TN: MWC Pulls Out The Stops (June 7, 2023)

[Jeff Grossman]

originally posted by Jonathan Loesberg:

originally posted by Florida Jim:
Jonathan,

Another thing I liked about cold fermentation was that the process of primary fermentation was extended. And while I’m unaware of any objective evidence to support my reasoning, extended and slower fermentations tended to result in different and even more complex wines than those fermented hot. Fermentation is “where the miracle happens” and extending it seemed to me to be worth trying. I liked it. But there are many who preferred hot fermentations and the wines they produced.

This is the standard reason for letting bread do its final rise in a refrigerator overnight. My experience is that it does have that effect.

I've also recently read that one gets better browning on cookies if you rest the dough in the fridge, too.

 

[Jayson Cohen]

As good a place as any to post this: Astor has 20% off Spain today so whatever favorite Albarinos you like are cheaper if they have it. I just picked up a 3-pack of 2023 Nanclares for lowest retail price by far in the market.