Balance

A harmonic equilibrium among the components of a wine (ACID, ALCOHOL, FRUIT, TANNIN, and so on) such that no one characteristic stands out like a sore thumb. Great wines have balance.

What grape variety is known as “the heartbreak grape”?

A. Chardonnay

B. Pinot Noir

C. Cabernet Sauvignon

D. Merlot

Pinot noir earned this nickname because, even though it is one of the most fragile and fickle grapes to grow, it can become what many consider to be the most poetic, compelling wine in the world. In fact, an entire book on pinot noir by the author, Marq de Villiers, is entitled The Heartbreak Grape (McArthur & Company 2007).

270

Current number of approved Cru Bourgeois châteaux in Bordeaux. Collectively, they produce about 33 million bottles (31% of the Médoc’s production). The Cru Bourgeois are estates that were not ranked in the 1855 Classification and… Continue reading

Get WineSpeed