Notes from the cellar

You Don't Need a Science Degree to Ferment Like a Pro

You Don't Need a Science Degree to Ferment Like a Proby: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 13/02/2026

Think great fermenters are born, not made? Learn how fermentation intelligence is built through observation, sensory training, and structured decision-making.

Fermentation Design
You Don't Need a Science Degree to Ferment Like a Pro

Design for Momentum

Design for Momentumby: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 17/01/2026

Most winery projects don't lose momentum because of fermentation, they stall because production, business, and systems weren't designed together. Here's how to fix it.

Fermentation Design
Design for Momentum

Infusion in Wine & Cider: From Improvisation to Intentional Design

Infusion in Wine & Cider: From Improvisation to Intentional Designby: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 29/12/2025

A practical and thoughtful guide to infusions in wine and cider, exploring when infusion is appropriate, how to design trials safely, and how botanicals can shape identity without compromising stability.

Fermentation Design
Infusion in Wine & Cider: From Improvisation to Intentional Design

Profit Is a Creative Constraint (And That’s a Good Thing)

Profit Is a Creative Constraint (And That’s a Good Thing)by: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 01/09/2025

Profit isn’t the enemy of creativity. A reflection on how structure, discipline, and financial clarity protect craft and build lasting wine businesses.

Founder's Notes
Profit Is a Creative Constraint (And That’s a Good Thing)