Send me your thoughts at ibotezatu5@gmail.com Across Europe, bubbles tell stories. In this episode of The Wine Lab, we explore two sparkling legends - Champagne and Cava - both born from the same meticulous process yet shaped by different lands, grapes, and histories. We’ll uncover how the traditional method transforms still wine into a storm of fine bubbles, why the same Brut label can taste drier in Champagne than in Cava, and how yeast, sugar, and time create that signature...
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Send me your thoughts at ibotezatu5@gmail.com Across Europe, bubbles tell stories. In this episode of The Wine Lab, we explore two sparkling legends - Champagne and Cava - both born from the same meticulous process yet shaped by different lands, grapes, and histories. We’ll uncover how the traditional method transforms still wine into a storm of fine bubbles, why the same Brut label can taste drier in Champagne than in Cava, and how yeast, sugar, and time create that signature...
Inside the Barrel: Where Wine Meets Oak, Fire, and Time
The Wine Lab
13 minutes
2 weeks ago
Inside the Barrel: Where Wine Meets Oak, Fire, and Time
Send me your thoughts at ibotezatu5@gmail.com In this episode of The Wine Lab, Andreea takes you inside one of winemaking’s most iconic tools — the oak barrel. From Celtic craftsmanship to modern coopering, we’ll explore how fire, oxygen, and time turn simple wood into a vessel of transformation. Discover why oak became the gold standard, what happens during toasting, and how micro-oxygenation softens tannins and stabilizes color. Learn about the differences between French, American, and Hung...
The Wine Lab
Send me your thoughts at ibotezatu5@gmail.com Across Europe, bubbles tell stories. In this episode of The Wine Lab, we explore two sparkling legends - Champagne and Cava - both born from the same meticulous process yet shaped by different lands, grapes, and histories. We’ll uncover how the traditional method transforms still wine into a storm of fine bubbles, why the same Brut label can taste drier in Champagne than in Cava, and how yeast, sugar, and time create that signature...
