It’s probably a good time for us to explore the incredible variety of wines made from red grapes. Red wines offer complexity and richness, with a wide range of flavor profiles that complement many types of cuisine. Some are bold and robust, while others are delica…
This may be another of those wine myths I discussed in my previous article: Do all wines need to be aged? What is the benefit of storing a bottle for months (or years)? Many winemakers will tell you that not all wines need to be — or should be — aged.
Most makers…
In a previous column, I discussed the idea of decanting wines and observed that even some white wines can benefit from the process. However, decanting is more than simply pouring wine from a bottle into some kind of weirdly-shaped container. There are a few basic …
As we all know, the wine world is a very big place. There’s a lot to know, and a lot to understand. Just figuring out all the winegrowing regions in Italy (there are 20 of them) can be the work of a lifetime.
And with all those facts, figures, and other informati…