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I was recently hosting a wine tasting that involved a white wine. On the back label, it stated that the wine had been “Aged on lees.” I was asked the obvious question “What are lees?” In the broadest sense, “lees” refers to all the stuff that settl...
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U.S. wine label regulations require wines that have a level of 10 parts per million (PPM) or greater of sulfur dioxide to be labeled with the declaration “Contains Sulfites.” And if you pay close attention to wine labels, nearly all U.S. wines inclu...
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The grape growing cycle is currently at the point where berries (the actual term for individual grapes) begin to turn color. This marks the point at which the grape vines move from berry growth to berry ripening. The term for this stage is called Ve...
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Here’s an overview of how Prosecco is made: 1. Harvesting Grapes: The primary grape used is Glera, though other varieties like Verdiso, Perera, and Bianchetta can be blended in small quantities. Timing: Grapes are usually harvested early to retain...
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Low and non-alcoholic wines have been around for years. But, you may have wondered: “What exactly is a low-alcohol or a non-alcoholic wine?” “How are they made?” “Are they any good?” Low-Alcohol Wine Low-alcohol wines are produced just as any ot...
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Last time we learned that grape juice is basically clear and the color of wine comes from the skins of the grapes. The juice from white wine grapes spend little or no time in contact with the grape skins and juice of red wine grapes spend days or wee...
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