You’ll find many Bordeaux on lists of the world’s top-rated wines. The Romans introduced wine production in this French region in the mid-first century AD. And it has remained continuously under the vine ever since. It was not always as famous as it would become....
What can consumers know from a US wine label?
Shopping for wine can be overwhelming, but only if you go unprepared. To avoid buying a wine based on label art, you can start by knowing your taste preference (see our article There is a wine for you) and the desired style. There are five...
Should I know where wine is from?
I can consume wine without context, enjoying its color, odor, taste, and the heightened sensations of alcohol, and never go beyond that. However, I would argue that where the wine comes from matters significantly. Learning its origin can dramatically increase the experience and pleasure beyond...
Do you know the birthplace of Syrah?
Sunrise at the Chapel of Hermitage. Veterans of war seldom speak directly of their worst experiences, pain, regrets, or fallen comrades left behind on foreign soil. Many never recover, regain full strength, and pass on without making a mark. Some, however, do leave a mark....
Have you discovered your taste in wine?
There is a wine love for everyone…you can discover yours by knowing what tastes agree with you. Your tongue’s 9000-plus taste receptors recognize five tastes: sweet, sour, savory*, bitter, and salty. Wine grapes can produce all these tastes when fermented. Good wine is a well-balanced set of...