Here you will find all sorts of interesting facts and information about wine. We will be adding to this area regularly to help you be more knowledgeable about the wines you drink. You can also ask us in the shop as we are always happy to help.
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The quality of wine that gives it its crispiness and vitality. A proper balance of acidity must be struck with the other elements of a wine, or else the wine may be said to be too sharp - having disproportionately high levels of acidity - or too flat - having disproportionately low levels of acidity. |
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What does the finish mean when someone is describing the taste of a wine? |
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The finish is the final phase of the tasting process, it is simply a fancy term for aftertaste. The finish measures how long the flavor of the wine lasts in the mouth. Some even say that the quality of a wine is directly related to the length of the finish. The finish will tell you a lot about a wine. It gives many hints to body, acidity, and lasting flavor impression. |
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How many grapes does it take to make your average bottle of wine? |
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This answer can vary greatly depending on the vineyard and their winemaking process. As a general rule, many estimate that it takes about 1.13kg of grapes to produce one bottle of wine. |
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