Lees

October 1, 2022

The remnants of yeast cells and bits of grape skin that settle to the bottom of the container after FERMENTATION is complete. Leaving the fermented wine in contact with its lees (SUR LIE), rather than removing the lees right away, often adds complexity and nuance. See AUTOLYSIS.

Champagne is Sensational with Cheese

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Approximate percentage increase in the sales of Cava—Spanish sparkling wine made by the traditional method—in the U.S. over the first nine months of 2021. The U.S. is now the second-largest market for Cava in the world.… Continue reading

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