
Education
This is a list of educational articles from both members and outside sources that can extend our knowlege of winemaking.
Another View on Sulphites in Wine
The question regarding the impact of sulfites in wine has been discussed for years. This article gives…
Glossary of Winemaking Terms
If you are puzzled by a wine term that you are not familiar with, look it up…
Winemaking Techniques — Vancouver Island Amateur Winemakers Association Symposium
The proceedings of the Vancouver Island Amateur Winemakers Symposium held in Nanaimo in 2001. Open this URL to…
Microbes and long term stability of bottled wine
This workshop, the first in the Saanich Sommeliers Workshop Series on November 23, 2020 provided an opportunity…
Notes on pH for the winemaker
This technical article has been provided by Dr. Sandy Kirk. Click to open: Click Here
Acid/base equilibria in Wine
This technical article has been provided by Dr. Sandy Kirk. It may be downloaded HERE. Note that…
Basic Chemistry for Home Winemakers
View PDF chemistry document here
Scott Labs Presentation
One of Saanich Sommeliers ongoing purposes is to provide winemaking education for its members as well and…