Aging Prosecco is gaining recognition thanks to terroir-driven producers, challenging the perception of Prosecco as solely a casual, non-aging wine.
Does Storing Wine in a Rack Matter?
Wine racks are essential for proper wine storage, regardless of collection size, as they optimize aging and organization.
Get to Know Lees, the 'Magical Fixer' That Transforms Wine into Rich, Textural Gems
Lees are crucial in winemaking, influencing texture and flavor in wines through fine aging.
Roses that aren't from Provence | Wine
Rose season entails exploring diverse regions beyond Provence, enhancing wine appreciation.
Darker rosé wines can be high quality and age well, contrary to common belief.
Que Syrah, Syrah: 11 Seductive Bottles to Try Right Now
Syrah's reputation suffered but skilled producers can create top-quality wines. Climate change impacts flavor diversity making Syrahs juicy and attractive. Aging Syrahs can develop into spicy, meaty wines.
The Best Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine to Buy Right Now
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's oldest and most acclaimed appellations.
The region's wines, known as 'Pope's Wines,' are made from 18 approved Rhône varietals and are becoming more refined and balanced.
Why Does Some Wine Get Better with Age?
Not all wines are made to age, most are meant to be consumed within the first year after bottling.
The drivers that sustain age-worthy wines are acidity, alcohol, tannins (for reds), and sugar (for sweet wines).
Winemaking techniques can manipulate the structure of the wine to make it enjoyable now or in the future.