Natural cork, plastic or screwcap - do wine enclosures matter? Founder/CEO Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards lays out the case for … [Read more...]
Ask The Expert
You've got questions about wine and we've got answers!
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.
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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...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
What's The Difference Between Old World Wines 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...]
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...]