Wine label and wine experts contend this is dry wine, but it tastes sweet to me. What is going on? Continue reading “Sweetness”
Category: Recent Columns
Texas wine
Even to flamboyantly braggadocian Texans, ascendancy of the Texas wine industry is a surprise. Continue reading “Texas wine”
When to drink
With a special bottle of wine, there is ample opportunity for angst about when to open it. Continue reading “When to drink”
Wine myths
Exploding some of wine’s most flagrant myths: Continue reading “Wine myths”
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”
Buying direct
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 “Buying direct”
Investment wine
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 “Investment wine”
Open bottle life
How long will a bottle of wine last after it is opened? Continue reading “Open bottle life”