Wine Tannin vs Acidity

Tannins leave a tactile, drying sensation that coats your mouth; acid is a flavor that tastes sour, tart, and zest on your tongue. Fun Wine Fact: All wines will have acid, but not all wines will have tannin. What’s Tannin? Tannin is a key component in all red wines, some rose wines, and a few white […]

How Do Oak Barrels Affect Wine?

French vs American Oak Wine Barrels French vs American Oak Wine Barrels Characteristic French Oak American Oak Cost (New Barrel) $800 – $2,500 $400 – $1,200 Price per Bottle (Estimate) $4 $2.50 Flavors Subtle, complex, vanilla, spice Bolder, stronger, vanilla, coconut, dill Oak Forest Locations Central France (e.g., Limousin, Allier) Various regions in the United […]

How Wine Advertising Works

Well-executed and clever advertising takes effort. We’re surrounded by advertising every day, whether on our daily commute or on a preferred social media platform. While advertising for wine is similar to shampoo, fast food restaurants, or any other product or service being sold, it does have a few unique challenges. Countries may regulate alcohol advertising; […]

14 Study Strategies for the Spanish Wine Scholar Exam

Close your eyes and conjure images of Spain. What do you envision? Plazas. Palaces. Windmills. Wine. And the Spanish Wine Scholar exam. The Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) program, through the Wine Scholar Guild, is the perfect opportunity for wine students to get an in-depth look at the exciting wines emerging from Spain today. Here are 14 strategies […]