Jon Makes Wine
@jon-makes-wine.bsky.social
I grow grapes, I press grapes, I bottle wine. Winemaker & Viticulturist in Niagara 🇨🇦🍷🍇 Haudenosaunee (Mohawk Bay of Quinte)
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First post: you can expect a bunch of BS from around my winery and vineyard, maybe you'll find it interesting. Also, I won't sugar-coat anything. So if you have any questions or want to debate about how wine is made, let's chat.
Here's some wine porn. Niagara's best Syrah *chef kiss*
Here's some wine porn. Niagara's best Syrah *chef kiss*
Monthly free SO2s.
Adjustments later, then topping tomorrow.
Adjustments later, then topping tomorrow.
February 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Monthly free SO2s.
Adjustments later, then topping tomorrow.
Adjustments later, then topping tomorrow.
🚨 Big announcement 🚨
I have been accepted to Brock University's Master of Sustainability program!
I will be combining my experience in sustainable viticulture with my indigenous heritage to create a novel program based on traditional knowledge.
Hmu if you ever want to talk sustainability.
I have been accepted to Brock University's Master of Sustainability program!
I will be combining my experience in sustainable viticulture with my indigenous heritage to create a novel program based on traditional knowledge.
Hmu if you ever want to talk sustainability.
February 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🚨 Big announcement 🚨
I have been accepted to Brock University's Master of Sustainability program!
I will be combining my experience in sustainable viticulture with my indigenous heritage to create a novel program based on traditional knowledge.
Hmu if you ever want to talk sustainability.
I have been accepted to Brock University's Master of Sustainability program!
I will be combining my experience in sustainable viticulture with my indigenous heritage to create a novel program based on traditional knowledge.
Hmu if you ever want to talk sustainability.
Hey @dansavage.bsky.social
I think the world needs a supercut of "COVID Success Stories"
A time capsule of humanity's sexual history.
Thoughts?
I think the world needs a supercut of "COVID Success Stories"
A time capsule of humanity's sexual history.
Thoughts?
February 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hey @dansavage.bsky.social
I think the world needs a supercut of "COVID Success Stories"
A time capsule of humanity's sexual history.
Thoughts?
I think the world needs a supercut of "COVID Success Stories"
A time capsule of humanity's sexual history.
Thoughts?
Do you know what brings winemakers the most happiness with their jobs?
Some volumes are TBD when the process is complete. Pressing, topping and racking are examples of this.
So when the universe gives you the exact volume to fit a carboy, THAT is pure dopamine. The alternative is always annoying.
Some volumes are TBD when the process is complete. Pressing, topping and racking are examples of this.
So when the universe gives you the exact volume to fit a carboy, THAT is pure dopamine. The alternative is always annoying.
January 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Do you know what brings winemakers the most happiness with their jobs?
Some volumes are TBD when the process is complete. Pressing, topping and racking are examples of this.
So when the universe gives you the exact volume to fit a carboy, THAT is pure dopamine. The alternative is always annoying.
Some volumes are TBD when the process is complete. Pressing, topping and racking are examples of this.
So when the universe gives you the exact volume to fit a carboy, THAT is pure dopamine. The alternative is always annoying.
Tonight's wine:
Painted Rock - Merlot 2013 (Okanagan, Canada)
Rothschild/Chateau Lafite - 1995 (Bicentennial blend)
Black Bank Hill - Syrah 2021 (Niagara, Canada)
Painted Rock - Merlot 2013 (Okanagan, Canada)
Rothschild/Chateau Lafite - 1995 (Bicentennial blend)
Black Bank Hill - Syrah 2021 (Niagara, Canada)
December 27, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Tonight's wine:
Painted Rock - Merlot 2013 (Okanagan, Canada)
Rothschild/Chateau Lafite - 1995 (Bicentennial blend)
Black Bank Hill - Syrah 2021 (Niagara, Canada)
Painted Rock - Merlot 2013 (Okanagan, Canada)
Rothschild/Chateau Lafite - 1995 (Bicentennial blend)
Black Bank Hill - Syrah 2021 (Niagara, Canada)
Interesting data. This is a massive swing in consumer habits within a population size I can't even comprehend.
@paultudor.bsky.social what is the state of the NZ wine industry? I know Oz is going through it, and it looks like the problem isn't going away either.
@paultudor.bsky.social what is the state of the NZ wine industry? I know Oz is going through it, and it looks like the problem isn't going away either.
A long-term view on the rise and dramatic fall of China's wine consumption and production. China's wine consumption peaked in 2017 and fell by 65%. China's wine production peaked in 2012 (!) and fell by 80%
December 3, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Interesting data. This is a massive swing in consumer habits within a population size I can't even comprehend.
@paultudor.bsky.social what is the state of the NZ wine industry? I know Oz is going through it, and it looks like the problem isn't going away either.
@paultudor.bsky.social what is the state of the NZ wine industry? I know Oz is going through it, and it looks like the problem isn't going away either.
The wine industry is going through it right now. Lowest world-wide production in 50 years
Reasons:
-decades of uncontrolled growth in emerging regions
-climate change is making grapegrowing more of a challenge
-changing drinking habits
-inflation
Am I missing something?
Reasons:
-decades of uncontrolled growth in emerging regions
-climate change is making grapegrowing more of a challenge
-changing drinking habits
-inflation
Am I missing something?
Global wine production falls to lowest level since 1961 - Decanter
Global wine production has plummeted to a 63-year low after frost, heavy rains and drought ravaged vineyards throughout 2024.
www.decanter.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:52 AM
The wine industry is going through it right now. Lowest world-wide production in 50 years
Reasons:
-decades of uncontrolled growth in emerging regions
-climate change is making grapegrowing more of a challenge
-changing drinking habits
-inflation
Am I missing something?
Reasons:
-decades of uncontrolled growth in emerging regions
-climate change is making grapegrowing more of a challenge
-changing drinking habits
-inflation
Am I missing something?
Topping barrels today.
Did you know I lose approximately 400-1000mL per month from each barrel?
This missing volume (headspace) is refilled (topped) each month to prevent oxidation and the formation of flor yeast on the wine's surface #angelsshare
Did you know I lose approximately 400-1000mL per month from each barrel?
This missing volume (headspace) is refilled (topped) each month to prevent oxidation and the formation of flor yeast on the wine's surface #angelsshare
December 2, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Topping barrels today.
Did you know I lose approximately 400-1000mL per month from each barrel?
This missing volume (headspace) is refilled (topped) each month to prevent oxidation and the formation of flor yeast on the wine's surface #angelsshare
Did you know I lose approximately 400-1000mL per month from each barrel?
This missing volume (headspace) is refilled (topped) each month to prevent oxidation and the formation of flor yeast on the wine's surface #angelsshare
Have you ever heard a winemaker say the term "racking"? Do you nod like you understand what they mean?
Well I'm here to save you. In the first picture, you see a tank has two valves. The higher of the two is called a racking valve.
Well I'm here to save you. In the first picture, you see a tank has two valves. The higher of the two is called a racking valve.
November 21, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Have you ever heard a winemaker say the term "racking"? Do you nod like you understand what they mean?
Well I'm here to save you. In the first picture, you see a tank has two valves. The higher of the two is called a racking valve.
Well I'm here to save you. In the first picture, you see a tank has two valves. The higher of the two is called a racking valve.
What is traditional winemaking?
There's no technical definition, but it's how I describe wines that were made by hand, using non-modern techniques and equipment.
For example at Black Bank Hill we use a basket press for our white and red wines vs a more efficient membrane press.
There's no technical definition, but it's how I describe wines that were made by hand, using non-modern techniques and equipment.
For example at Black Bank Hill we use a basket press for our white and red wines vs a more efficient membrane press.
November 20, 2024 at 6:21 PM
What is traditional winemaking?
There's no technical definition, but it's how I describe wines that were made by hand, using non-modern techniques and equipment.
For example at Black Bank Hill we use a basket press for our white and red wines vs a more efficient membrane press.
There's no technical definition, but it's how I describe wines that were made by hand, using non-modern techniques and equipment.
For example at Black Bank Hill we use a basket press for our white and red wines vs a more efficient membrane press.
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Let's welcome @decanterofficial.bsky.social to Bluesky.
November 20, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Let's welcome @decanterofficial.bsky.social to Bluesky.
The last dig-out of the year:
Here's Taylor, the owner of Black Bank Hill, helping me press our last tank of Cabernet Sauvignon today. 23.4 Brix, this beauty was picked at perfection and will make an exceptional component to our Egalité 2024 (Bordeaux blend)
Here's Taylor, the owner of Black Bank Hill, helping me press our last tank of Cabernet Sauvignon today. 23.4 Brix, this beauty was picked at perfection and will make an exceptional component to our Egalité 2024 (Bordeaux blend)
November 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM
The last dig-out of the year:
Here's Taylor, the owner of Black Bank Hill, helping me press our last tank of Cabernet Sauvignon today. 23.4 Brix, this beauty was picked at perfection and will make an exceptional component to our Egalité 2024 (Bordeaux blend)
Here's Taylor, the owner of Black Bank Hill, helping me press our last tank of Cabernet Sauvignon today. 23.4 Brix, this beauty was picked at perfection and will make an exceptional component to our Egalité 2024 (Bordeaux blend)
Why do some winemakers innoculate their juice while others let ambient yeast do the fermenting?
November 16, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Why do some winemakers innoculate their juice while others let ambient yeast do the fermenting?
First post: you can expect a bunch of BS from around my winery and vineyard, maybe you'll find it interesting. Also, I won't sugar-coat anything. So if you have any questions or want to debate about how wine is made, let's chat.
Here's some wine porn. Niagara's best Syrah *chef kiss*
Here's some wine porn. Niagara's best Syrah *chef kiss*
November 15, 2024 at 9:28 PM
First post: you can expect a bunch of BS from around my winery and vineyard, maybe you'll find it interesting. Also, I won't sugar-coat anything. So if you have any questions or want to debate about how wine is made, let's chat.
Here's some wine porn. Niagara's best Syrah *chef kiss*
Here's some wine porn. Niagara's best Syrah *chef kiss*