Sparkling wine is a bright spot in today’s challenging wine market. It ranks third among wine categories in sales, behind Cabernet and Chardonnay, and is the fastest-growing varietal.[*] The lower alcohol and light, fizzy taste appeals to the healthy mindset of today’s consumers, and the lower...
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Strategic consolidation in Sonoma County positions the company for continued innovation and growth Rack & Riddle, the leading custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, has announced a strategic facility realignment to strengthen long-term growth, increase efficiency, and accelerate...
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Domestic Headquarters for Research and Development to be based in Sonoma County, California Rack & Riddle and Solos have announced an exclusive partnership that will revolutionize the production of no and low alcohol still and sparkling wines. The team will be the first in the United States to...
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SafŒno™ PR 106 was especially selected and tested for the production of sparkling wines elaborated through the closed-tank or Charmat method. Releasing intense fruity and floral aromas, whilst also giving a pleasant roundness to the wine without hiding acidity, this yeast strain is...
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The market for yeasts selected to produce sparkling wines, as opposed to that to produce still white wines, is limited and consists of strains with strong fermentation abilities but producing low concentrations of aromatic compounds. Today the market increasingly demands sparkling wines...
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Rack & Riddle Presents: Mastering the Art of Méthode Champenoise & Charmat Sparkling Wines WIN Expo Exhibit Hall Trial Tasting Thursday, November 30 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Sonoma County Fairgrounds Grace Pavilion 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Join Rack & Riddle for a tasting...
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Adding Vinfoil Mixers to your tanks can be a valuable tool in assisting with Bentonite additions during the winemaking process. Bentonite is a type of clay that is commonly used in winemaking as a fining agent to clarify and stabilize the wine by removing unwanted particles and proteins. When added...
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