Welcome to the Sixmilebridge Winery News section. Here, we share the latest happenings from our vineyards in Paso Robles, insights into our winemaking process, and expert articles on wine appreciation. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or new to the world of wine, our blog offers valuable information to enhance your wine journey.
pH is a measure that indicates acidity or basicity on a scale of 0 to 14. A pH of seven is neutral, below seven is acidic and above seven is basic; however it’s important to note that pH is measured on a logarithmic scale, so a pH of three is actually 10 times more acidic…
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Undoubtably, you have heard a Winemaker, a Sommelier, or a wine snob utter the phrase, “This wine has great structure.” What the heck does that even mean? Structure is really about the balance among various characteristics. They all should be in harmony, with one not overpowering the others. Good structure in wine creates a multi-faceted tasting…
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“It must be the sulfites”
Let’s start with why sulfites are in the wine: The Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is intended to serve as an anti-oxidant and protect the wine from microbial growth.
The best wines are in balance among the main four character traits: TanninAlcoholSweetnessAcidity There are several kinds of acids in wines. The most common ones are tartaric acid, lactic acid, and malic acid. Tartaric acid is the most important. It affects the taste, color and aroma of the final product. Ever heard someone ask if…
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We…extra sadly…bid adieu to Hillary Yount, our phenomenal Vineyard Manager for the past 8 years. As you know, she’s been instrumental in farming our organic vineyards and ensuring that her husband, Anthony, has the best fruit our estate has to offer for crafting our wonderful Sixmilebridge wines. Hillary is looking forward to spending more quality…
Continue reading 2023: Year in Review
Yes, this one by Mick and the boys is the subject of this season’s Wine Lines. While Mick may be referencing Keith Richards’ appearance, in the wine world this word is used to describe an unfavorable occurrence that can impact production during the growth cycle of grapevines: shatter. As we have discussed in a previous…
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2023 marks the first year that Sixmilebridge wines will be produced on property, in our very own production facility! As some of you know, from 2016 through 2022 we rented production space to craft our wines. The team behind making the 2023 vintage of Sixmilebridge wines are Anthony Yount, Winemaker, Lindsay Peugh, Assistant Winemaker, and…
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What is the midpalate for a wine and why is so important ? If you attend enough wine seminars or wine tastings led by well schooled wine people, you’re going to hear about the midpalate. Here’s a little context so the next time you hear the word midpalate, you may have a better understanding of…
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By this time last year, the whole estate had been picked and grapes were happily fermenting in the cellar. With the way harvest has gone so far, it brings to mind a song by Crosby, Stills and Nash, “It’s Been a Long Time Gone.” More specifically the lyric: “Appears to be a long time, it’s…
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Randy Caparoso, Editor-at-Large for the SOMM Journal, recently included Sixmilebridge in his feature article about Cabernet in Paso Robles. Read the full article here!
Continue reading Crowning Achievements: Tracking a Decade of Progress in Paso Robles
As you know, the first quarter of this year was just all about water. You could say that “Cry Me a River” by Julie London in 1956, a very good year by the way, was the theme of January-March. Or perhaps if you’re from a younger generation, it brings to mind Justin Timberlake singing “Cry…
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OxidationThis one is easy. Too much air mixing with the wine at the wrong times. You’ll get a musty smell like wet cardboard. To familiarize yourself with this, let your next Amazon order that arrives in a cardboard box linger outside until it gets rained on. Then, bring it inside and take a big waft. …
Continue reading The Laws of Flaws in Wine