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
In past blogs I have written on wine terms, tastes and related topics. As an example: several weeks ago, I posted an article on the terms oaky and buttery (read that blog here). When we hear some people describe how wine tastes, either verbally or in writing, we hear or see lots of terms such […]
chalky, maceration, minerality, mouth feel, tannins, wine taste, wine terms
“Is older wine better?” And “how long does wine last?” These are the two questions we are going to tackle in this week’s blog. While there isn’t a simple answer to either question, there are some statistics and facts that might help us draw some conclusions. Let’s start with some basics: Most wine produced today […]
age-ability, aging wines, how long does wine last, humidity, tannins