Entre-Deux-Mers Wine: Quick Guide
The Entre-deux-Mers AOC is the second largest appellation in Bordeaux in terms of hectares. The wines can only be white if made under the official appellation designation (AOC). Despite this, most grapes grown in the region are red and destined for red wine. The region makes entry-level Bordeux wines good for budget-conscious wine lovers and those getting started with wine.
Are Wine Grapes Edible?
Not only are wine grapes edible, but tasting wine grapes is actually one way that winemakers decide when to harvest. Wine grapes are much smaller, much softer, and much sweeter than table grapes – and you’d be surprised by the size of their large seeds. If you ever get the chance to try fresh wine grapes, go ahead and give them a munch.
How to Taste Wine Properly: 6 Easy Steps
Every wine lover starts at the beginning. Here are 6 simple steps you can use to taste a new wine and break down its structure.
8 White More Wines Like Sauvignon Blanc
If you’re in love with Sauvignon Blanc, you’re not alone. This little grape wraps itself in fresh fruit and popping acidity that makes for a versatile wine, great for sipping solo or food pairing. Love white wines like Sauvignon Blanc? Try Soave, Picpoul, Chablis, Silvaner, Assyrtiko, Albarino, Vinho Verde, and Verdejo. These white wines all […]
Why Does My Wine Taste Like Butter?
If you’ve ever taken a sip of wine and thought that it tasted like butter, you’re not imagining things! It does! The buttery flavors and aromas in wine come from a winemaking process called malolactic conversion. The official name for the buttery flavor is diacetyl. Bacteria are responsible for malolactic conversion. Winemakers will choose whether […]
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.
What Is Veraison? Vineyard Vocabulary
That magical time in the vineyard when the grapes start to ripen, veraison marks the countdown to harvest.
Are You Drinking Bitter Wine? Or Astringent Wine?
Some would-be wine drinkers get turned off by wine’s perceived bitterness, but vino comes in a range of styles. Bitterness in wine is from alcohol. High alcohol wines (13%+) can taste bitter Lower alcohol wines (Moscato, Lambrusco) are less bitter. Astringency, a tactile sensation, dries your mouth. High-tannin red wines feel more astringent. Light white […]