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”
Category: Facts About Wine
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne
Deep pink color; strawberry, cherry, raspberry, rose petals on the nose; big strawberry, red fruits, redcurrant tang, flicker of orange zest on the palate. Continue reading “Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial Champagne”
Tannins
It is a good bet most of what you think about tannins in wine is wrong. Continue reading “Tannins”
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”
Prosecco-Champagne
There is no question sparkling wine is fun, festive, delicious. It also pairs with almost any food. What is not to like? Continue reading “Prosecco-Champagne”
Supermarket wine tips
A supermarket is not a true wine store, but it likely is a place where you buy wine. Who can pass up the convenience of buying toilet paper, green beans, and wine in a one-stop shop experience? Continue reading “Supermarket wine tips”
Wine trends
The wine world agrees 2017 was a horrible year. Late frosts, hail, drought, monster fires in Napa, Italy, and Chile. Continue reading “Wine trends”
Wine’s health benefits
The wisecrack is “if you abstain from wine, you don’t live longer, it just seems like it.” Recent scientific studies suggest drinking wine actually may help you live a longer, healthier life. Continue reading “Wine’s health benefits”
Twist caps
Beverages have been sealed with metal caps since the 19th century, but—horrors—nobody thought about using them on quality wine bottles until the 21st century. Continue reading “Twist caps”
Bottle closures
Cork or twist-off closure? The wine world debate continues unabated. Continue reading “Bottle closures”