Esters

Aromatic compounds produced by yeasts and bacteria primarily during FERMENTATION. Esters may add complementary or deleterious aromas to the wine.

Where does the name Champagne come from?

A. It was the name of the family who made the first sparkling wines in Champagne’s Marne Valley

B. It was the name used by the Romans, referring to the chalky and limestone soils of the region

C. The name is derived from Latin words for the countryside around the city of Reims

D. Champagne was an early name for the ancient observation that crushed grapes would produce a liquid that bubbles

The name Champagne was first used in the sixth century and is derived from campagnia remensis, a Latin term for the countryside around the city of Reims. There is only one appellation in Champagne—Champagne—but the region encompasses five main vineyard areas: Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar (also known as Aube).

130

Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (54.5°C) recorded in Death Valley, (southern) California last weekend, making it the hottest recorded temperature on Earth since 1931. The only higher temperature was 134°F, recorded in 1913—also in Death Valley.… Continue reading

Get WineSpeed