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Carignan. Rip it out or nurture it?Carignan is a red wine grape, thought to have originated in Spain, that is widely planted in France and Spain, with meaningful quantities in Italy, mainly in Sardi … read more

Can we drink wine made in a cement tank?ine is made and aged in many containers such as stainless steel and wooden barrels. Wine undergoes bottle aging too, both at the winery and in the cellar. Som … read more

What does it mean when a wine is described as “dry”?Want to experience a tasty dry wine?Click on the bottle below.Selected by Peter Koff MW.Want to receive complimentary educational posts via email … read more

Wine critics. How useful are they?Wine critics are everywhere; the pages of your favorite wine mags, radio, TV, blogs, wine clubs, wine apps. They all have an opinion. The question is, how good are … read more

Is the Tongue Map correct?Have you heard of the tongue map or taste map?The tongue map or taste map is a theory that there are specific areas of the tongue where you can taste only certain tastes; … read more