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    Ask The Expert - Your Wine Questions Answered

    You've got questions about wine and we've got answers!

    Ask The Expert - Your Questions About Wine Answered!

    Actually we don't have all the answers but we know the experts who do! In this new series we will be tackling all kinds of wine and grape related queries. To give you the best possible answers we've recruited winemakers, winegrowers and other experts to answer all your questions about wine. From dirt, to oak barrels, to alcohol levels, to altitude, to blending and more this is the place we'll be uncovering answers to all your questions about wine.

    Have a burning question? Shoot us a tweet or a message at our Facebook page and we'll line up an expert to get you an answer! In the meantime, pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy our experts' answers.

    What's the Difference Between Cool Climate and Warm Climate Wine?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 12, 2021 Last Updated: June 12, 2021

    What's the Difference Between Cool Climate and Warm Climate Wine?

    Ask The Expert! You've no doubt heard these terms thrown around so today we take a look at the differences between cool climate wines and warm climate wines. … [Read more...]

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    Ask The Expert! Are Sweetness and Residual Sugar the Same in Wine?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 28, 2021 Last Updated: May 29, 2021

    Ask The Expert! Are Sweetness and Residual Sugar the Same in Wine?

    Residual sugar is a hot topic in wine, but it's also often confused with the perception of sweetness. Winemaker Scott Harvey of Scott Harvey Wines breaks down the difference in today's edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

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    Ask The Expert! Do Wine Enclosures Matter? The Argument for Cork

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2021 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

    Ask The Expert! Do Wine Enclosures Matter? The Argument for Cork

    Natural cork, plastic or screwcap - do wine enclosures matter? Founder/CEO Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards lays out the case for cork in today's edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

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    What's In Wine? Wine Ingredients and Additives - Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 5, 2021 Last Updated: September 24, 2021

    What's In Wine? Wine Ingredients and Additives - Ask The Expert!

    Wine Ingredients and Additives 101! Winemaker Jillian Johnson DeLeon of Onesta Wines gives us the scoop on what's in your wine. … [Read more...]

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    Why Are Some Bordeaux Wines So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 20, 2021 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Why Are Some Bordeaux Wines So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    Our Ask The Expert series is back and today we tackle why some Bordeaux cost so much, including tips to find value in this sea of high prices. … [Read more...]

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    Where Does The Buttery Flavor in Some Chardonnay Come From? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 22, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Where Does The Buttery Flavor in Some Chardonnay Come From? Ask The Expert!

    Find out what microwave popcorn and buttery Chardonnay have in common in this edition of Ask The Expert! Up next in our Ask The Expert series is a question that most wine lovers have wondered at one point or another - why is it that some Chardonnay has the unmistakable … [Read more...]

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    Water and Wine - Irrigation And Dry Farming. Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 15, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Water and Wine - Irrigation Versus Dry Farming? Ask The Expert!

    Growing better grapes by conserving water. A leading winemaker reveals his viewpoints on water and wine in discussing irrigation and dry farming. … [Read more...]

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    What's The Big Deal About Brix? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 8, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    What's The Big Deal About Brix? Ask The Expert!

    It's a term we often hear associated with winemaking, but what the heck does it mean and why is it so important? We hope you've been enjoying our Ask The Expert series here at Reverse Wine Snob! … [Read more...]

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    Why Are Vineyards Often Found On The Slopes of Hills and Mountains? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 1, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Why Are Vineyards Often Found On The Slopes of Hills and Mountains? Ask The Expert!

    Are all those picturesque hillside vineyards just for looks or is there a reason behind their location? … [Read more...]

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    What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 17, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    What Else Is Wine Aged In Besides Oak Barrels? Ask The Expert!

    Explore what lies beyond oak in answer to the question of what else is wine aged in besides oak barrels! We hope you're enjoying our new Ask The Expert series! Today we've got another great answer from a winemaker, this time on the question of "What else is wine aged in … [Read more...]

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    Do Old Vines Make Better Wine? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 10, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Do Old Vines Make Better Wine? Ask The Expert!

    Respect your elders! Are old vines better? Find the answer in today's installment of Ask The Expert! Today we're back with the second installment of our new Ask The Expert series! "Old Vine" is a hot marketing term these days, but what we want to know is whether these old … [Read more...]

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    Why Is Amarone So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 3, 2018 Last Updated: August 28, 2021

    Why Is Amarone So Expensive? Ask The Expert!

    Just why is Amarone so expensive? Find the answer in the first installment of our Ask The Expert series! We're excited today to launch our new Ask The Expert series where we ask winemakers, winegrowers and other experts to answer all your questions about wine. … [Read more...]

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    How Do Volcanic Soils Influence Wine? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2018 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    How Do Volcanic Soils Influence Wine? Ask The Expert!

    Exploring how volcanoes and wine can be an explosively good combination in today's Ask The Expert! For a question like this you really need an expert who has specific experience with the topic at hand. So, of course, our natural choice was to go to the experts at … [Read more...]

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    Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 13, 2018 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

    Have you ever wondered why some wines, like Pinot Noir, come in different shaped bottles? Keep reading for the answer in today's Ask The Expert! In this edition of Ask The Expert we're tackling an age old question. … [Read more...]

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    What Is The Role Of Native Yeast Versus Cultured Yeast In Winemaking? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2018 Last Updated: May 22, 2021

    What Is The Role Of Native Yeast Versus Cultured Yeast in Winemaking? Ask The Expert!

    This microscopic fungus is a big deal in the world of winemaking. Up next in our Ask The Expert series is a hot topic among wine lovers currently. And while it may seem like TMI for the average wine consumer, yeast plays a huge role in how wine tastes! … [Read more...]

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    What Makes Washington Wine Special? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 9, 2018 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    What Makes Washington Wine Special? Ask The Expert!

    Why should California get all the love? A 40+ year Napa Valley veteran waxes poetic about making wine in Washington State. We're back to tackle another question in our Ask The Expert series! … [Read more...]

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    How Has The Internet Impacted Your Winemaking and Wine Selling Strategy? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 23, 2018 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    How Has The Internet Impacted Your Winemaking and Wine Selling Strategy? Ask The Expert!

    The three tier system and other restrictive regulations have prevented the internet from completely transforming the wine industry like it has so many others. Nevertheless, it has still made quite an impact. In this edition of Ask The Expert we talk about how! … [Read more...]

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    Why Are Some Wines So Sweet? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 16, 2018 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Why Are Some Wines So Sweet? Ask The Expert!

    Exploring how sweet wines are made. We're back to tackle another question in our Ask The Expert series! … [Read more...]

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    How Does Altitude Affect Wine? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2018 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    How Does Altitude Affect Wine? Ask The Expert!

    Get the skinny on high altitude! It's time for another edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

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    What's The Difference Between Old World Wines and New World Wines? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 26, 2018 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    What's The Difference Between Old World and New World Wines? Ask The Expert!

    Two common wine terms, but what do they really mean? We're back with another edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

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    What's The Right Way To Cellar Wines? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 19, 2018 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    What's The Right Way To Cellar Wines? Ask The Expert!

    Now that you've bought that special bottle, how do you make it last? It's time for another edition of Ask The Expert! … [Read more...]

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    Blending Wines - Is it Art, Science or a Little of Both? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 12, 2018 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Blending Wines - Is it Art, Science or a Little of Both? Ask The Expert!

    Ever wondered how winemakers come up with the perfect blend? Welcome to another edition of Ask The Expert. We're delighted this new series has been received so well so as a result we've decided to continue it indefinitely, or at least as long as we have questions to be … [Read more...]

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    What Are The Basics Of Fermentation? Ask The Expert!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2018 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    What Are The Basics Of Fermentation? Ask The Expert!

    Just how does grape juice become wine anyway? In today's edition of Ask The Expert we examine the core process behind the transformation of grapes into the product we love so much - wine! … [Read more...]

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