180: Dan Person - Carboniste

Dan Person of Carboniste discusses the art and science of sparkling winemaking in this episode. The conversation covers technical aspects of winemaking, including sugar and CO2 pressure management in Pet-nat production, the impact of acidity and pH on wine quality, and the evolution of American sparkling wines. Dan also talks about the unique packaging and branding of Carboniste, aiming to bring a fresh perspective to the sparkling wine market.  Whether you're a novice or an experienced connoisseur, this episode offers valuable knowledge and practical tips on creating distinctive sparkling wines. Winemaking Class Offers and Show Notes for all episodes at https://www.insidewinemaking.com/ Resources from this Episode Carboniste - https://carboniste.com/ This episode is sponsored by Sentia. This revolutionary portable device measures six critical analytes during wine production: free sulphur dioxide, malic acid, glucose, fructose, titratable acidity, and acetic acid. Save time, save money, and take control of your wine testing with the trusted technology of the portable Sentia wine analyser. For more information, including how to buy, visit www.sentiaanalysis.com or search for “Sentia wine analyser” online. And don’t forget, for an exclusive 15% off invitation for podcast listeners, quote “insidewinemaking15” on the Sentia website contact form. Don’t leave it to chance – protect your wine and take control of your testing with Sentia. Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you.