Athiri (Ah-THEE-ree)

May 27, 2022

Greek grape variety that is easy to grow and produces simple, pleasant wines even at high yields.

Pinot noir takes its name from pine cones.

Answer: True.

The highly regarded French grape pinot noir (black pinot) takes its name from pin or pine, a reference to the fact that the small clusters of pinot noir grapes are shaped like pine cones.

If you drink only young wine, you might not have run across this word. Tertiary (TUR-she-air-ee) refers to aromas and flavors that come as a result of a wine’s long aging in the bottle—aromas and… Continue reading

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