Biodynamic viticulture takes organic vineyard farming to a whole new existential level. Continue reading “Biodynamic viticulture”
Category: Facts About Wine
Organic vineyards
What does the term “organic” mean in wine making? Continue reading “Organic vineyards”
Paso Robles
The Paso Robles AVA (American Viticultural Area) wants respect and assiduously works to earn it. Continue reading “Paso Robles”
What does “crisp” mean?
High summer, high time for crisp wines. But what does “crisp” mean in a wine reference? Continue reading “What does “crisp” mean?”
Place vs. consistency
Wine divide: uniqueness of place vs. consistency of product. There is room for both, but they are almost mutually exclusive. Continue reading “Place vs. consistency”
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet South Australia 2015
Deep ruby color; redcurrant, cranberry, cherry on the nose; red & black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading “Penfolds Max’s Shiraz Cabernet South Australia 2015”
Tartrate crystals
Sometimes people freak about things found in wine when they should celebrate. Tartaric crystals, for example. Continue reading “Tartrate crystals”
Wine terms
More exploration of wine terms: Continue reading “Wine terms”
Winemaking toil
Many people think wine making is beautiful and glamorous, and it is. And it isn’t. Continue reading “Winemaking toil”
Wine glasses
Wine snobs can be a pain in the glass. Don’t go there. For starters, what you may think is wineglass wisdom may not be. Continue reading “Wine glasses”