We’ve all read the headlines – “Wine is good for you!”, “Wine is bad for you!’, “Wine is good in moderation!”, “Wine is loaded with healthy polyphenols!”, etc etc. The fact of the matter is that if you drink too…
Historically, there are many winemaking practices that may or may not exactly be backed-up scientifically. Today’s article examines one of those practices/theories: that small grapes produce better red wines. The thought process behind this idea is that smaller grapes may…
Earlier this year, I covered an article looking at the influence of alcohol content on aroma (esters) release in wine tasting. I’m sort of following up on that post with a new study by the same authors taking the concept…
**TRIGGER WARNING: DEATH*** . . . Before I start today’s blog post, I wanted to explain my absence this past month or so. A little over a month ago, one of my sisters was found deceased in her apartment from…