We had explain the most tricky wine definitions. Acidity It refers to the tartness of a lively white, not a bit-into-a-lemon pucker. Balance Think warrior pose, not checking accounts. When no single ...

Learn about the "bones" of wine. Tannin is a compound in wine that's naturally occurring in the seeds, stems, and skins of grapes (it's also found in bark, wood, and leaves.) The term tannin came from ...

If you have ever had trouble keeping certain public figures straight — actors, writers, movie directors — perhaps you have had the same confounding experiences with some wine words. Have you ever ...

Wine — just like every sport, art form, hobby or leisure pursuit — has a language all its own. And while someone just learning to cook would likely realize that the intimidating task of understanding ...

The third annual Philly Wine Week kicks off Sunday with more than 150 events at 55 locations. This means many of your favorite restaurants will offer tastings, pairings, and educational sessions ...

Acidic content: Sparklers usually contain higher acidities than white still wines, which themselves usually contain higher acid levels than red still wines. Acidity gives fine sparkling wines its ...

“Vigneron” “vintner” “négociant” are wine terms. What are their exact meanings? This being wine, they don’t really have exact meanings. Here is an overview. A “vigneron” generally refers to a person ...

“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle ...

It occurred to me recently that while Reverse Wine Snob is meant to be friendly enough that someone who knows nothing about ...