March 2016 Archives

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Why Do Some Wines Age Better Than Others? general

Why Do Some Wines Age Better Than Others?

Last time we addressed some general guidelines on how long wines can age, noting that rosé should be consumed immediately after bottling while still bright, fruity and fresh, most white wines are typically best within a couple of years of bottling, a...

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The Role of Acidity in a Wine general

The Role of Acidity in a Wine

When it comes to a wine’s ability to be aged, both tannin and acidity play a role. Tannins were described last time as having compounds that act as natural preservatives in wine. The natural acids in the juice of the grape also help to preserve a wi...

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What is Fumé Blanc? general

What is Fumé Blanc?

I was recently asked about Fumé Blanc. And, as you might guess, it’s made from the Fumé Blanc grape. Except, you’d be wrong. Just like I was. Fumé Blanc wine is produced from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. It was back in 1966 that wine maker Robert Mo...

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More On the Amazing Sauvignon Blanc Grape general

More On the Amazing Sauvignon Blanc Grape

The Sauvignon Blanc grape is one of the most widely planted wine grapes in the world. While the Sauvignon Blanc grape is most famously associated with the France’s Loire Valley regions of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, it most likely originated in Borde...

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