Posts Tagged ‘fermentation’

Mar 9, 2006

Powering Down Winemaking

Here in California we have some experience with electricity blackouts. A few summers back we experienced rolling blackouts that played havoc with one of the largest economies on earth. While the interruptions caused problems for some in the wine industry, the problems were nothing compared to what South African Vintners are apparently facing. According to reports, South African vintners, along with the rest of the country, have been hit hard by backouts. However, coming at harvest time (now…it’s the southern…

Mar 2, 2006

Q&A Thurs: Is That Really You in the Picture?

Is That Really You in the FERMENTATION Header Above? Yes. However, it’s true that I look somewhat different today. I have hair…again. The truth is, I was asked repeatedly by a little girl I tuck in at night to grow back my hair because I "looked scary and mean" without hair. Of course she didn’t take into account how much easier it is to groom one’s self when the hair part only takes twice weekly shavings. Nevertheless, being nearly completely…