Alcohol in wine comes from fermented grape sugar, and it influences body, texture, and warmth rather than flavor alone. Wines with higher alcohol often feel fuller and richer, while lower-alcohol wines tend to feel lighter and fresher. Balance matters more than the number—when alcohol is well integrated, it supports the wine instead of sticking out. If a wine feels hot or burning, alcohol may be overpowering the other elements. Read More

Tomorrow’s Topic: Wine Aging

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