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The tendency of water of within two solutions separated by a semipermeable membrane to travel from a weaker solution to the more concentrated one to achieve equilibrium. In winemaking osmotic pressure is observed in yeast cells added to grape must with a ...
A vintage that brought many challenges and adverse climatic conditions during the growing season such as lack of sunshine rains and frosts.
The degradation of wine through exposure to oxygen. In some aspects oxygen plays a vital role in fermentation and through the aging process of wine. But excessive amounts of oxygen can produce wine faults.
A white wine with extending skin contact similar to red wine production. The opposite of a rosé
Wines produced inside of the traditional wine growing areas of Europe and North Africa.
Also known as powdery mildew. A fungal grape disease that dehydrates grapes and leaves as powdery gray residue.
A style of winemaking using organically grown grapes and a minimum amount of chemical additives such as sulfur dioxide.
