Wine Articles and Education

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South Africa’s Signature Grape

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.

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Altitude Alters Your Taste

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,

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A Revolutionary Invention

What Happened Before Corks Were Invented? The cork was revolutionary – Before corks, wine bottles were sealed with oil-soaked rags or wooden stoppers.

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Do You Smell That?

How Many Wine Aromas Are There? Wine aromas are complex – Experts have identified over 200 distinct aroma compounds in wine, from fruity and floral

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Protect the Plants

What is a Frost Fan? Frost protection in vineyards – Some winemakers use giant fans, heaters, or even helicopters to circulate warm air and protect

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Sips from the Sands

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