Sixmilebridge Winery News and Updates

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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. …