by Nevin | Apr 14, 2021 | Wine Terms
One of my favorite varietals to show up at a dinner party or BBQ with is Malbec. Whether it’s French or Argentine Malbec, it’s dark, velvety, and always a crowd pleaser. Malbec is lighter in tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon, and brings more weight to the...
by Nevin | Apr 8, 2021 | Wine Terms
Whether you’re just finding your way into dry red wine, or are a connoisseur of all styles, Pinot Noir is the grape with potential for you.. Potential for what? Pinot Noir has the maximum potential for variance, potential for food pairings, potential for ageing,...
by Nevin | Mar 23, 2021 | Wine Terms
For anyone that’s ever paused to take in the complexity of a glass of wine, I’m sure the question has arisen, where does the aroma come from? The aroma of wine comes from a wide array of volatile and non-volatile chemical compounds found in grapes, the...
by Nevin | Mar 12, 2021 | Wine Terms
The term dry is often used on wine bottles, in cooking recipes, and even in beer commercials, but what is it trying to convey? How can a drink be dry? It is a conundrum indeed, but you may notice that it’s mainly used to describe wine and beer. This is a clue....
by Nevin | Mar 9, 2021 | Wine Terms
You may have started to see “New World Wines” on the wine list as a category or heard someone mention this after they pull their nose out of a glass. What is the “new world” and how can one determine it from smelling a wine? Old World Wine To...
by Nevin | Mar 1, 2021 | Wine Terms
“What on earth would make wine non-vegan?” It’s grape juice right? As vegan culture blossoms and innovative restaurants break through the “vegan food is boring” stereotype, winemakers around the world look to build trust with their...
