Palate – Or Pallet or is it Palette?
Palate, in the context of wine, refers to a person’s sense of taste and the ability to distinguish and appreciate different flavors and textures in wine. It is an essential aspect of wine tasting and enjoyment. When it comes to wine, palate means your ability to taste and enjoy the different flavors and textures in […]
Prosecco – Best Bubbles On A Budget
Prosecco is a sparkling wine from Italy that has become increasingly popular around the world in recent years. It is made primarily from the Glera grape variety and is known for its light, refreshing taste and effervescence. Prosecco is a bubbly wine from Italy that’s often light and low in alcohol. It’s made mostly from […]
Rehoboam – Showcasing Premium Wines
Rehoboam wine bottles are a type of large format wine bottle that holds the equivalent of six standard 750 mL bottles of wine or 4.5 liters. Named after the son of King Solomon in the Bible, Rehoboam wine bottles have a long and storied history in the world of wine. These bottles are prized for […]
Residual Sugar – A Critical Measure
Residual sugar is a term used to describe the amount of sugar left in a wine after fermentation has ceased. It is usually expressed in grams per liter (g/L) or as a percentage of the wine’s total volume. This unfermented sugar can have a significant impact on the taste and mouthfeel of a wine, and […]
Saignée – Seeing Red, Drinking Pink
Saignée is a French winemaking term that translates to “bleeding” and refers to a technique used in the production of rosé wines. This process involves removing a portion of juice from a vat of red grapes early in the fermentation process, resulting both a more concentrated red wine and a lighter-colored rosé. Saignée is a […]