In this episode, I discuss the available research on wine competitions, exploring the reliability of judging, the extent to which winning an award allows a producer to augment price, and consider how much consumers purchasing decisions are motivated by an award label.

In this episode, I discuss the stylistic and practical impacts of delayed malolactic fermentation. I explore the topic in more detail beginning with a primer on malolactic fermentation and the role and function of acids in winemaking. Following this, I expand on the functions of delayed malo including extending élevage and enrichment from the lees, saturated hues and less loss of colour, post-malo élevage and bottling date, and functional benefits and closing thoughts on the topic. This...