What Does Old Wine Smell Like?
Old wine will smell like dried fruit instead of fresh fruit and have an intoxicating mix of savory qualities, like tobacco, jerky, and balsamic vinegar. Here’s what you need to know!
5 Things that Have Changed Since I Started Studying Wine
Check out this list of 5 unexpected things – things I do and things that happen to me regularly – that didn’t happen before I started popping open wine bottles with studious intent (or so I’ve convinced myself).
How to Tell If My Wine Went Bad
This past week I pulled out a bottle of wine that I had deliberately been saving for a special occasion. Eagerly, I poured myself a glass. It was not good. Wine goes bad when it’s exposed to oxygen. This can happen when the cork or closure doesn’t seal properly or when you leave out leftover […]
5 Fun Chardonnay Facts
Chardonnay holds a prized place in Burgundy. But what other secrets does it hold? Here are five fun Chardonnay facts for your next trivia night.
Where Do Wine Aromas Come From?
Wine grapes are one of the few fruits that actually have aroma compounds of other fruits. Here’s how those smells get into your wine.