January 27, 2023 The grape Gewürztraminer originated in northern Italy. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 20, 2023 A “Bonded” winery means the winery has loans against the land on which it is… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 13, 2023 A white wine can be made from red grapes, and a red wine can be… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 6, 2023 A wine that tastes of “gout de terroir” usually tastes earthy. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 30, 2022 In winemaking, the “cap” refers to the mass of skins and seeds left behind after… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 23, 2022 Cailloux is the French name for a natural wine that has less than 13% alcohol. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 16, 2022 Port is sweeter than Sauternes. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 9, 2022 In grape acreage, the number two wine state in the U.S. is New York. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 2, 2022 Rosé Champagnes must be made from one or both of Champagne’s two red grapes—Pinot Noir… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
November 25, 2022 The only region in France that has limestone soil is Burgundy, specifically the Côte d’Or… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
November 18, 2022 Armagnac, Cognac, and Calvados are the three famous French spirits distilled from grapes. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
November 11, 2022 The Sangiovese grape originated in southern Italy. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
November 4, 2022 Wines with a lot of acidity may taste fresh, but they do not age well. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
October 28, 2022 U.S. law allows you to bring an unlimited amount of wine into the country when… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
October 14, 2022 Financially, grapes are the largest grossing food crop in California. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
October 7, 2022 There are more than 50 AOCs (Appellation d’Origine Côntrollée districts) in the Champagne region. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
September 9, 2022 If you make homemade wine, you are allowed to sell it as long as you… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
September 2, 2022 The ancient Greeks believed in intoxication as a form of philosophical enlightenment. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
August 26, 2022 You can drink ethanol without seriously harming yourself. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
August 19, 2022 The word “BIN” in a wine name—as in Penfolds BIN 707—is the winemaker’s shorthand for… Continue reading To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.