Intermediate
The importance of the quality of the ‘Aguardente’ in the making of Port wines
The ‘Aguardente’ (also called ‘Aguardiente’) is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is used to fortify wines when a winemaker wants to make a fortified wine…
Intermediate
What are the 6 methods to make sparkling wines?
There are 6 different methods used to make sparkling wines that has been developed throughout history…
Intermediate
What is a ‘Methode Traditionnelle’ sparkling wine?
‘Methode traditionnelle’ is a French term that can be literally translated as ‘Traditional Method’ in English. A ‘Traditional Method’ sparkling wine can also be referred to as ‘Methode Champenoise’ (= a method from the Champagne region) because this method is emblematic of Champagne wine production…
Intermediate
Why is Chardonnay a grape variety particularly prized by producers (and consumers) of sparkling wines?
Chardonnay is a grape variety that is particularly well suited to the production of sparkling wines thanks to its intrinsic qualities: high acidity, subtlety of aromas, adaptability to cold climates, ability to develop interesting autolytic notes…
Beginners
What is the influence of the use of oak on a wine?
The wood used to ferment and/or age a wine has a profound and multifaceted effect on its characteristics and flavors. Notwithstanding the type of wood used which greatly impact the flavor profile of a wine (vanilla, coconut…), certain substances found in wood may be incorporated and metabolized directly into the wine…
Wine Education
Flashcards DipWSET D2: Wine Business
499 Free Flashcards divided in 10 Decks to help you to prepare for the D2: Wine Business of the DipWSET
Beginners
What are the different types of wine?
There are several ways to answer this question about the different types of wine. The easiest answer would be to use several segments to cover a very wide spectrum of all the different wines in the world. Below are the different segments that I am suggesting to help wine novices Read more…
Beginners
Which Wine Education for complete beginners?
If you are a complete beginner or stanger to the world of wine but you are eager to start learning and educating yourself, well, you have come to the right place. My first advice to you will be to stay away from the fully theoretical courses that do not offer Read more…
Beginners
Which wine should a true beginner taste first?
It happened to me several times to chat with some friends who told me that they would really like to discover the world of wine but did not like their previous experience. While asking questions, I realized that most of the time they started with big wine names, such as Read more…
Beginners
What are the best wines in the world?
What are the most expensive wines in the world? What are the most sought-after wines in the world? What are the most prestigious wines in the world?… Those are the common kinds of questions asked by newcomers to the world of wine. While there are numerous ways to respond to Read more…
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