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Oak Barrel Aging…     Hi There… You know that the majority of fine wines are aged in oak barrels… But why? What are the advantages? Are there different types of oak? What do these differences mean? Aging Wine Before It is Bottled… After fermentation is completed and wine is racked several times to remove the largest solids, the young wine is usually rough, raw and green and needs to settle for a...

? A question from an eWine Member… “Sometimes the back label of a wine bottle mentions ‘cool’ fermentation. What differences does the fermentation temperature make?” Answer… Fermentation temperatures affect the style and flavor of a wine. Cooler temperatures encourage a gentle, gradual fermentation that maintains the freshness of fruit. On the other hand, just a touch of warmth can add a richer,...

Your Taste Buds…   Consider the feedback your tongue has to offer. When you take your vino into your mouth, discover many new and different fact-gathering details on your palate in a delightful and powerful new way! For example: Taste is more than just flavor… it delivers distinctive areas of combinations and degrees by which you experience your food ‘and drink’. Might we take-for-granted the feedback our...