If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen “contains sulphites” on a wine label and thought: “Okay, that’s something — but is that all?” It turns out there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. Winemaking involves many invisible helpers: additives, processing agents, chemical residues. Some are benign, some less so. Let’s lift the veil. […]
For most wine lovers, the thought of blood being used in making wine sounds like something out of a horror story. But for centuries, ox blood—often in the form of dried blood powder—was a common fining agent in wine production. Before modern winemaking techniques, producers used a variety of substances to improve clarity and stability. […]
Imagine you’re at a dinner party. The host pours a glass of wine, and someone asks, “Is this kosher?” You pause, thinking, “Wait, what makes a wine kosher anyway?” It’s a question many of us have wondered about, and the answer is surprisingly fascinating. So, let’s start by looking into the Basics. Kosher Wine: The […]