
Wine Regions
For Great Wines, Climb 3,000 Feet
The next time you buy a Malbec from Mendoza, check if the label mentions the vineyard’s elevation, and—here’s a hint—use 3,000 feet as your benchmark.
The next time you buy a Malbec from Mendoza, check if the label mentions the vineyard’s elevation, and—here’s a hint—use 3,000 feet as your benchmark.
Certain vines thrive best among certain soil types, and some of the most fascinating and rigorous explorations of this phenomena takes place in Alsace.
Does this term mean the wine is 100% organic? Does it mean it’s “plain and simple in style”, or “plain in taste” as Merriam-Webster defines?