Nebbiolo: The Grape That Refuses to Leave Home
Nebbiolo explained: why it looks nothing like it tastes, why Barolo and Barbaresco differ, and why this grape barely grows outside Piedmont.
What Is Tannin in Wine? Explained Simply
What tannin in wine is, chemically and biologically, where it comes from, why it produces astringency, how it changes with age, and how to describe it.
How to Describe Wine Taste: Words That Actually Help
Fruit, acidity, tannin, body, finish — every wine description covers the same five components. Here are the words that capture each one, with template descriptions you can use tonight.
Wine Tasting Terms Explained: A Plain-English Glossary
Body, tannin, finish, legs, corked, brett — every wine tasting term you will encounter at a tasting or in a review, explained clearly and without jargon.