What do Wine “Legs” Indicate?

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Which of Your Wines are Worthy of Cellaring?

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2704″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] ARE YOUR BOTTLES OF WINE WORTH CELLARING? Should you be cellaring and saving your wine? You might be surprised to know that age worthy wines are not common. Most wine (as much as 99% produced) is meant to be enjoyed young. Only a tiny fraction is designed to stand up and …

What is Rhone? A Region, a Grape or a Wine?

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2805″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] WHAT DOES RHONE WINE REFER TO? Maybe you have heard this in a tasting room somewhere on the Central Coast, “We specialize in the Rhones.” Let’s be honest, does that word mean anything to you? If not, we are here to help. If you guessed region, you are correct! …

What is Malolactic Fermentation?

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2796″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION – NOT AS COMPLICATED AS IT SOUNDS Remember learning about tannin? Likely, the second most common term that savvy wine drinkers like to use is Malolactic Fermentation. Malo-what? If this word has stopped you in your tracks, read on. Malo or MLF are both nicknames for Malolactic Fermentation. …

Improve Your Ability to Identify Wine Aromas

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Why Smell a Wine Before you Taste?

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