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

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

Diam is the global leader in manufacturing technical corks and known for their product performance of clean and consistent corks with control choices of ageability. Their latest innovation, Mytik Diam 10, was showcase at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium and Francois Margot, Sales Director, Diam North America explains why it’s a significant innovation for premium sparkling wines. “Our new Mytik Diam 10 is a sparkling cork made for long aging. Of course, we always guarantee a high level of neutrality with non-detectable levels of compounds like TCA, TBA and other anysoles, and we also guarantee consistency for our whole range of corks,” says Margot. “The innovation is in the mechanical performance and oxygen management that allows us to guarantee aging for 10 years.” Diam offers technical corks for still wines ranging from Diam 2 to Diam 30 with the number indicating the aging guarantee, but the Mytik range of sparkling wine corks previously only i

by Steve Chapman, World Cooperage Account Manager China is a land of contrasts, especially when it comes to the different vineyard regions spread across this vast country. From the wet and humid east coast, to the temperate central regions, and the arid and cold northwest, there is an incredible spectrum of growing conditions.   Harvest Time In Xinjiang Provence  This variation in growing conditions presents a multitude of challenges to both viticulturalists and winemakers. As coopers, we also have to ensure we are supplying the correct barrel type suitable for the different regions and wine styles. Luckily, we have built great relationships with our customers over the years. Assisted by our long time friend and Agent, Michael Zhang, we have seen some stunning results. In fact, one of our customers, Canaan (north of Beijing), has produced some outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay by adopting modern vineyard practices and incorporating appropriate barrel choices in t

New York, NY, December 09, 2020 – For over ten years, Wines of Provence have enjoyed  international success, notoriety, and increasing market value. This boom is a result of the joint  efforts of Centre du Rosé and Provençal winegrowers and rising consumer demand for wines  that provide authenticity and conviviality, values strongly represented by Wines […] The post Wines of Provence Works to Provide Transparency to Consumers appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/09/wines-provence-works-provide-transparency?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wines-provence-works-provide-transparency Published Date:Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:23:28 +0000 

Wine Intelligence's Global Wine Trend Predictions for 2020 - How Did They Do?: Yes, we missed one obvious one – but then so did everyone else. How did our predicted wine consumer trends for 2020 stand up in the face of an extraordinary 12 months?... The post Afternoon Brief, December 9th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/09/afternoon-brief-1755?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1755 Published Date:Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:51:18 +0000