Trying to explain carbonic maceration is like trying to explain a song you heard on the radio when you have no idea who sang it or what they were singing about or why you even enjoyed it. The song was ...

If you’ve ever had a glass of light red wine that’s super fruity and juicy, with an almost bubble gum-like aroma, there’s a chance it was made using a technique called carbonic maceration. When we ...

“I have always been a fan of carbonic maceration wines,” shares Tonya Pitts, sommelier and wine consultant. “This style of wine has its place in the world of wine. It is fresh, bright, easy drinking ...

Maceration occurs when skin is in contact with moisture for too long. Macerated skin looks lighter in color and wrinkly. It may feel soft, wet, or soggy to the touch. Skin maceration is often ...

Have you ever come out of a pool or bath and noticed your fingertips were whitish and shriveled? That’s a mild version of skin maceration. Skin maceration happens when the skin is exposed to moisture ...

Day to day, few of us really contemplate what’s happening on a deep, mechanical level when we use the toilet. The business is done, the toilet is flushed, and we go about our day. However, the ...

Kathleen writes about the culture and business of making and drinking wine from her home in Upstate New York, and on the road in wine country. If you’ve ever sipped a wine that tasted like a ...