Gravity Wine House

Wine bottles come in a variety of colors. And how do you decide which to use? There are several factors that winemakers should take into account regarding bottle color. Our most recent blog post summarizes the different color options for bottles, and their influence in wine and the marketplace. https://gravitywinehouse.com/blog/wine-bottle-glass-color/

Gas management in the cellar has many winemaking applications and can greatly impact the quality and outcome of your wine. Our latest blog post discusses a small family of gases that play an important role in the winemaking process. https://gravitywinehouse.com/blog/gas-use-in-the-winery/

You are looking at a modern and stainless steel version of the basket press, one of ours at Gravity Wine House. Basket presses are excellent for small batches and gentle pressing of red grapes. https://gravitywinehouse.com//wine-production-choosing-a-/

We take pride in our equipment but that's not the reason we work so hard to keep it in great condition. Proper sanitation heavily influences the quality, safety, and consistency of the wine being produced. Sanitizing the winery equipment and surfaces is required to minimize microbial growth environments and to reduce their counts to non-threatening levels. Without proper sanitation, microorganisms (such as Acetobacter) may come in contact with the wine and produce off-flavors and aromas. https://gravitywinehouse.com/b/winery-sanitation-paa-ozone/

We wish to thank all of the firefighters and first responders that worked so hard to protect life and property in Sonoma County over the last two weeks. The words don't seem like enough but we mean them wholeheartedly. We are grateful for you!

Harvest is keeping us busy! How is your harvest going?

That pretty purple potion is doing a lot for your wine! You're seeing sulfur dioxide, a commonly-used additive in wine. It's important to measure it at the time of bottling. One of it's benefits is that it acts as an antimicrobial agent that helps protect the wine from microbial spoilage. We want to maintain a sufficient amount of FSO2 to protect the wine from these factors, but not so much that the consumer may taste the sulfur.

We all want ladybugs in the vineyard, right? Well . . . Methoxypyrazine (MP) concentration can be such a make-or-break parameter that it’s often a major factor in harvest decisions. MPs in wine can come from a variety of sources (including ladybugs!) and understanding their creation is crucial to prevent high levels. See our latest blog post on the sensitive topic of Methoxypyrazines.

Pressing wine is an essential winery operation and it is important to choose the type of press most suited for your winemaking style and needs. In our latest blog post we explore some of the various press options available to winemakers.

Ordering barrels? Read our current blog post. Barrels, and particularly the wood grain, are complex and often misunderstood topics in winemaking.

"How do I start a wine label?" is one of the most common questions we get asked, right up there with "can you steam my barrels again?" :-) Regardless, here we provide an overview on some of the most common questions relating to the creation of a wine label.

Adaptations of winemaking practices continue to evolve as consumers demand stricter regulations and ingredient transparency in order to ensure their protection. In this blog post we discuss what biogenic amines are, the impacts they have when present in wine, and how to manage biogenic amines at your winemaking facility. At Gravity Wine House we practice clean, sound winemaking practices and hope to educate others on what you can do to reduce biogenic amines in wine.

At Gravity Wine House, we apply critical and calculated work practices throughout the year in the cellar to ensure that the wine is in peak condition when it comes time for bottling. All of that determination and hard work finally comes to a conclusion when the wine is being bottled into its final packaging.

A common topic of discussion for wineries is how to move wine. Generally, the most common method used is pumping. But how do you know which pump is the right pump for your operation? There are so many different choices. Our most recent blog post explores the different pump options available to wineries, and which of those options might be the best choice for you. Check it out at the link below! https://gravitywinehouse.com//wine-production-a-brief-gui/