An ancient type of wine container.
A siliceous (having high levels of silica) rock that is prized for its ability when present in soils to store and reflect heat.
A sharp, sometimes metallic tang, or a cold, austere perfume, which is sometimes noticed in very dry white wines. The wines of the upper Loire in France (Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé) and drier wines from Germany's Moselle sometimes display this characteristic.
As the southern-most state in the continental United States, Florida's climate ranges from temperate in the north to subtropical in the south. The large bodies of water surrounding the state moderate the weather. Ocean breezes keep air fresh and hold...
In the Jerez region of Spain, it is common to find a film on the surface of wines which are being made into sherry. This is caused by yeast that multiply at very high rates. This yeast gives sherry its distinctive nutty flavor.