When grape growers search the skies with apprehension, it isn’t always about the weather. They may be scouring the horizon with a wary eye out for birds.
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The use of stainless steel and oak containers for fermentation and maturation is not just a matter of finances, though it’s a factor to be dealt with for sure.
IT’S ALL ABOUT FRUIT Just for kicks, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear: (For now, please disregard the numbers noted after each fruit mentioned in this article, O.K.
The days of the wine cork may be numbered, as many wineries are experimenting with the use of caps made of composite and plastic.
“MAY I BRING MY FAVORITE WINE TO A DINNER PARTY?” Of course you may — but don’t be surprised if your bottle is accepted as a gift by the host, but remains unopened.
As in all matters of horticulture, the harvest reaped at the end of the season is heavily dependent upon the weather, soil conditions, planting parameters, seedlings/seeds planted, harvest times, and …
While a number of Americans select beer to commemorate Independence Day, wine is gradually increasing in popularity as refreshment.
WHAT CAN MAKE A GOOD GRAPE GO BAD? Grapes, like most other fruits, are hard and tough when they first form on the vine. They are also highly acidic, and have a degree of bitterness.
The ability to interpret a wine label is an important skill in order to be able to buy a decent bottle of vino at a good price.
As wealthy individuals continue to seek luxuries that most of us will only dream of, expensive wines are being increasingly sought after and commanding top prices.