Deep ruby-garnet color; black cherry, blackberry, strawberry, boysenberry, raspberry, prunes, cranberry, caramel, smoke, vanilla, almond, chocolate on the nose and palate. Continue reading “1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel, California 2022”
Category: Facts About Wine
How to be a good wine snob 9-4-2024
Wine snobbery is a detestable trait. But you can be a “good” wine snob. Here’s how. Continue reading “How to be a good wine snob 9-4-2024”
Malolactic fermentation/conversion 8-28-2024
Even if you only dip your big toe into wine wonkiness, you likely encounter the term “malolactic fermentation” or MLF. What is that? Continue reading “Malolactic fermentation/conversion 8-28-2024”
San Felice Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2019
Deep ruby with garnet hues color; sour black cherry, blueberry, balsamic, oak, tobacco, tar, earth, herbs, violets on the nose and palate. Continue reading “San Felice Il Grigio da San Felice Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2019”
Commercialization defines wine 8-21-2024
Wine is fermented grape juice, an agricultural product like green beans and corn. But that is not how we think about wine. Why? Continue reading “Commercialization defines wine 8-21-2024”
Did dinosaur extinction lead to wine? 8-14-2024
Did the extinction of dinosaurs play a part in the creation of wine? While it may sound far-fetched, according to an article in the prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Plants, there is scientific evidence to support the theory. Continue reading “Did dinosaur extinction lead to wine? 8-14-2024”
There is no definition for rosé 8-7-2024
August. For many, triple digit degree days. Time to beat the heat with chilled rosé. Continue reading “There is no definition for rosé 8-7-2024”
Underage direct to consumer 7-24-2024
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping enjoys exponential growth. This is a great and welcome boon to wine makers, especially smaller ones who effectively are ignored by mega wholesalers. Continue reading “Underage direct to consumer 7-24-2024”
Véraison 7-17-2024
A miracle is happening right now in vineyards throughout the northern hemisphere. Continue reading “Véraison 7-17-2024”
Summer and rosé 7-10-2024
As the Nat King Cole song goes, “Roll out those lazy, hazy days of summer.” But instead of soda and pretzels and beer, it is so much nicer to sip well-chilled rosé. Continue reading “Summer and rosé 7-10-2024”