by Devon Kessler | Feb 3, 2023 | Cellar, Main, Wine Updates
Whether it is in a stainless steel tank or in an oak barrel, new vintages are fermenting and getting ready to make their debut in the tasting room. Right now, our winemaking team is starting to prep our whites for bottling and stirring our reds in the barrels once a...
by Devon Kessler | Jan 27, 2023 | Cellar, Featured, Main
Fermentation is one of the most important parts of winemaking. To help with the fermentation process, there are several types of vessels that can be used. The three most popular types are stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and clay tanks. Steel tanks and oak barrels...
by Devon Kessler | Jan 4, 2023 | Cellar, Featured, Main
What are sulfites (SO2) and why are they an important part of winemaking? Sulfites are inorganic salts that can act as preservatives and antioxidants in many types of food and drinks. Sulfites like sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfites, and meta-bisulfites help reduce...
by Taylor Simpson | May 24, 2022 | Events, Featured, Main, Tasting Room
We are looking forward to the summer season at Aurora Cellars and that means enjoying the sunshine, wine and good company! Starting Sunday, June 5, we are hosting Cellar Sundays. Each Sunday, we will feature a drink special and a food special. We will also have some...
by Taylor Simpson | Mar 22, 2022 | Featured, Tasting Room
Sparkling wine is known as the most technical wine in the world because it undergoes not just one fermentation but a second fermentation to make it bubbly! The winemaking process for sparkling allows the winemaker to have a lot of choices to affect the final taste....
