Wine 101: Acid test for wine
Drink Up! Wine is comprised of four major components: tannins, residual sugar (dryness/sweetness), alcohol, and acidity. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed tannins. This week, I will discuss acidity. There is much confusion among wine consumers as to the source of...
Cheers to the women of wine!
Drink Up! March is Women’s History Month, when we recognize the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of business and society. International Women’s Day, an annual celebration on March 8, dates back to 1911 in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and...Welcome to the “Grape Unknown”
Drink Up! By David Setley Introducing customers to new wines — either new to the store, or new to them — is one of the best aspects of my job. A few days ago, a gentleman asked for recommendations on any lesser-known wines that I thought he would enjoy. For this...
From grape to glass: The role of tannins
Drink Up! “Tannins” is a wine term I am frequently asked to explain to folks who come into the store or to our wine tasting events. I’ve found that even wine enthusiasts who have enjoyed wine for many years find the term to be confusing. So, let’s take a deeper dive...
