South Africa’s Signature Grape
January 15, 2025
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What is Pinotage? South Africa’s signature grape – Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, was created in 1925 and produces bold, smoky wines.
What is Pinotage? South Africa’s signature grape – Pinotage, a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, was created in 1925 and produces bold, smoky wines.
How Does Wine Taste In Flight? Wines taste different in-flight – The low humidity and cabin pressure reduce your ability to perceive sweetness and fruitiness,
What Happened Before Corks Were Invented? The cork was revolutionary – Before corks, wine bottles were sealed with oil-soaked rags or wooden stoppers.
How Many Wine Aromas Are There? Wine aromas are complex – Experts have identified over 200 distinct aroma compounds in wine, from fruity and floral
What is a Frost Fan? Frost protection in vineyards – Some winemakers use giant fans, heaters, or even helicopters to circulate warm air and protect
Desert Wine You can find wine in a desert – In Chile’s Atacama Desert and Israel’s Negev Desert, innovative irrigation and techniques make wine production
Anna, a Minnesota native, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied Marketing and Digital Studies. She is a lover of traveling and scuba diving, trying new restaurants, exploring New York City, and of course all things good wine and cocktails!
