How Sparkling Wine is Made
Have you ever wondered how they get the bubbles into sparkling wine? You may have pictured a kind of giant carbonation machine […]
Category: Wine Basics
How Red Wine is Made
Ever wondered what all goes into the winemaking process, from grape to glass? Although there are many common steps along the way, […]
How White Wine is Made
From grape to glass, today we are learning about how white wine is made, and the numerous decisions that go into the winemaking process.
How to read Italian wine labels
As a Canadian, my French is okay… but my Italian? It could use some work. So when I find myself strolling the […]
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Body in Wine
Do you prefer wines that are big and powerful? Or light, delicate, refined? Maybe somewhere right in the middle? Everyone has a […]
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Sweetness in Wine
A lot of new wine drinkers tend to gravitate towards wines that have some sweetness to them, because it is such a […]
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Acidity
Although we may not spend much time thinking about it, acidity is actually present in every refreshing beverage we drink, from Coca Cola to coffee to milk. In wine, it’s a very important structural component, and is needed not only for your immediate enjoyment while tasting, but also for aging if you want that bottle to stay fresh for years to come.
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About TANNINS
Tannins are a common point of confusion for new “wine babies”. Sugar, alcohol, even acidity, those are all things we have some previous familiarity with. But tannins? What the hell are those?
Well today I am going to answer all of your tannin-related questions so you’ll never be confused again! We are going to learn what they actually are, where they come from, their role in winemaking and wine aging, and how to recognize them in the glass.
Wine Colours and What They Mean
Ok, Wine Baby, you know that there is a difference between red and white wine, but, what exactly is it?
And further more, where does rosé fit in? Ever heard of orange wine?
Colour is one of the first things we assess when tasting a wine, but anyone can tell you what colour something is. What’s more important is why it’s that colour. So today we are breaking down the reasons behind the different colours of wine.
Wine Baby’s Guide to: Red Rioja
In 1926, Rioja was the first region to be recognized as a Denominacion de Origen (DO) in Spain. There are now 79. […]
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