White Zinfandel, often abbreviated as White Zin, is an off-dry to sweet, pink-colored rosé wine. White Zinfandel is made from the Zinfandel wine grape, which would otherwise produce a bold and spicy red wine. As such, it is not a grape variety but a method...
In whole berry fermentation, rather than crushing grapes prior to fermentation, the entire cluster is put into the fermenting tanks. The result is wines showing particularly intense berry flavors. This is also known as the "ancient method."
The Willamette Valley, Oregon's coolest winegrowing region, is the source for most of Oregon's wine grapes. The Willamette Valley is by far western Oregon's largest winegrowing region in size, vineyard acreage, and number of wineries. In January 1984,...
The term applied to the naturally fermented juice of the grape. True wine produced from grapes can be divided into three categories: Still wines - standard table wines (red, white, rosé) Sparkling wines - Champagne, Spumante, etc. Fortified wines - Sherry,...
An appellation is a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown. Restrictions other than geographical boundaries, such as what grapes may be grown, maximum grape yields, alcohol level, and other quality factors, may also...
The ideal wine cellar need not be found in a cave or hidden deep below your house or apartment. What you need is a space that is roomy, dry, and airy. It should be away from the light, vibration free, and be able to maintain a fairly constant 55-57 degrees...
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