The Oldest “New” Fine Wine Grape
The gold medal grape variety that shows zesty orange, lime, and flint notes in its youth; nutty spices and dried fruit after aging? It’s not what you think.
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5 Scary Wine Faults and What You Should Know
Explanations from our favorite wine fault articles on the web, along with a “How Scary?” description, which aims to break down each “fault” in layman’s terms.
Like or Dislike Oak Aged Wine? It’s More Complicated Than You Think
For the most part, oak-aged red and white wine is still misunderstood among most consumers. We asked seven winemakers to explain what oak actually imparts to a wine.
Burgundy That Won’t Break the Bank
High prices? That’s old news. Burgundy’s resurgence in quality has created pockets of real value.
Did You Know – Episode 1
Did you know, that will at wine country in Oregon lies just 50 miles from the Pacific ocean and it’s the Marine influence influencing cool temperatures that come off the ocean that makes this one of the most successful, cool-climate regions in the Northwest. And it’s this Marine influence. And it’s cool temperatures that make …
Understanding German Wine
“Understanding German Wine” first appeared on TimGaiser.com on November 5, 2014. It is reprinted here with the author’s permission. Tim Gaiser plays host to “Mastering Germany” for Napa Valley Wine Academy’s “Master Series” LIVE Webinars. Learn more. by Tim Gaiser, MS There are two countries that instill fear in the hearts and minds of MS …
New Zealand – Exhilarating Wines from a Pristine Land
The idyllic country of New Zealand is made up of two little drops in the ocean, two unspoiled islands in the South Pacific. New Zealand is the most isolated country in the world and the last habitable land mass on earth to be populated. Even today, only five percent of the population are people, the …
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Terroirist’s Debate: A Resource for MW Candidates
Ever heard of “deferred fermentation”? Or met a winemaker who believes native yeast ferments equate to loss of control? Or what impact cold-soaks truly have on wines, especially tannic wines? Well, for any Master of Wine candidates out there, we want to draw your attention to an article co-authored by our very own Editor-in-Cheif, Jonathan Cristaldi, …
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How to Tell You Have Mastered a Wine Region
Mastering a wine region requires a comprehensive understanding of that region. In simpler terms, it is digesting the why behind the region. For example, it is important to know what the yield restrictions are in the Grand Cru Vineyards of Alsace, but even more important to understand why those yield restrictions were put in place, …
10 Tips For Getting Into the Wine Business
Tim Hanni is the first American along with Joel Butler to earn the title of “Master of Wine.” He is an accomplished speaker and author, and instructor at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Below are 10 tips from Tim on getting into the wine business, and if those peak your interest, you might just want to …
