Limited-edition with only 25 cases made, these exclusive wines are only available as a pair Healdsburg, CA, December 01, 2020 – Admired winemaker behind Tongue Dancer Wines, James B. MacPhail, has just released ‘ULTRA’, the brand’s first-ever pair of wines. The 2018 ‘ULTRA’ Pinot Noir and 2018 ‘ULTRA’ Chardonnay are only available as a duo. A true […] The post Tongue Dancer Wines Releases the 2018 ‘Ultra’ Duo of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/02/tongue-dancer-wines-releases-2018-ultra-duo?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tongue-dancer-wines-releases-2018-ultra-duo Published Date:Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:46:30 +0000 

Original Post Are you familiar with the cliché: beauty is in the eye of the beholder? When it comes to wine, beauty may lie in the aromatic and flavor perceptions of each wine lover. Much has been written about wine tasting, with a focus on the grapes, the appellation, the vintage, the winemaker, and the tasting technique itself. Given the many factors that go into crafting the finest wines, it’s easy to believe that you, as a wine consumer, are a mere passive observer of the flavors and aromas developed in wine as it ages. Think again. Fruit-forward. Notes of dark cherry, red currant, and raspberry, plus hints of vanilla and baking spice. Is this a description of your favorite Pinot Noir, or a holiday fruitcake? Have you ever wondered why your favorite wine reminds you of other scents derived from food morsels seldom found in your glass? Neuroscientific studies have shown that flavor is an active sense, in which your brain plays an integral role in creating the sight, sme

Would having easy to obtain, objective color data be helpful to your winemaking process? Color is an extremely impactful parameter of wine - it makes an impression before the wine has even been tasted! While it is always important to evaluate a wine with your own eyes and tongue, having supplemental objective data can be helpful in creating consensus and backing up sensory evaluations. Giving attention to wine color allows for better control by opening up the possibility of setting color targets and evaluating when they have been achieved, both within and between harvests. It also provides more information about crush and production methods, as well as color stability during the life of a wine. The old school method for measuring color involves using a spectrophotometer to measure absorbance at 420, 520 and 620 nm. These three values can be used to calculate color density, intensity, hue, and shade. Using this method is a great start, but is inherently limited due to the utilization of

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E-Tongue Can Detect White Wine Spoilage Before Humans Can: While the electronic tongue bears little physical resemblance to its namesake, the strand-like sensory probes of the “e-tongue” still outperformed human senses when detecting contaminated wine in a recent study...

When wine enthusiasts visit a tasting room, they usually have a general knowledge of the winery’s reputation and its wine region. They’re looking forward to tasting and learning more about the wines and enjoying the culinary experience. They may research the area before traveling, follow the winery on social media, search Google, or reach out to friends and family for ideas on other things to do on their trip.  Visitors often ask tasting room staff for recommendations on places to stay, the best restaurants for dining, and other wineries and attractions to visit. While the winery team is always happy to help, they’re often too busy to help with more than a few quick suggestions.  Innovative mapping company HipMaps has a solution. The company works with a winery, chamber of commerce, grower association, hotel, or event organization to design a map customized to their needs and branded with their logo and style. The map can include anything from recommen

As the festive buzz of Christmas begins to settle, savvy wineries are already gearing up for the next big occasion: New Year’s and the post-holiday sales rush. Seizing the momentum from the holiday season, wineries can strategically position themselves for success in January and beyond. In this post, we explore key marketing strategies to keep the celebration going, ensuring a strong start to the new year. 1. Create Irresistible Post-Holiday Offers The day after Christmas doesn’t mark the end of celebration; it’s an opportunity to extend the festive cheer. Craft enticing post-holiday promotions to keep customers engaged. Consider limited-time discounts, bundle deals, or exclusive releases to captivate your audience and encourage them to continue celebrating with your wines. Post-holiday example offers: “Restock the Wine Rack” Offer: Enjoy a generous 15% off when you purchase a case of 12 bottles. Encourage customers to replenish their wine racks with thei

JULY 10, 2023 – Experience Rosé, a wine competition that focuses exclusively on expressions of pink wine — sweet, dry and sparkling — has announced results of the 2023 contest. Taking top prize this year is Sonoma-Cutrer’s 2019 Grand Brut Rosé sparkling wine (99 points). Judges’ praise included: “bursts of flavor”; “crisp pomegranate and strawberry”; and “lingering finish.” In addition to Best of Show, the wine also took honors as Best Domestic Sparkling.  Mercer Estates Small Lot Rosé (99 pts.) was awarded Best Domestic Dry Rosé; judges described the entry’s “lively mouth”; “floral, rose petals”; and “seamless transition from nose to tongue.” Best International Dry Rosé honors went to Taylors Wines Taylor Made Rosé of Pinot Noir (97 pts.). Judges’ notes included: “really balanced”; “nice mid-palate&rdquo

Social distancing is a term that was created in lieu of the Coronavirus, aka COVID-19. It's a way for family, friends, pets, and community members to stay safe from the spread of the flu-like virus while out, keeping a distance of at least 6 feet. Since we are doing this with people and pets, can wildlife please, please, please do this with our plants? They think not; but we think they should. Here are what home gardeners will need to do to keep deer at bay. First things first, home gardeners are encouraged to install deer fencing - but not the cheap stuff found at big box stores. We are talking about heavy duty grade polypropylene fence or steel fence coated with plastic. These types of deer fences are UV-stabilized to stand up to weather elements and are long-lasting - averaging about 15-20 years to start. Deer fencing will need to be at least 7.5' to 8' feet high in order to keep deer away from home gardens. Home growers will also need to plant deer-resistant flowers, he