Category Archives: Wine 101

Here are some wine basics shared in a simple and easy manner.

Gallo Chardonnay Tour: The Versatile Varietal

Gallo wines invited me on their first ever Chardonnay tour and allowed me to discover a whole new world of California wine that I am looking forward to tasting more of, in the form of Chardonnay. Tweet

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BAD WINE: Signs of Heat Damage

About a month ago, there was a local heat wave that was in full force just as I was having a bottle of white wine shipped to me. The bottle arrived HOT – not very warm – HOT. I was … Continue reading

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Red Wine & Sangria: Summer Skin Protection

I don’t get as many sunburns as I did when I was a kid and always thought that this was a result of age – the more sun you get, the less likely you are to get new sunburns since … Continue reading

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Industry Jargon: Petrol

If you ever get hint of ‘pencil eraser’ in your wine, the industry term for this aroma is Petrol. Tweet

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Dana Dibble from Riverhaven Cellars

Dana Dibble from Riverhaven Cellars (Oregon) is one of the most informative and down to earth vineyard owners I have ever met. He is not only a wealth of knowledge when it comes to agriculture in general, but makes splendid … Continue reading

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Oenophile: A person who enjoys wines, usually as a connoisseur.

[ee-nuh-fahyl], noun. Tweet

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The Purpose of Roses in Vineyards

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  “Everywhere in the Champagne the roses come tumbling out of the sides of the vineyards still…None of the celebrated French lover’s passion here, it seems. These roses are nothing more than the winemarker’s canary in the mine shaft, an … Continue reading

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Sauvignon Blanc Acidity Test

Conducted an Acidity Taste Test with my brother Brandon. As it turns out, the test ended up null, since the flavors from one of the wines I used were pretty sour. I’m afraid it skewed the test. However, something good … Continue reading

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The Cabernet Sauvignon varietal is a hybrid of Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc.

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American v. French Oak Barrels

What’s the Difference? Cost American: ~ $300 French: ~$600 Flavor: American: Stronger vanilla flavors French: Less tannins Wineries (reds): American: Beaulieu Vineyards, Silver Oak French: Merryvale, Clos du Val   Other Factors to Consider: – Cooper’s consistency – Toastiness – … Continue reading

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