Virtual Sensory Session: Cofermentation

Dawn Stein & Michael Heny

March 2022

On March 10, 2022 winemakers from around the state of Virginia gathered (virtually) to taste the results of two experiments focused on co-fermentation. Dawn Stein of Doukenie Winery compared Syrah, Syrah-Viognier, and Syrah-Tannat. Michael Heny of Michael Shaps Wineworks focused on Mourvèdre versus Mourvèdre/Tannat.

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Exploring the effects of co-fermentation in Mourvèdre (2021)

Michael Heny

Michael Shaps Wineworks

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Exploring the effects of co-fermentation in Syrah (2021)

Dawn Stein and Michael Heny

Doukénie Winery

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Exploring wine style through co-fermentation of Chambourcin and Vidal (2020)

Phil Ponton

Oakencroft Vineyards

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