Recently, my family had the privilege of receiving a behind-the scenes tour of the Peninsula Winery/Distillery located just north of Sturgeon Bay in Door County. Our tour guide was Paul Santoriello, the chief winemaker. Paul is a...
When the Marechal Foch wine grape was introduced in 1920, the name “Foch” probably seemed like a winner. At the time, WW I French General Ferdinand Foch was a well know public figure...
It’s possible that winemaker Nan Bailly’s kin enjoyed native Minnesota wine during canoe trips through the state in the 1820’s when it was still wilderness. Bailly, owner, winegrower and winemaker at Alexis Bailly Vineyard, has...
In this edition of Midwest Wine Press, wine production consultant Clark Smith presents a comprehensive overview of acid adjustment geared to Midwest winemakers. He first reviews the basic chemistry of wine acidity with humor...