Unless you started practicing to be a sommelier at age 15, like Charlie did, you probably grew up hearing “words of wisdom” about wine passed down from people who supposedly knew more about it than you. Maybe it was your parents, a boss, a mentor, or – heaven forbid – a fraternity brother — whoever it was, I’m sure they meant well. But it’s time to forget about these five common myths and step up your wine game!
Or how, for me, wine used to be like Star Trek — fun and entertaining but a little too geeky to take seriously.
The ripeness of grapes when picked plays a hugely important role in the resulting wine. How, and why?
We can illustrate what makes a great wine by considering the qualities of soda — sweetness, yes, but also acidity. How do they relate to wine, though? Read on to find out.
Some truly fantastic wines are bottled with that kind of lid, and there are good reasons for it. So if you’ve been judging a wine based on it’s closure, stop! You may be missing out on some fantastic vino.
Let’s explore this often misunderstood and maligned element of vino and ask, Are tannins good? Bad? Why are they there in the first place? (And how do we get rid of them?)