Category Archives: Wine Basics

Posts giving basic information on wine

Wine Basics – Sweet Wine (Part 1)

Posted on October 14, 2011 by admin

A discussion of some basics related to sweet wines Continue reading →

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Wine Basics – Vintages, a Quick Look

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

A short discussion of the basics of wine vintages and help with how to think about them when selecting a wine. Continue reading →

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Wine Basics – Short –Term Storage

Posted on June 2, 2011 by admin

A discussion of storing wines for under one year. Continue reading →

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Wine Basics – Bubbles

Posted on May 23, 2011 by admin

A discussion of wines with bubbles, ranging from Vhino Verde to Champagne. The post’s focus is on what makes them bubbly and the processes at the winery. Continue reading →

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Wine Basics – Vine to Wine (Part 3)

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

In parts 1 and 2 we covered from after the grapes harvest through fermentation.  This post will cover cellar aging and bottling.  I am going to focus on still wines.  Sparkling wines deserve their own post. If we are going … Continue reading →

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Wine Basics – Vine to Wine (Part 2)

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Part 1 of “Vine to Wine” covered the making of wine from after the grapes have been picked until the juice is ready to be fermented.  Here we will cover the fermentation process in a winery. Once you have the … Continue reading →

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