In the ambiently lit headquarters of Barrister Winery, towering machines and voluminous storage totes lay behind the brick walls. After harvest, this is where the winemaking process begins. While the ...

Red wine, with its deep colour and rich flavours, has been captivating the palates of people around the world for centuries. Beyond its taste, the chemistry of red wine is a fascinating combination of ...

WALLA WALLA -- When considering the process of winemaking, some minds might recall Episode 23 of "I Love Lucy," titled "Lucy's Italian Movie." While the iconic scene, featuring Lucille Ball and Teresa ...

Rice wine production is a sophisticated fermentation process that harnesses a diverse array of microbial communities to convert carbohydrates and other substrates into ethanol and a suite of ...

The ancient Greeks on Crete may have cheated the Romans by exporting "knock-off" versions of their highly prized raisin wine.

Yeast biotechnology has emerged as a cornerstone in the evolution of fermentation science, with particular relevance to wine production. Through the integration of advanced molecular biology, ...

The world’s largest wine factory from the Byzantine period has been uncovered by archaeologists in the Israeli town of Yavne, after a two-year excavation process. The 1,500-year-old complex was used ...

Talk to grape growers and wineries about sustainability, and they’ll often tell you all about water conservation efforts, organic or biodynamic vineyard practices, and even bottle weight. But all too ...

According to Dan Petroski, founder-winemaker at Yountville-based Massican, to make a $15 bottle of California Cabernet, you’d need to pay around “$1,000 per ton, which will be the equivalent of about ...