planning for harvest season Here we go again…Winemakers everywhere are now just waking up from their harvest-induced fog only to find out that winter is over, spring has sprung and it’s time once again to start putting together their harvest oak ingredient orders and oak plans. It’s a lot to think about and depending on one’s winery and various wine …
We are always talking about pairing wine with food. But what about pairing your wine with wood? As a Winemaker, the use of oak, specifically oak complements, or “barrel alternatives” has proven to be an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective way to create high quality wines without the use of barrels. But isn’t it much easier and more “traditional” to put …