If you have ever had trouble keeping certain public figures straight — actors, writers, movie directors — perhaps you have had the same confounding experiences with some wine words. Have you ever ...

Learn about the "bones" of wine. Tannin is a compound in wine that's naturally occurring in the seeds, stems, and skins of grapes (it's also found in bark, wood, and leaves.) The term tannin came from ...

We had explain the most tricky wine definitions. Acidity It refers to the tartness of a lively white, not a bit-into-a-lemon pucker. Balance Think warrior pose, not checking accounts. When no single ...

“Vigneron” “vintner” “négociant” are wine terms. What are their exact meanings? This being wine, they don’t really have exact meanings. Here is an overview. A “vigneron” generally refers to a person ...

Acidic content: Sparklers usually contain higher acidities than white still wines, which themselves usually contain higher acid levels than red still wines. Acidity gives fine sparkling wines its ...

Wine — just like every sport, art form, hobby or leisure pursuit — has a language all its own. And while someone just learning to cook would likely realize that the intimidating task of understanding ...

“Jammy” is two-edged wine term. On the one hand, high praise when wine comes from expertly managed vineyards and adroit winemakers. On the other hand, when referencing factory wine, it is unsubtle ...

Wine can be vexing to describe. “How do you taste all those flavors in a wine?” is a question readers often ask me. My usual advice is to pay attention, not just to what’s in your glass, but also to ...

If you have ever had trouble keeping certain public figures straight — actors, writers, movie directors — perhaps you have had the same confounding experiences with some wine words. Have you ever ...

Wine words can be confusing. Example: What's the difference between pinot grigio and pinot gris? Credit: E. Jason Wambsgans Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each day ...