The use of oak barrels in wine fermentation and aging is common, as it is known to increase wine aromatic complexity and improve overall wine quality. One downside to using oak barrel in winemaking is the fact that it costs…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Importance of Wine Label Information to Hong Kong Chinese Consumers: Preliminary Data and Implications for Wine Marketing
For the average consumer, the wine label is one of the most important things taken into consideration while on the hunt for a bottle of wine to purchase. With so many choices lining the store aisles, what’s written on the…
One of the most controversial aspects of the wine tasting note is arguably the concept of minerality. There is little scientific consensus regarding what minerality actually IS, and there doesn’t seem to be much (if any) peer-reviewed science supporting a…
by Becca • • Comments Off on EVENT ALERT: Chinese Wine Symposium at U.C. Davis on March 26th
PRESS RELEASE: U.C. DAVIS: “Foodies, wine and beverage industry professionals, and academics will explore the history and modern appreciation of Chinese alcoholic beverages, or “jiu,” at a daylong conference at UC Davis on March 26. “Understanding Jiu: The History and…