Q & A
What role do ‘Carbohydrate degradation products’ play in the wine maturing and aging process?
Carbohydrate degradation products are part of a large and complex group that includes furfurals, cyclotene, and maltol.
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What is a ‘Magnum’ bottle?
The term ‘Magnum’ refers to a wine bottle size that holds 1.5 litres (54 fl oz) of liquid. It is equivalent to combining the contents of two regular-sized wine bottles (75cl)…
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What is ‘Schillerwein’?
Pink wine produced in Germany’s Württemberg area from the blending of red and white wines is known as “Schillerwein”
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What is called ‘Jeropiga’?
The Portuguese word “jeropiga” refers to a grape must that has had its fermentation stopped by the addition of grape spirit…
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What are Gibberellins?
Gibberellins are hormones that vines naturally produce and which control vine growth…
Wine History
When the State of Missouri played a key role in US wine production
The State of Missouri produced more wine in the 1860s than the States of California and New York put together. A significant inflow of Germans migrants led to a boom in wine production in the Missouri river valley, west of Saint Louis…
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What is the meaning of “Mis en Bouteille”?
When it comes to French wines, you will often find the term “Mis en Bouteille” on the label. The two most common mentions are “Mis en Bouteille au Château” which literally means castle-bottled wine…
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What is “Mistela”?
The Spanish word “mistela” (which is equivalent to the French word “mistelle”) denotes a concoction of alcoholic grape juice. The addition of alcohol stops the fermentation…
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What is referred to as “Gravelle” inside a wine?
“Gravelle” is the name given to a deposit that resembles very fine sand. Although it may seem unpleasant to the inexperienced people, this deposit is particularly noticeable …(click to read more)…
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What is a Champagne Blanc de Noirs? What to expect?
A Blanc de Noirs (literally, “White from Blacks”) Champagne is a sparkling white wine (elaborated through the Traditional Method also called “Méthode Champenoise”) produced in the Champagne region of France from black grapes only (Pinot Noir and/or Meunier) …(read more)…