A “Sticky” Problem – SOLVED
t Koi Zen Cellars, we are constantly trying to make the world a better place. One way we can do this is to reduce our impact on Mother Nature by …
How to PROPERLY Age Wine:
ne day you find a great Koi Zen Cellars wine that you just love and want to age it a little but you don’t know for how long until it …
Those Little Yeasties
s the days get hotter, the harvest gets closer and the more a winemaker starts thinking about making wine. The first step to making quality wine is to start with …
Headaches
ast week we talked about how sulfites probably aren’t causing your headache – so what causes them? The #1 reason people get headaches is due to dehydration; most people are …
Sulfites – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
“Contains Sulfites” – this little phrase cases a lot of concern and confusion – most of which is inaccurate. ulfites are a naturally occurring molecule that forms in your body …
Hang Time
e have pulled out of June gloom and now with the temperatures rising, the fruit on the vines will begin to ripen quicker. But is that good – or is …
Storing and Serving Wine
Storing Wine: As the weather warms, it is time to think about your wine collection and how best to keep it tasting great even if you don’ have that fancy …
How to Blend Wine – Part 3
Aging: Last time I talked about how varietals that grow together go together – most time, but to really get a nice wine, you have to do a lot of …
How to Blend Wine – Part 2
Review: Last week we talked about how are we going to take 8 barrels of Cabernet Franc and figure out what went into bottles, on tap, and what was going …