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Discover the three crucial steps in protecting cork, directly from our cork oak forests! 🌳 1️⃣ Skim: The first removal reveals the virgin cork, a hard and irregular initial layer, used in applications such as decorative panels and flower vases. 2️⃣ Secondary: Nine years later, the extracted cork is more malleable and regular, but still not of superior quality. Each tree is marked with the year of extraction to plan the next harvest. 3️⃣ Amadia: After the third stripping, the cork reaches maturity and superior quality, ideal for producing the best natural cork stoppers, essential for aging high-quality wines. Every nine-year cycle, our commitment to sustainability and quality is renewing, ensuring that only the best cork protects your wine. 🍷 #JGRCork #JGRCaps #CorkStopper #NaturalCork

Tips by Taylor Taylor shares her tips for removing red wine stains. 🍷 #DryUNow #RestorationServices #WaterMitigation #MoldRemediation #FireRestoration #AsbestosAbatement #TipsbyTaylor

When grapes are brought into our Research Winery, most trials are processed on our Pellenc Crusher-Destemmer. This is the same brand as many harvester machines you'll see in New Zealand vineyards. The machine can be set up to operate the same way as a harvester, so when applicable to the trial, the grapes are processed similarly to a commercial vineyard but just on a much smaller scale. We also cold macerate the grapes for an hour and a half to simulate time in gondola and truck post-machine harvest for those trials. This way our research findings are more relevant to real-world scenarios than if we processed them by hand. #bragatoresearch #nzwine #researchwinery #vintage2024

Find this! Of the three Oakridge Vineyard Series Chardonnays, this Henk was my preferred with the Hazeldine hot on its heels. The precision, balance and interest are supreme. https://buff.ly/4aFoR3Q

🥃 At Marble Distilling, nestled in the pristine landscape of Carbondale, Colorado, we're more than just a distillery. We're pioneers in sustainability, crafting spirits that don't just taste good but do good. 🌿 Eco-Friendly Distilling  Our innovative Water Energy Thermal System (WETS) redefines the art of distillation. By recapturing 100% of our process water and harvesting the energy to heat our facility, we're setting new standards in sustainable production. 🏆 Distilled to Perfection  Pride in every pour – that's the Marble Distilling promise. Our spirits, crafted with Colorado's finest ingredients, have earned accolades for their exceptional taste and quality. Savor the award-winning difference with every sip. 🌎 Saving the Planet, One Bottle at a Time With every bottle of Marble Distilling's spirits, you're part of a crucial mission – saving our planet. It's not just about enjoying premium spirits; it's about making a difference. Join us in our movement and be a part of change that tastes as good as it feels.  https://lnkd.in/gg52adV7 #BestTasteZeroWaste #ColoradoSpirits #SustainableColorado #MadeInColorado

It's amazing how quickly things can take shape when you have the right people and companies helping to share your startup. Check out this story to learn more about where they've come in just a year. 160 barrels a day will soon be flowing.

Learn how to remove mold in wine cellars and prevent future growth in our latest blog! Protect your wine quality with expert tips from PuroClean Property Restoration Experts. #PuroCleanPropertyRestorationExperts #MoldyWine #WineCellarMold

There are four communes in the St. Emilion Satellite appellations (AOC) which are entitled to use “St. Emilion” as a part of its appellation name: Lussac Saint-Émilion, Montagne Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion and St. Georges Saint-Émilion. Puisseguin Saint-Émilion is the most eastward of these and is located about 50km east of Bordeaux, and is similar to Saint-Émilion in its predominance of Merlot. It benefits from its south-southeast exposure to the sun, ideal for ripening Merlot, with clay limestone soils. Puisseguin St. Émilion has a slightly cooler climate than St. Emilion as it is situated further from the Dordogne and requires later harvesting dates. Merlot accounts for 80% of the vines, with Cabernet Franc as the second variety, and Puisseguin Saint-Émilion only produces red wines, with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. PSE produces very high quality, lush wines, suitable for aging. The appellations name comes from "Puy," an old Celtic term meaning “the hill of the powerful wine," and Seguin, an officer who served under Emperor Charlemagne, forming Puisseguin. *Pavillon de Vieux Chantre, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion, 2022* Appearance: Dense, deep crimson. Nose: Red and black fruit: cherry, blackberry, earth, some smoke, floral notes. Palate: Fleshy and full bodied. Rounded tannins, balanced acid. Tart red cherry, blackberry, earth. Aging: This wine should age well, given to its region. Merlot is more limited in aging capacity vs. Cabernet Sauvignon. With the abundance of tannin, I’d suggest this is drink now until 2034. If you drink now, it doesn’t hurt to decant for an hour, but I’d suggest “dropping the shoulders” and allowing the wine to open in the glass. #KosherWineTastings

| IN VINO VERITAS | As autumn unfolds, we invite you to savor the culmination of our craftsmanship showcased in the 39th week of our 2023 Calendar! Immersed in the artistry of embossing, intricate cutting, and embellished with copper bitmap foil, our calendar features a bountiful vine set against grape paper. Harvested in France during September and October, grapes symbolize the essence of “wine country.” Viticulture’s roots trace back to the Celtic and Roman Gaul, introduced by the Phocaeans in the 7th and 6th centuries BC. With the advent of the Christian liturgy from the 4th century onwards, viticulture thrived, influencing even the French Republican calendar’s initial month, vendémiaire, named after the grape harvests [vendanges]. Presently celebrated through festivals, the ancient glory of grape harvests was revered in Rome in homage to Jupiter and Venus, often associated with Bacchus and his Greek counterpart. Dionysus, embodying rebirth and divine fervor, presides over life’s pleasures, vegetation, vines, and wine—an elixir, termed “fire water,” believed to unveil truth or grant immortality. Cheers Order our #Sustainable #Calendar >> https://bit.ly/3WqyVpW   - Design: Made Thought Techniques: #Dorure #bitmap, #gaufrage et #découpe #laser sur papier Favini Crush Amande 200g – #Bitmap #foil, #embossing and #lasercut on 200g Favini Crush Almond - Photos: Margaux Piette – © Imprimerie du Marais

Changing Varietal Composition of Chile's Vineyard Area from 2000 to 2022. Sauvignon Blanc is the biggest winner of the last 22 years, Pais is the biggest loser. https://lnkd.in/eX-Ys-4D