July 27th, 2020
5 Wine Flaws That Can Actually Be Very Good
Not all wine faults are created equal: some are used intentionally to enhance a wine’s unique character! Learn what makes some “flawed” wines so appealing.
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In-depth articles about wine, regions, varieties, producers, science, and geography.
July 6th, 2020
What Winemakers Don’t Tell You About Making Wine
The role of a winemaker is often a romanticized profession. But the truth is that winemakers manage an infinite number of variables to produce the wine in your glass.
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June 23rd, 2020
Stemmy Wines? Let’s Talk Whole Cluster Fermentation!
We hear about whole cluster fermentation more and more each year. Perhaps you’ve also heard how wines sometimes taste “stemmy.” So, what’s the benefit?
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May 19th, 2020
Guide to Online Wine Courses (Free & Paid)
Whether you work in wine or just want to refine your knowledge, online wine courses offer a great way to build your foundation. Plus, you don’t even have to leave the house.
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May 13th, 2020
Some Nifty Science to Help You Identify Wine Aromas
Let’s understand wine aromas through the science behind them. As it turns out, those little whiffs of fruit, flowers, and “minerality” help us deconstruct a wine.
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April 27th, 2020
Concrete Egg Fermenters: Classic or Cracked Fad?
Concrete egg-shaped fermenters: One of the newest trends in innovative wine-making? Or a doomed fad destined to go the way of the mullet?
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April 14th, 2020
Wine and Health: A Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective
What’s the truth behind wine and health? From the French Paradox to the Mediterranean Diet and the latest science of aging, let’s get to grips with the debate.
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March 24th, 2020
Veuve Clicquot and Champagne’s Leading Lady, Barbe-Nicole
This is the story of the Madame Clicquot Ponsardin and her vision for her brand, Veuve Clicquot. Her determination changed the face of Champagne.
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February 25th, 2020
Wine Sommelier Levels and What They Mean
Taking your wine education to the next level? Know where to start. Here’s a breakdown of wine sommelier levels and what they really mean.
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February 17th, 2020
Why Old Vine Wines Are So Special
What is it about old vine wines that’s so special? Let’s explore some of the theories about old vineyards and why they’re increasingly rare.
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