Flor: digging deeper into this remarkable layer of yeast that grows on the surface of wine
Jamie Goode explores flor, the remarkable layer of yeast that floats on the surface of fortified wines and gives sherry its distinctive character. The article uses a tasting of new Loosen-Barry collaboration wines from Clare Valley as a springboard to examine how this natural phenomenon works and why it matters for winemakers. It's a detailed look at the science and tradition behind one of wine's most fascinating natural processes.
