Technical Articles
The Complete Guide to Fighting Frost
After unprecedented frost damage across French vineyards, Tom Jarvis looks at what can be done to fight it.
Wine and the Good Dirt
Clay can be a challenge for grapegrowers, but it can also help produce some of the world's best wines.
Wine and the Yield of Dreams
Does a lower yield really mean better wine? Alex Russan investigates an enduring wine myth.
The Simple Truth about Complexity in Wine
Complexity means a lot more than simply stacking up the flavors and hoping for the best.
Biochar: the Vineyard's Next Big Thing
You haven't heard of biochar? You're not alone, as Alex Russan explains.
Chalk: Wine's White Gold
Chalk works wonders in the vineyard, but too much can be fatal.
The Complete Guide to Phylloxera
The news of phylloxera appearing in Walla Walla prompted Tom Jarvis to learn more about the devastating grapevine pest.
The Complete Guide to Cork Taint
A run of bad luck at Wine-Searcher staff tastings prompts Tom Jarvis to delve into the stinky world of cork taint.
The Complete Guide to Egg Fermentation
Our Eggman Tom Jarvis provides some concrete – and ceramic, plastic and wooden – information on ovoid fermenters.
Uncovering the Magic of Old Vines
"Old vines" is, at first glance, an easy to understand selling point for wine buyers. Tom Jarvis digs deeper.
The Dos and Don'ts of Storing Wine
Building a fine wine collection means dealing with expensive but fragile objects. Tom Jarvis looks at the storage options.
The Hard Graft of Grapegrowing
Vine grafting is an essential part of the wine process, but exactly how does it work?
The Complete Guide to Vin Santo – Part II
Following on from our investigation earlier in the week into Vin Santo, we bring you Part II.
The Complete Guide to Vin Santo – Part I
We explore the wonderful world of Vin Santo in detail. Stay tuned for Part II.
The Complete Guide to Carbonic Maceration
Have you ever wondered about carbonic maceration? Tom Jarvis is here to explain all.
Hybrids, Crossings and Foxy Wines
Recent user feedback prompted a discussion at Wine-Searcher regarding a range of viticultural terms.
The Life Cycle of Champagne
How do you make an older wine taste younger? Or a younger wine taste older?
Searching for the Truth About Smoke Taint
With wildfires still blazing, Tom Jarvis tells you all you need to know about the effect on grapes.
What Makes Grand Cru Great
Confused about what grand cru actually means? Tom Jarvis is here to clear it up.
Searching for Chocolate in Wine
To mark the secular aspect of Easter, Tom Jarvis picks six broad red wine options for chocoholics.
The Complete Guide to Ice Wine
At this time of year winemaking is usually finished, but for ice wine producers, things are just getting started.
Drawing the Natural Wine Battle Lines
In the third of his series on low-intervention winemaking, Tom Jarvis tackles the thorny subject of natural wine.
Organics: Trusting the Terminology
In part two of our series on chemical-free wines, we examine the issues around nomenclature.
Making Sense of Organic Wine
Do you know your natural from your biodynamic? Our new series aims to clear up a muddy topic.
The Complete Guide to Botrytis
There are many ways of making sweet wines, but the most famous examples use a potentially deadly method.
The Complete Guide to Making Champagne
Making one of the world's favorite wine styles is a long and complicated process, Tom Jarvis reports.
The Ultimate Guide to Oak in Winemaking
It's one of the great love stories – we examine the relationship between wine and oak.
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