Tag Archives: oak

Knock on Wood

Posted on November 21, 2017 by carolinegilby

  latest article. for Wine of Hungary newsletter, having a look at why Hungarian oak is so popular. http://winehungary.co.uk/knock-on-wood-hungarian-oak/  

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More China Wine News – Oak and Wine

Posted on January 25, 2017 by carolinegilby

And the next piece from China Wine News.  This time a more technical one on the science of oak in winemaking. Plus the original text Oak and winemaking – a little bit of science-1

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Barrels, butts, tanks and jars

Posted on January 25, 2017 by carolinegilby

An article I wrote recently for The Wine Society on the various vessels that can be used for wine fermentation. http://www.thewinesociety.com/guides-winemaking-barrels-butts-and-tanks

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Seeing The Wood for the Trees

Posted on March 11, 2016 by carolinegilby

Latest blog post for The Wine Society.  This time a short look at little more of the science behind oak use in wine making.   http://www.thewinesociety.com/guides-winemaking-oak-barrels?utm_source=list&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wwn_grapevine_highlights_20160310&utm_content=image6&LogValue=http://content.email.thewinesociety.com/?T6sE7LOJsyFcbJ1vxfY.xOgTYpWEpRw1T&

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Oak – the other vital plant in winemaking

Posted on July 1, 2014 by carolinegilby

A little piece I wrote for a client blog on the use of oak in wine making  

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