A grape in the glass is worth two on the vine. Dry yet sweet whites complement fish, chicken and pork dishes. During racking, a wine is moved to a new barrel and separated from sediment in the old one. Grapes crushed and ready for fermentation are called <i>must</i>.
Grapes crushed and ready for fermentation are called <i>must</i>. Shiraz, Syrah, what's the difference? There is none. Trichloroanisole in the cork can impart musty, mouldy overtones. Such a wine is called "corked."
A lingering finish indicates a luscious vintage! Loamy soils, which are usually preferred for growing most plants, actually produce rather flavorless wines. Viticulture is the cultivation, science and study of grapes. Whence comes Zinfandel? Scientists say it is related to grapes from Croatia and Italy.