The Importance of pH in Wine Making

Taking a pH reading of a wine sample.The pH of a wine is critical not only to its flavor but to nearly every aspect of the wine. According to wine maker Alison Crowe of Winemaker Magazine “pH is the backbone of a wine”.

It is second in importance only to the must sugar levels. Fluctuations in pH could mean the difference between a wine going down the sink and one you hang a double gold medal on. Continue reading “The Importance of pH in Wine Making”