Cluster Thinning
During the vine’s growth cycle, the act of removing the fruit to enhance the quality… Continue reading
During the vine’s growth cycle, the act of removing the fruit to enhance the quality… Continue reading
A common winemaking technique whereby harmless TARTRATE crystals and small protein molecules are intentionally precipitated… Continue reading
Literally, harvest. However, colheita is also the name for an aged tawny Port from a… Continue reading
One of the distinguishing characteristics of wine, color is derived primarily from grape skins. White… Continue reading
A small village that is often an APPELLATION. In Bordeaux, the communes of Margaux, Pauillac,… Continue reading
Describes a multifaceted wine with compelling nuances and character. Importantly, in a complex wine, the… Continue reading
Large, egg-shaped, concrete vessels used to ferment white wine. There are distinct advantages to using… Continue reading
A type of labeling whereby small appellations within a large appellation must also list the… Continue reading
Local governing body that enforces wine policy for a given area, including the boundaries of… Continue reading