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Chianti. So easy to overlook?

Posted by Peter Koff MW on 26th Sep 2018

Chianti has been with us for a great deal of time, at least 300 years. Like many wines that have existed for a long time, Chianti has seen its fortunes ebb and wane according to politics external f … read more

​Is there such a thing as minerality in wine?

Posted by Peter Koff MW on 19th Sep 2018

Is there such a thing as minerality in wine? What is it? What does it taste like?Minerality is a relatively new term in the wine lexicon, so much so that no spell checker accepts the word! Many of u … read more

Additives in wine?

Posted by Jay Lee and edited by Peter Koff MW on 17th Sep 2018

Wine is, by definition, made from grapes. Although not always true, generally no water is added. Grape juice has a very high percentage of water. Furthermore, alcohol, which is a liquid, is … read more

French wine is the best, right?

Posted by Jay Lee on 15th Sep 2018

Want to try a wine of compelling price quality that is not French? Click on the bottle below.Selected by Peter Koff MW.Want to receive complimentary educational posts via email?Please subscribe … read more