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 … [Read more...]
Ask The Expert - Your Wine Questions Answered
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.
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.
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
Water and Wine - Irrigation And 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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]