9 Basic Traits of Wine

9 Basic Traits of Wine

16

Nov

2012

When reading tasting notes or reviews of wines, you are likely to see the reviewer use 9 basic terms to describe the wine.  To the wine novice, it may be difficult to understand how these traits or terms are applied to a drink derived from grapes.  A short explanation of the 9 basic traits your may find i ...
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You Say Shiraz. I Say Syrah.

You Say Shiraz.  I Say Syrah.

14

Nov

2012

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If you’re a movie buff, you may recall the lyrics “You say Potato, I say Potatah” from the classic George Gershwin song “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”   (Take a listen to the Harrick Connick, Jr. cover of the song by following this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K31kcjCUC4). Differences in pronunciatio ...
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White Wine Q&A

White Wine Q&A

3

Oct

2012

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Last week we launched the inaugural edition of vino-noire.com with a discussion of how white and red wines are distinguished from each other. This week we hold a Q&A with Glynis our wine specialist to delve more deeply into a discussion of white wines varietals. If you have questions about the white wines discussed belo ...
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