August 4, 2022) – Today, actress and entrepreneur, Lisa Rinna, announces the launch of Rinna Wines. Created in partnership with Prestige Beverage Group, the release includes a […]

Decision-making on the sourcing of bulk wine and grapes continues to get more complex and difficult. April frosts in the Lodi/Delta, and in other regions of California to a lesser extent, added another challenging variable to the year. As of now, it appears the reduction in supply due to the frost affected Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in these regions the most. Time will provide a clearer picture of the 2022 crop size. In fact, recent crop projections are generally more positive than the initial forecasts after the frosts, but there is still uncertainty as to the extent of the damage. In the North Coast and other parts of California, the frost will likely have less of an impact. Bulk markets have slowed, returning to a more typical seasonal pace following 18 months of heightened demand, but still remain active. The typical spring slowdown is due to wineries assessing crop size and projected sales trends to inventories. It is more complicated this year for a few reasons. The first variable