Blog archives for December, 2009

I think it quite safe to say that more has been written about the cultivation of grapes than has – or ever will be – written about any other fruit. This is not surprising, considering that the grape is probably the oldest of known fruits.Surprisingly, grapes do not need loads of manures and fertilizers; they [...]

The term white wine does not necessarily refer to the color of the grapes used. White wine can be made from red or even very dark colored grapes. What is important is that the fleshy part which is clear in appearance is separated or has limited contact with the skin during juicing to ensure that [...]

For hundreds of years, growing grapes for wine production has been a continuous endeavor that provides pleasure to all walks of life. Pairing the perfect white wine types with a multicourse meal adds an elegant touch. Or relaxing with a cool glass of wine and a simple snack is an enjoyment for any occasion.Wine Producing [...]

Wine. Not what you do when you don’t get your way. What you drink with a fine meal. Well, maybe not what you drink, depending on your tastes, but what a lot of people drink. Some would say that there is nothing like a fine wine. So the question we’re going to try to answer [...]

TanninNot only does soaking the skins give red wine its color, it also imparts a substance known as tannin. Tannin is what gives red wines a complexity that is beyond that of most white wines.Do you know why red wines age better than white?It is the tannin which gives the smell of wine in your [...]