Pinot Noir. Not like other red wine grapes!Certain grape varieties are considered “noble”, among the reds are Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. What are the attributes of a noble grape? The defini ...
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It takes a long time to make great wine!(Post)There is no absolute definition of great wine. We like to believe we know it when we taste it and certainly, very experienced tasters will have a very good level of consensus as to the greatness o ...
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Blending. Art, Science or Artifice?(Post)In our quest to understand wine, particularly in the new world, we are very focused on grape varieties. You walk into a wine bar and order a glass of Chardonnay or a glass of Cabernet. Not only bl ...
What is a “Noble Grape Variety?”(Post)What is a “Noble Grape Variety?” Are all the others ignoble?Depending on where you get your information, there are numerous opinions as to what the noble grape varieties are. The simplest rates Ch ...
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Get to the wine cork! 3 ways to remove the wine capsule with or w/o a wine opener for wine tasting.(Post)Get to the wine cork! 3 ways to remove the wine capsule with or w/o a wine opener for wine tasting. Want to receive complimentary educational posts via email? Please subscribe be ...
Connoisseur(Page)Blending. Art, Science or Artifice? Blind Tasting, not just a parlor game! Carignan. Rip it out or nurture it? Champagne glasses, do they matter? Chianti. So easy to overlook? Chenin Blanc. Vers ...