Description
Sauvignon Blanc is usually light, fresh, and crisp, with high acidity, though it can be either sweet or dry depending on the vinification process. Sauvignon Blanc grown in cooler climates tends to be appley, while those grown in warmer areas are more citrusy. The wine also has herbal, grassy flavors, and can sometimes have mineral […]
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Riesling tends to be fine and light-bodied, with acidity just short of sharp. Depending on the winemaker’s choices during vinification, Riesling can be sweet or dry. Riesling can have hints of apple, melon, honey, and a nip of spice.
Aging
Riesling can be drunk young, or aged for anywhere from a decade to 50 years, depending on […]
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris) is a mutated relative of the red Pinot Noir grape.
Description
Pinot Gris wines are usually full-bodied and rich, and soft in acidity. The best Pinot Gris is dry, though some varieties are sweet. The flavors of Pinot Gris can be quite different depending on the vinification process chosen by the winemaker. It […]
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The Chardonnay grape makes the most popular white wines and sparkling wines in the world. Chardonnay is grown all over the world, with major differences in taste and quality.
Chardonnay tends to be fruity, though depending where the grapes were grown the fruitiness can range from apples to more tropical fruits. Traditionally, Chardonnay has been dry, […]
I read the article “Secrets to Becoming a Wine Connoisseur” this morning and wanted to pass along this good information to my readers here. While I try to present a fairly high level overview of winemaking and the different types of wine, this article delves a little deeper into some of the key characteristics of […]
