Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude There is limited land for grapevine growing: all vines for winemaking are grown between 30–50° latitude north and south of the equator.
Don’t Be So Bitter Heading into fall, the grapes begin to ripen: sugar levels rise, color deepens, and acidity drops. A winegrower has to check sugar levels constantly to determine the right time to harvest, and weigh this…
It’s Ok To Be Nosy Tasting wine means smelling wine: the nose detects over 1,000 aromas, while the tongue detects only five flavors.
On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink Provence, France is famous for its rosé wine production, which falls under the appellation Côtes de Provence AOC. Its rosés are typically made from Grenache, Cinsault, or a blend of the two.