#winemaker

[rehsgalleries]

Eugenio Zampighi

(1859 - 1944)

The Wine Makers

Oil on canvas

23.75 x 18.125 inches

Signed

[fourbrickstall]

Grape stomping

Handpicked Egloron grapes crushed by the hooves of fauns - 4 crowns

The grapevine running down the window is one of my favorite details on this MOC, and it probably wouldn't have happened if I didn't run out of parts.

I didn't have any more 1x1 reddish brown bricks that make the timber posts, but had a few with a handle. I thought about just rotating them inwards so the handle wouldn't be seen, but then got the idea to use them to make a stem for the grapevine canopy.

I just added a 1x1 modified plate to connect the root to the handle which also gave me the opportunity to add more leaves.

Restrictions and scarcity always make for a good creativity exercise.

[wineandotherpotions]

Apple cider

This weekend I started some home made hard apple cider. What I ended up using for about 5 litres of cider was:

- 7,5 kg apples(different kinds cause why not)

- about 800 grams of dark brown suger

- 1 cinnemon stick

-about a handful of raisins

-half a packet of cider yeast

Since I used whole apples I had to get the cider from it first. This turned out to be quite the project, as I don't own an apple press.

My first attempt was to shred them in the food processor and then wring them out by putting it in cheesecloth and then twisting it, which didn't work at all as the cheesecloth ripped before I could get a sufficient amount of juice out.

To actually get more juice out I had to fully grind them in the food processor so a lot of the juice already came out

Just twisting it in the cheesecloth still didn't work, so I ended up putting some cheesecloth in a potato masher, putting in some of the apple mush(not too much at once, very hard to get all the juice out if you fill it completely) and then press with all my might.

This technique proved quite right, as I ended up with around 5 litres of fresh juiced apple cider. This was about right with what I found online, where someone said apples deliver around 65% of their weight in juice. After the complete 7,5 kg of apples that left me with a full pan of juice, a mountain of apple leftovers and a kitchen completely covered in apple.

I took some of the juice out as I didn't want to fill up my fermenting jug to the brim. What was left I heated up a bit, added the sugar, raisins and cinnamon and waited for it to cool down. The yeast packet said I had to let it cool till 28 degrees but I got bored when it reached 32 degrees and decided to just go ahead, as that's not a temperature that should kill the yeast. Then it was time to add everything to the fermenting jug, and finally add the water lock and give it a good shake. Once the yeast was completely dissolved it started fermenting right away.

It still seems to be fermenting quite nicely, so now it's just shaking it twice a day until the fermentation is done. I'm hoping it'll be just a few weeks, but my last wine projects turned out to ferment for 2 months instead. I think it's cause my living room isn't very warm right now.

[afrikalovers]

We have been to quite a few vineyards over the years, but hardly did we ever come across a small scale winemaker like James who managed to bring so much passion and taste to the table 🍷🍶 From growing and production to fermentation and ageing. Never have we been so educated 📚 We particularly enjoyed the @alphaexcelsior 2018 Shiraz and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. Nevermind the excellent olives from their Orchard. #winemaker #winemakers #clanwilliam #cederberg #farmstead #homestead #farmhousestyle #farmlife #redwinelover #cabernet #shirazlover #shiraz #cabernetsauvignon #westerncapewines #winelands #winetastings #winetasting #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #smallscalefarming #westerncapetourism #cederbergtourism (at Alpha Excelsior Farm) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSeD1Ps8c_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[postcard-from-the-past]

Winemaker's demonstation in Bar-sur-Aube, Champagne region of France

French vintage postcard

[alcorian]

me n a friend's oc

mine (frequency) on the left & theirs (winemaker) on the right

[higherentity]

[gourmetcandle]

Spots have been filling quickly for the candle-making with complimentary wine tasting parties! Looking for a fun and unique way to spend your next get-together? Join our candle making party and experience the thrill of creating your own personalized candles. Sip on wines or engage in a competitive “game night” as you wait for your masterpieces to cool down. Whether you decide to hold it at home or a different venue, we’ll bring the fun to you! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to spend quality time with your friends. Book your event now! 🍷🕯️ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #candle #explorepage #gourmetcandle #instawine #love #philly #redwine #sommelier #vin #vinho #vino #wine #winebar #winecountry #winelife #winelover #winelovers #winemaker #winenot #wineoclock #wineoftheday #wineporn #winery #wines #winesofinstagram #winestagram #winetasting #winetime #winewednesday #winewinewine (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqucTb3OHrd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wineworldnews]

@jamiegoode : Do winemaking vessels really make that much of a difference? http://bit.ly/3YeCtMM on @Winemag #wine #winemaking #fermentation

[galliaestomnis]

A war on frost. On the evenings of April 5th, 6th and 7th 2021, the majority of France and its wine growing regions saw temperatures plunge overnight. Winemakers lighted candles, desperate to save the grapes.

Erratic weather patterns will become more common and more devastating in their impact as a result of global warming.

[gril--friend]

[hochiholmes]

WINE REVIEW FOR TODAY

[fourbrickstall]

A fun little narrative I shot inspired by a comment on another post

[eugephemisms]

Irresistible Italy: Ca' Peruzzetto

Ca’ Peruzzetto: Unveiling the Bountiful 2023 Raboso del Piave Harvest View this post on Instagram A post shared by @bartenderynyc Azienda Agricola dei PeruzzettoSan Nicolo di Ponte di PiaveVia Monte Grappa 2 31047 Treviso+ 39 3408901605; info@caperuzzetto.it

[sommelier-on-a-mission]

Harvest 2023 in Italy: A Challenging Vintage yet Promising Quality

Once again, as we approached this year’s grape harvest, a sense of apprehension loomed in the air. The vintage in Italy has been marked by substantial climatic and phytosanitary hurdles, leading to significant losses in several regions. However, amidst these challenges, the carefully selected grapes hold the promise of delivering substantial quality. 🇮🇹 Italiano A palpable excitement abounds at…

[joetavormina]

inspecting my bottled wine 🍷🍶🍇 🔎