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Flor

Flor is a Spanish term that refers to a film of yeast that develops naturally on some wines after they are fermented. It needs very specific conditions to form: barrels must not be filled completely t...

Nov 7, 2023

Harvest to bottle

Harvest has finished in most of the wineries in the Northern Hemisphere. The exact time for harvesting grapes is going to depend on their concentration of sugars, acids, tannins and flavor compounds. ...

Oct 6, 2022

Getting Closures

From those who prefer the romanticism and tradition of natural corks to those who enjoy the easiness of screw caps, closures have been a topic of debate for many years. But what are the differences an...

Jan 28, 2022

What causes "Wine Legs"?

One of the basic processes when appreciating wine is observing what is happening in the glass. As we swirl our wine and set it down, we can see how the liquid drips down the sides of the glass in smal...

Jan 28, 2022

The Art of Blending

In the past couple of years, you may have noticed the rapid increase of the term “Red Blend” on wine labels from all over the world. The truth is, the art of blending has been a pillar of our industry...

Jul 20, 2021

Unusual grapes

We all enjoy a good Albariño, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir or Malbec, but within the world of wine there are thousands of varieties of grapes capable of producing spectacular wines. An example is the red gr...

Feb 25, 2021