Like Mother’s Day last month, a Father’s Day wine column is problematic. Continue reading “Father’s Day”
Category: Recent Columns
Jammy wines
“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle insult. Continue reading “Jammy wines”
Wine grape parts
Virtually all table wine begins with a grape, and grapes are divided into five parts, all of which can contribute to the eventual wine. Continue reading “Wine grape parts”
Second labels
Let’s be realistic. Most of us will never enjoy even a tiny sip of the world’s most famous and expensive wines. But there is a work-around. Continue reading “Second labels”
Cold stabilization
Does freezing wine hurt wine? It depends. Continue reading “Cold stabilization”
Mothers Day
Wine and Mother’s Day do mix. A larger percentage of women prefer wine over beer or spirits than do men. Something to think about, guys, when plotting how to pay homage to your mom or the mother of your children this Sunday. Continue reading “Mothers Day”
White wine from red grapes
No matter what the color of the grape skin, grape juice is clear, maybe slightly green or gray. So where do all the different colors of wine come from, and how, and why? Continue reading “White wine from red grapes”
Tannins
It is a good bet most of what you think about tannins in wine is wrong. Continue reading “Tannins”
Pinot grigio-pinot gris
Pinot grigio and pinot gris are the same grape, but not quite the same wine. Continue reading “Pinot grigio-pinot gris”
Concrete
Winemakers fermented wine in oak barrels for centuries, then came stainless steel—especially for fruit-focused whites in the 20th century. Then came concrete. Concrete? Continue reading “Concrete”