Terroir, minerality and other misunderstandings
There is probably hardly a term that is more frequently misunderstood in wine language than "terroir". Only one other contender comes to mind, and that is "minerality". But more on [...]
Farewell to Château Angélus
Will the departure of Château Angélus from the Saint-Émilion classification system have an impact on wine sales? The classification system in Bordeaux has been in place since 1855 when Napoleon [...]
What is happening in Chemical and physical processes during wine storage
Wine storage is a complex subject: Why do many wines improve when the bottles lie in a cool, dark cellar for years? Why is temperature important in wine storage? What [...]
Wine cork defects
Cork defects are for the garbage can. Have I already mentioned that? Annoyed by some bottles spoiled by cork faults (TCA), I wrote the other day that there are no [...]
Why professional wine storage makes sense
25° in the shade is usually the ideal average for us humans, at which we feel comfortable. But if you leave your wine to these temperatures, it will have very [...]