Category: Facts About Wine

Wine divide: uniqueness of place vs. consistency of product. There is room for both, but they are almost mutually exclusive. Continue reading →

Deep ruby color; redcurrant, cranberry, cherry on the nose; red & black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, vanilla, cinnamon on the palate. Continue reading →

Sometimes people freak about things found in wine when they should celebrate. Tartaric crystals, for example. Continue reading →

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Many people think wine making is beautiful and glamorous, and it is. And it isn’t. Continue reading →

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 →

You are not alone if you enjoy wine. Last year, U.S. wine sales increased for the 22nd consecutive year. You also now are more likely to buy wine directly from a winery. Continue reading →

Most of us cannot play in the game of “treasure assets”—investments in highly collectable luxury items such as classic cars, fine art, jewelry, antiques, vintage watches, and wine. Continue reading →

How long will a bottle of wine last after it is opened? Continue reading →

Exploring wacky wine lingo: Continue reading →