Wine as Art- The Ritual, the Rhythm, and the Pleasure of the Pour
Wine as Art- The Ritual, the Rhythm, and the Pleasure of the Pour
Wine is more than a drink.
It is ritual, atmosphere, and expression.
From the gentle swirl in a glass to the moment it meets food, wine carries stories of craftsmanship, patience, and place. In OlfactoART’s Gourmet collection, wine becomes a visual language — interpreted through bold color, expressive movement, and abstract form.
Yeast, Terroir, and Complexity- Rethinking Natural Fermentation in Wine
Yeast, Terroir, and Complexity- Rethinking Natural Fermentation in Wine
In the world of winemaking, the word “inoculation” can be polarizing. It refers to introducing cultured yeast to grape juice to initiate fermentation, a method widely used in commercial wineries. This is often contrasted with spontaneous fermentation, where only the grape’s naturally occurring yeasts are relied upon to convert sugars into alcohol. While some see inoculation as “unnatural,” a growing number of winemakers are exploring how it can enhance complexity while respecting terroir.