September 6, 2024 The quality of a wine can be determined by how deep the bottle’s punt is. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
August 23, 2024 The light, slightly sparkling Portuguese white wine called Vinho Verde—the name means “green wine”—got its… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
July 5, 2024 The novel (and movie) Sleeping Beauty was based on a French château in the Loire… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
May 31, 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon costs more to purchase per ton than any other red wine grape variety… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
May 3, 2024 When a bottle is labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon, it must be 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
April 26, 2024 Pinot Noir takes its name from pine cones. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
April 19, 2024 An experienced grape picker can pick a couple of tons of grapes a day. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
April 12, 2024 With French wines, the words château and domaine are interchangeable. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
April 5, 2024 Newly planted vines take about one year to produce grapes for wine. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 29, 2024 In France, commercial rosé is never legally made by blending red and white wines together… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 22, 2024 Champagne and sparkling wines don’t ever get “corked.” To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 15, 2024 Alcohol does not, in and of itself, contribute flavor to wine. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 8, 2024 The total volume of Ready-To-Drink cocktails sold in the U.S. is greater than the total… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 1, 2024 Sancerre can be a red wine. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 23, 2024 The deeper the color of a wine, the more intense its flavor. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 16, 2024 Pinot Grigio is genetically related to Pinot Noir. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 9, 2024 The buttery flavor in some Chardonnays comes from oak. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 2, 2024 There is no exact word in French for winemaker. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 26, 2024 The body of a wine is directly related to the intensity of the wine’s flavor. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 19, 2024 One AVA (American Viticultural Area) can be in two states. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.