What Does “Oaky” Wine Mean?
Learn about how wines age in barrels to pick up additional flavors! Continue reading What Does “Oaky” Wine Mean?
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The Basics About Sweet Wine
Learn about how sweet wines are made, how much sugar is in wine, and labeling terms to help you know if a bottle of wine is dry or sweet Continue reading The Basics About Sweet Wine
Unpolished Grape Series: Verdicchio
Learn about Verdicchio – its history, where its grown, what it tastes like, and the delicious food it pairs with! Continue reading Unpolished Grape Series: Verdicchio
11 Things You Should Know About Wine!
Learn the basics of wine! Here we talk about wine flavors, aromas, age, barrel usage, tannins, corks, screw-caps, price and trends! Continue reading 11 Things You Should Know About Wine!
Do “Old Vines” Make Better Wine?
Learn about the role of vines in grape development, old-vine labeling terms and the quality level that “old vines” may represent! Continue reading Do “Old Vines” Make Better Wine?
Unpolished Grape Series: Viura
Learn about Viura – its history, where its grown, what it tastes like, and the delicious food it pairs with! Continue reading Unpolished Grape Series: Viura
Is Your wine “Corked?” Take it Back!
Learn about the history of corks, where they come from, what “cork taint” smells like, and what to do about it! Continue reading Is Your wine “Corked?” Take it Back!
Unpolished Grape Series: Verdejo
Learn about Verdejo – its history, where its grown, what it tastes like, and the delicious food it pairs with! Continue reading Unpolished Grape Series: Verdejo
Noble Rot: The Fungus That Makes Yummy, Sweet Wine
Learn about how the Noble Rot fungus attacks healthy grapes, concentrates the flavors, and produces a very sweet wine! Continue reading Noble Rot: The Fungus That Makes Yummy, Sweet Wine
The Science Behind Why Some White Wines Taste Buttery!
Why do some white wines taste buttery? Learn about the science and wine-making processes that create these unique flavors. Continue reading The Science Behind Why Some White Wines Taste Buttery!