Wine aficionados often describe tannins in wine, but what are they? Tannins are a group of astringent and bitter compounds called polyphenols found naturally in wood, leaves, bark, nuts, and some fruits, including grapes. Tannins provide structure, texture, and...
Hosting a wine tasting at your home? Or serving several different bottles of wine for a meal or event? Maybe visiting a winery for a wine tasting? One of the more essential aspects to a wine tasting is the order in which you taste the different wine varietals. It is...
What is written on a wine label, how is it helpful to you and how do you decipher this confusing information? Wine labels contain helpful information that can allow for a better understanding of a wine’s quality, value, and characteristics, enabling us to make better...
Can I drink wine on a Low-Carb, Paleo, or Keto diet? Let’s talk about which wine varietal is best to drink while on a Low-Carb, Paleo, or Keto diet. Strictly speaking, if you are on a Keto, Paleo, or Low-Carb diet it might be better to avoid wine altogether. However,...