May 7, 2021 Sherry is fortified, oxidized, and maderized. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
April 9, 2021 The name Burgundy comes from a German tribe that moved around Europe in the early… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
April 2, 2021 Zinfandel originally came to the United States from Croatia. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 26, 2021 Blessing by a rabbi makes a wine kosher. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 19, 2021 Underwater wine ageing is being explored by an increasing number of producers. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 12, 2021 The process of “tanning” an animal hide derives its name from the plant tannins originally… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
March 5, 2021 Port—by law—can only be blended, aged, and bottled at shippers’ warehouses, called “lodges” in Oporto. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 26, 2021 Muscadet is the leading dry white wine of the Loire. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 19, 2021 Calima, Cape Doctor, Vendaval, and Zonda are all synonyms for Merlot in various wine regions… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 12, 2021 Consumption of dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 5, 2021 Winemakers always keep barrels of aging wine “topped up” with regular additions of more wine… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 29, 2021 There is no exact word in French for winemaker. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 22, 2021 Some winemakers are adding seawater to fermenting grapes in order to improve the wine’s longevity… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 15, 2021 Some winemakers are adding seawater to fermenting grapes in order to improve the wine’s longevity… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 8, 2021 After thoroughly washing Champagne glasses, one should always dry them with a lint-free cloth. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 1, 2021 In wine analysis, aromas and flavors are divided into three broad categories: Primary, Secondary, and… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 11, 2020 In making Sauternes, the great sweet white wine of Bordeaux, the mold that helps concentrate… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 4, 2020 Unlike the Spanish wines of Rioja or Ribera del Duero, Priorat wines are almost never… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
November 20, 2020 Most vineyards in Burgundy, even the tiniest ones, have more than one owner. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
November 13, 2020 Four of Italy’s most important red wines: Chianti, Chianti Classico, brunello di Montalcino, and vino… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.