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What is malic acid? Winemaker Ken Pahlow of Walter Scott Wines describes malic acidity in wine grapes and how it carries over into finished wines. Paradoxically, he describes how grapes with high malic acid may actually need to have acid added in the winery. See all of our videos with Ken Pahlow of Walter Scott

About a mile off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., a sunken treasure of wine is aging under the waves, gently rocked and chilled by the ocean currents. Correspondent Ben Tracy talks with Emanuele Azzaretto, co-founder of Ocean Fathoms, about laying down fine wines in the murky depths, where bottles retain their bouquet – and

Everything old is new again with these ancient –and tasty!– white varietals from Campania in Italy: Falanghina, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino. Learn their history, styles and pronunciation from a master, Lucio Berardino of Terredora.

Our soil mapping study of Jordan estate vineyard blocks uses the latest research and technology. Rows are now micro-farmed by soil type, texture and water-holding capacity. Irrigation, cover crops, thinning and other farming practices change within a single acre and even within a single row. Full blog post: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/10/soil-mapping-video-precision-farming-with-technology/.

Why is sugar added to grapes in winemaking? John Paul of Cameron Winery talks in detail about Chaptalization in part 1 of 2 of this series. Specifically, John explores sucrose production in the leaves and how enzymes in the plant hydrolyze that sugar into glucose and fructose. Thumbnail Credit: Olivia Schelly Watch Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmaf_o14bAs

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Bright, crisp and refreshing, roses are perfect for summer drinking. But why is Provence perfect for rose and how are the wines made? Get to the heart of the matter with a trio of wine people from Provence.

When bottling a smooth wine like the 2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, we had to take it despacito. Hope you enjoy our Despacito parody music video spoof on the biggest hit song of summer 2017. Watch more videos from Jordan at http://www.jordanwinery.com/videos. Compare the original video and the spoof at http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2017/07/despacito-embotellado-official-wine-music-video-parody/.

Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses reductive winemaking and defines lees in response to questions from Jessica Bell of the MidWest Wine School. Jessica teaches WSET certification courses in the Midwest. Sound and video quality has increased dramatically at Ask a Winemaker, but we love these old “library” offerings that show were we started. Please check out

Check, Please! Bay Area host Leslie Sbrocco shares her tips about wines in cans in episode 14 of Season 13. Watch episodes of Check, Please! Bay Area and get more wine and beverage tips at: http://kqed.org/checkplease

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Jordan Winery’s Claire Smith gives advice on aging, buying, and serving large-format wine bottles in Sonoma County, California. Blog includes infographic with an easy serving quantity conversions guide: http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2017/05/guide-for-aging-buying-and-serving-large-format-wine-bottles-with-infographic-and-video-tips/.

What is Spätburgunder? Dr. Ernst Loosen describes Pinot Noir as he and his family grow it in Germany, and provides a wonderful overview of Spätburgunder as grown across the country from the Pfalz to the Ahr. Germany was until recently the second largest Pinot Noir producer in the world, though now the United States is

Wine Tasting Dos & Don’ts: How to not look like a complete idiot at your next wine tasting event. In this video, we will go over the basics of wine tasting for beginners. Don’t worry, wine tasting is very easy! ???? Montreal Passion Vin: http://www.montrealpassionvin.ca/ ????Music by https://soundcloud.com/fru1ts ❤️ If you like eating with me,

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Learn how to make quince paste or jam, also known by its Spanish name, membrillo. This video tutorial shows Jordan Winery’s favorite recipe in a few quick steps. View the full recipe and more information on our blog: https://winecountrytable.com/watch/appetizers/how-to-make-membrillo-easy-quince-paste-video-recipe EASY QUINCE PASTE (MEMBRILLO) RECIPE Ingredients: 2 lemons, halved 12 pineapple quince 4½ pounds sugar ¼

The geography of the Willamette Valley in Oregon is explained by Jason Lett of Eyrie Vineyards with a focus on the importance of the Van Duzer Corridor and how it affects each of the various regions in the valley. Jason Lett manages Eyrie Vineyards, one of the iconic producers of wine in Oregon. See all

If you are interested in wines and what foods are most readily paired with what foods, this video is for you! Soulgriot gives a short, easy to understand primer on wines. Enjoy.

Although Antinori is best-known for its portfolio of Tuscan wines, this family business has many projects in the works, including Antica Winery in Napa Valley. Meet Alessia Antinori as she describes Antica and making wine in the New World.

Executive Chef Todd Knoll discusses the three best kitchen knives for home cooks and chefs alike (chef knife, paring, cleaver). Discover differences between European and Japanese knive designs, as well as which knives are best for delicate slicing, coring fruit and preparing a stir fry dinner. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/11/christmas-gift-ideas-best-kitchen-knives-for-home-cooks-and-chefs