March 7, 2025 Non-alcoholic wine cannot be corked. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 28, 2025 The sense of taste is the slowest perception of all human senses. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
February 21, 2025 Chalk is made from the remains of prehistoric plants. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 17, 2025 Popcorn can pop up to 3 feet in the air. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
January 10, 2025 The “buttery-ness” of some Chardonnays comes from new oak barrels. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
December 6, 2024 Lager is the most common type of beer in the world. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
October 25, 2024 Limestone and chalk are the same thing. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
September 20, 2024 Malbec was first grown in Argentina. To access this content, you must log in or Subscribe to WineSpeed to view.
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.