Topic: wine production

Wine & Champagne

What is Pet Nat? An Honest Look at Ancestral Method Sparkling Wine

Unlike Champagne, which requires a secondary fermentation in the bottle after a still wine is made, Pet Nat—short for pétillant naturel—is a sparkling wine…

May 25, 2026 · Jancis Robinson · 6 min

Wine & Champagne

What is Yeast in Wine, and Why Does it Matter to Your Glass?

When you ask what yeast is in wine, you’re really asking what transforms grape juice into an alcoholic beverage with complex aromas. The direct…

Apr 18, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min

Lifestyle

What Makes Pink Moscato Pink? The Grapes, Not the Food Coloring

What Makes Pink Moscato Pink? The Grapes, Not the Food Coloring When you ask what makes pink moscato pink, you’re essentially asking about the…

Apr 18, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

Wine & Champagne

What’s the Difference Between Champagne and Wine? The Definitive Answer

What’s the Difference Between Champagne and Wine? The Definitive Answer The simplest answer to what’s the difference between Champagne and wine is that Champagne…

Apr 18, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

Wine & Champagne

Why Is Wine Expensive? It’s More Than Just the Grapes.

It’s often said that wine is expensive because of the grapes, the terroir, or the vintage. And while those play a role, the real…

Apr 17, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min

Wine & Champagne

Wine and Yeast: Why Engineered Strains Truly Define Your Bottle’s Character

Forget the grape for a moment; when it comes to defining a wine’s character and ensuring its quality, the specific yeast strain used is…

Apr 17, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

Wine & Champagne

Do Wine Brands Open Source Their Practices? The Truth Behind Transparency

Do Wine Brands Open Source Their Practices? The Truth Behind Transparency If you’ve landed here searching for wine brands actively engaging in “open sourcing…

Apr 17, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 4 min

Wine & Champagne

Wine Filtration Agents: The Unsung Heroes of Clarity in Your Glass

The romantic image of winemaking often leaves out the part where someone has to ensure the wine isn’t full of haze and floating bits.…

Apr 17, 2026 · Louis Pasteur · 5 min