When wine writers write about “minerality,” what in heck are they writing about? Continue reading “Minerality”
Category: Facts About Wine
Kettmeir Pinot Bianco Alto Adige–Südtirol DOC 2014
Rich gold-straw color with hints of green; green apple, flowers on the nose; apple, pear, citrus on the palate. Continue reading “Kettmeir Pinot Bianco Alto Adige–Südtirol DOC 2014”
Wine is food
Wine belongs on a table with almost every meal—or every meal—as an integral part of the meal. It is a staple in same way vegetables, rice, potatoes, protein, and water are part of a meal. Continue reading “Wine is food”
Value wine
Wine lover holy grail: best possible wine, lowest possible price. Continue reading “Value wine”
Headache
Most of us have been there. Bacchanalian evening begets pounding wine headache and morning mourning.
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Bottle shock
“Bottle shock”: myth or reality?
Madeira
Madeira may be most famous wine you’ve never tasted. Continue reading “Madeira”
Wine shopping tips
Shopping for wine can be intimidating. Here are five tips to help you overcome vinophobia. Continue reading “Wine shopping tips”
Cab-merlot
Cab or merlot—vino version of “Ginger or Mary Ann?”
Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are America’s most popular red wines. Each has its own set of characteristics. Differences not only fuel debate about which is best, differences complement each other—which is why Bordeaux blends (usually with help from other grapes, especially cabernet franc) rank among the world’s greatest wines. Continue reading “Cab-merlot”
New-Old World
New World. Old World. What’s with those wine categories?
Any description must be broad, but terms can be explained with that caveat accepted. Continue reading “New-Old World”