Still wine refers to wine without significant carbonation, distinguishing it from sparkling or semi-sparkling wines. It includes the majority of white, red, and rosé wines and can range from dry to sweet, offering a vast array of flavours and styles based on grape variety, terroir, and winemaking techniques.
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Stainless steel fermentation involves using stainless steel tanks for fermenting wine, offering temperature control and a neutral environment that preserves the wine’s fruit character. This method contrasts with oak fermentation, which imparts additional flavours to the wine. Stainless steel is favored for producing fresh, crisp white wines and fruit-forward reds.
Sonoma County is a renowned wine region in California, USA, known for its diverse climates and soil types, supporting a wide range of grape varieties. Famous for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel, Sonoma offers a variety of wine styles, from robust reds to crisp whites, showcasing the region’s […]
Smooth describes a wine’s texture that is pleasant and harmonious on the palate, often with soft tannins and balanced acidity. It is typically used for wines that provide an easy-drinking experience without harshness or astringency, making them approachable and enjoyable.
Slovenian oak is wood from oak trees grown in Slovenia, used for making wine barrels. Wines aged in Slovenian oak can exhibit subtle flavours and aromas, including spice and vanilla, providing a different character compared to French or American oak. It is valued for its ability to impart nuanced, elegant […]
Skin contact refers to the winemaking process where grape skins are left in contact with the juice during fermentation, extracting color, flavours, and tannins. This technique is used to make red wines and can also be applied to create orange wines from white grapes, contributing to the wine’s complexity and […]
Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is a dark-skinned grape variety used to produce powerful, full-bodied red wines. Known as Shiraz primarily in Australia and South Africa, it exhibits flavours of blackberry, plum, pepper, and spice. The grape’s versatility allows it to produce a wide range of wine styles, from fruit-forward […]
Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region in southern Spain, known for its wide range of styles from dry to sweet. Production involves a unique aging process using the solera system, which blends different vintages for consistency. Styles include Fino, dry and light; Oloroso, richer and oxidatively aged; […]
Sedimentation is the process by which solid particles in the wine settle at the bottom of the storage vessel over time. This natural clarification method can be used alongside or as an alternative to filtration, allowing for the removal of sediment before bottling to ensure a clear, stable wine.
Secondary fermentation in winemaking can refer to either the process of malolactic fermentation, where malic acid is converted to lactic acid, softening the wine, or the fermentation that occurs in the production of sparkling wines, where added yeast and sugar create carbon dioxide, resulting in bubbles.