Wine, food, cultures. No exceptions. All cultures should drink wine and revere their chefs. Wine and time. Wine slows down time. At least, I think it does. A fast-food lunch at Five Guys does not invoke an image of relaxation. On the other hand, lunch...
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How to Demystify Bordeaux AOCs
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...
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...