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.

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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.

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Design for Momentum