Do You Smell That? Much of what commonly is described as taste, 80-90% or more, is aroma/bouquet, as sensed and articulated by our olfactory receptors, and mouthfeel and texture as sensed by surrounding organs.

This Wine Fact May Go Over Your Head Historically, Argentinian vineyards were planted in pergola systems, locally called parral. The structures lifted grapes up from the ground heat and provided overhead shade with the grape leaves. 

Under the Influence Two important influences on Chile’s coastal wine regions are the Humboldt Current, a cold ocean current that cools grapes and allows for slow ripening, and the Coastal Mountain Range, whose varied topography allows for a…

If you don’t know when is World Sake Day, well, it’s October 1! World Sake day is a worldwide celebration of the Japanese drink called sake (pronounced “SAH-kay”). While it’s not a wine, there is much about this…

September is here, which means that it’s National Organic Month. Every September the United States celebrates the whole month to raise awareness about the benefits of organic farming practices and products. Organic farming has a multitude of benefits:…