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