When I first started drinking wine, I had a hard time describing it, and in some cases still do. I am pretty sure way back then I did not do a good job. When one of my wine friends asked if I could taste the red raspberries in the wine, I am pretty sure the answer was “heck no.” Twenty-five years later I am much better at it — although I still have plenty of room to advance myself…
acidity, aroma, balanced, body, dry, finish, fruit forward, legs, mouthfeel, nose, sweet, tannic, tears, texture, wine descriptors, wine terms
Often at wine events, or in general conversation, I am asked to explain the characteristics of wines. I find this a little maddening at times, as there are so many terms to choose from and I will be the first to admit I do not know a third of them…
acidity, aroma, balance, body, finish, midpalate, nose, robust, tannins, wine lingo, wine terms
In past blogs I have touched on a wine’s structure and balance. These are two relatively important items in the world of wine. The two terms have been on my mind lately. I am in Napa Valley this week to blend new vintages of our wines…
acidity, alcohol, body, sweetness, tannins, wine's balance, wine's structure
When you are tasting wine there are a number of terms or components you can use to describe what you taste. Some of the more important terms are: balance, tannins, acidity, fruit flavors, structure and alcohol. In this week’s blog I would like to have a discussion on a couple of these terms. Of the ones I listed, the two I want to focus on are: balance and acidity…
acidity, balance, balanced wine, bright, crisp, fresh