Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses reductive winemaking and defines lees in response to questions from Jessica Bell of the MidWest Wine School.
Author: Judi Scherrer
Aging Wine
Winemaker Fred Scherrer is asked about aging wine by Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School. Fred discusses what he looks for in a wine to age and how to store wine at home.
Do vintages matter in California?
Winemaker Fred Scherrer discusses the importance of vintage in California in response to a question from Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School.
What are “clones” and are they important in wine?
Winemaker Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery discusses the importance of clones and mass selection in response to a question from Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School.
Acidity and tannin in wine
Winemaker Fred Scherrer is asked about his perception of acidity and tannin when tasting wine by Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School at C House restaurant in Chicago.
Would you use with screw caps for your wine?
Winemaker Fred Scherrer talks about using screw caps and other types of closures in response to a question from Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School.
Trusting your palate in the winery.
Winemaker Fred Scherrer talks about learning to trust his palate in the winery and make decisions based on taste. Fred makes wine at the Scherrer Winery in the Russian River Valley.
Winemaking 101: Pre and post fermentation “soak”
Winemaker Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery discusses pre and post fermentation “soaks”, or the time that the grapes are left in contact with the juice, and the effect of each process on the final wine. Along the way, he compares cold-soaks in warmer and cooler climates.
Winemaking 101: American and French Oak Barrels
Does American Oak get a bad rap? Winemaker Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery talks about the use of American oak barrels. Fred provides an interesting historical perspective thanks to some input from Sean Thackery.
Can I blend Syrah and Pinot Noir?
Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School discusses how and when Pinot Noir is blended with winemaker Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery.