Wine Words Demystified: Bouquet

What’s the difference between aromas and bouquet in wine, and does it matter?

Wine Words Demystyfied: Brix

What does the term “brix” means when it comes to wine?…and why it matters…

Wine Words Demystified: Estate Bottled

What does the term “Estate-bottled” mean…and does it necessarily mean the wine is better?

Wine Words Demystified: Fining

What does it mean to “fine” a wine,and why it may matter if you’re a vegan…

Wine Words Demystified: Autolysis

How does the word “autolysis” mean when it comes to making wines, or how decomposing yeast cells can be a good thing!

Wine Words Demystified: Malolactic Fermentation

You know the deal, the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials/technical jargon can be tossed around.  I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases, thus – Wine Words Demystified! This week’s word/phrase is Malolactic Fermentation According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: This process has nothing to do with regular FERMENTATION since…

Wine Words Demystified: Botrytis

You know the deal, the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials/technical jargon can be tossed around.  I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases, thus – Wine Words Demystified! This week’s word/phrase is Botrytis According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: A beneficial fungus, also known as noble rot, which is necessary to…