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Cote Rotie A wine region that produces Syrah…..exclusively
Cote Rotie is a prestigious appellation on the northside of France’s Rhone Valley. Its name translates as “The Roasted Slope”, probably due to the high intensity of the sun exposure of its steep, terraced vineyards. What is interesting about this region is that...
OBSCURE VARIETIES – growing in my vineyards
First and foremost, I need to define the word obscure. I checked the Oxford Dictionary which gives me the following definitions - “not discovered or known about;” “uncertain.” Neither one of these definitions really fit what I wanted to say. By obscure, I was...
The Culture of Wine – Make it Yours – Good for You!
I can name many reasons why I consider myself to be a part of the wine culture. A study has been going on for over 20 years at the University of Michigan, by Dr. Kira Berditt, who followed approximately 5,000 married couples about their alcohol drinking habits,...
Climate Change – Is it here to stay?
And how it effects wine quality and production? I have been wanting to write about this subject for a while. Some people don’t want to accept that climate change exists while others prefer not to deal with it since accepting it will have some consequences on our style...
From UMAMI to HIKARU – An Amazing Pair
Don’t be surprised that I am dedicating this winemaker’s corner to the subject of tasteand aroma, since they are important parts of the enjoyment of wine. But I also have anulterior motive for elaborating on umami, the fifth taste added in 2008 to the four tastesthat...
Taste wine and activate your brain . . . . . .
I know it will not be a big revelation for you to hear that the taste perception,including tasting wine, relies on your brain. You will also accept that not allpeople taste equally. Genetic factors have a profound influence on tasteperception. You will also agree, I...
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