How to Taste

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Is it possible that a wine could be tainted by smoke from wildfires near the vineyard?

Mar 12, 2010

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Winemakers blend different wines together, so why shouldn't I?

Mar 8, 2010

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What does it mean to say a wine “never flags”?

Mar 3, 2010

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Why, technically speaking, does a long finish equate with quality?

Feb 26, 2010

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When tasting wine, how do you distinguish tannins from acidity?

Feb 19, 2010

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Are ageworthy wines always fermented with their stems?

Feb 5, 2010

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In describing a wine, isn't the term "mineral" so broad as to be nearly useless?

Jan 29, 2010

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How much could I learn about a wine without actually tasting it?

Jan 20, 2010

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What does it mean when a wine is described as “long and vivid?”

Sep 25, 2009