Wine Articles and Education

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Drunken Trees

Why are Grapevines Referred to as Drunken Trees? Grapevines are sometimes referred to as “drunken trees” because they twist and spiral as they grow.

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Blind Tasting Bias

Does Sight Affect How You Taste Wine? Studies show that people often rate the same wine higher if they believe it is more expensive.

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Ground Control to Major Somm

Does Altitude Effect Wine Taste? Wines that taste fantastic on the ground may have an entirely different flavor at high altitudes, such as in an

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Sip Like the Romans

Where Does Mulled Wine Come From? The tradition of spicing and warming wine dates back to ancient Rome. The Romans used it to stay warm