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Russian River Valley Vineyard at Martin Ray Winery

Why the Best Winemakers Think Like Farmers

Three days at the Russian River Valley Pinot Forum changed how I think about winemaking. For years, I'd pictured a ...
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Using Milk as an analogy to explain the Body in Wine

What Does “Body” Mean in Wine?

What Is Wine Body? (And What It Really Means) “Body” is one of those wine terms that gets used all ...
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What Does Alcohol Percentage in Wine Actually Mean?

When I pick up a bottle, one of the first things I look at is the alcohol percentage. Not in ...
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Sweetness in Wine post

Why Some Wines Taste Sweet (Even When They’re “Dry”)

Why Some Wines Taste Sweet (Even When They’re “Dry”) If you’ve ever picked up a bottle of wine and wondered, ...
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In this article we'll take a look at what tannins are, where they come from and how much is too much (or not enough) for your taste buds!

What is Tannin in Wine?

If you’ve ever taken a sip of red wine and felt your mouth dry out or pucker, you’ve experienced tannin ...
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Glass of chilled white wine with fresh lemon slices on a wooden table in a vineyard, illustrating acidity in wine

What Acidity in Wine Actually Feels Like (and How to Recognize It)

Acidity is one of the most common terms in wine, and also one of the least explained in a practical ...
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