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- Aromas
Coconut Aromas in Oak Barrel Aged Wines
Most wines are made from grape berries from a species called Vitis Vinifera. Oak barrels are typically used to store and age wine. They were also used to transport wine via the water ways in Europe until recently. Both the Vitis Vinifera grape vines and Oak trees typically grow in the regions of temperate climate. As a wine enthusiast and a wine educator I am always curious about wine aromas. In this blog I would like to share my personal connection to oak and coconut aromas in wine.
- Science
Overview of Sparkling Wine Making using Traditional Method
There are many methods to make sparkling wine – traditional (Traditionale Ancesterale), Bulk (Charmat), Transfer, Transversage, and pet-nat (Petillant Naturale). Currently, I am making sparkling wine at the Allan Hancock College Winery in Santa Maria, CA using the traditional method under the mentorship of Prof. Alfredo Koch. It was such a fun experience working with the other students in the wine making program. Please refer to the figure below for the high level processes and steps employed in the traditional method. The Charmat method also known as "Bulk Method" is shown for cross reference.
Upcoming Workshops
06/01
Advanced
3 Hours
Shale Oak Winery tasting room
Wine Tasting and Appreciation – Advanced Level
An introductory journey into the art and science of viticulture. Decipher the hidden language in every glass.
$120.00
06/01
Intermediate
3 Hours
Shale Oak Winery tasting room
Wine Tasting and Appreciation — Intermediate Level
Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Wine Aromas. Where do they come from? How does the grape juice become wine?
$120.00
06/01
Beginner
3 Hours
Shale Oak Winery tasting room
Wine Tasting and Appreciation
An introductory journey into the art and science of viticulture. Decipher the hidden language in every glass.
$90.00