Wine has never been easy. Its not a simple thing to make, or everyone would be doing it. It only takes a drive to "Wine Country" for us to understand that Wall Street has made its way to the vineyard. Egos, arrogance, and the "Our wine is too good for you..."...
Let's face it. We all love to get a screaming deal. Wealthy or wise, office or cube, its always fun to find that magical bottle on a deep deal. This summer is one of a particular challenge. With our wallets getting tighter, and the heat getting hotter,...
Definition: A wine's aroma, or "nose," is the smell of the wine in the glass. The aroma can be floral, citrus, fruity, vegetal, earthy or any number of familiar scents depending on the grape varietal used, the winemaking process implemented and the wine's...
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Malolactic fermentation is a part of the vinification process for the vast majority of red wines and a handful of white wines. Malolactic fermentation is largely associated with Chardonnay and is the main reason that Chardonnay can exhibit a buttery component...
A Sweet Summer Night in Milan by TheEngineer (Wine Board Online Forum)I've been in Milan now for a few days on business. Most of my meals have been fruitlessly tossed away in search of the perfect pizza Margerita or on light meals trying to keep my ample...