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Learn everything you need to know about Syrah in less than 5 minutes by reading this great guide from Brian Freedman. #wine #winelover https://lnkd.in/gYn5hq9d

Just a quick reminder that we are going to start shortly! If you would like to learn more about Barbera and Blaufrankisch (or Kekfrankos) and see some recommendations, tune in here: https://lnkd.in/dYKSNT9h

Petite Sirah and Syrah have very similar sounding names, so are they the same? Nope - they’re completely different grapes! You might be familar with Syrah from the northern Rhone (think St. Joseph, Côte Rôtie and Cornas) and you’ve definitely had Syrah from down under, where they call it Shiraz. But what is a Petite Sirah wine like and where can you get one? Everything you need to know is in this article: https://lnkd.in/e9G5K7Jc

February 16th II International Syrah Day Any day is a great day to celebrate wine, but February 16th is to celebrate Syrah. Syrah is one of the darkest red grape varieties, and as in any grape will taste different depending on where the grape was grown. Syrah is made from a noble black grape variety. As this grape ages it gains complexity, subtlety and elegance. So if you find a Syrah produced from one of these wine growing regions, make sure you grab them up. ** Northern Rhone region, France ** Barossa Valley, Australia ** California.

Ready to learn about a rare Sardinia variety? Nasco is mainly grown in Cagliari because this variety loves the sunny, chalky zones in the south. Vineyards are mainly cultivated using the albarello Sardo vine training method (i.e. bush trained). You'll typically find these wines bottled under the Nasco di Cagliari DOC, which includes: ✨Dry wine – requires a minimum of 14% alcohol ✨Dry, fortified (liquoroso) wine – requires a minimum of 17.5% alcohol ✨Fortified Reserve - A minimum 2-year aging period Nasco is an elegant wine with a dense, luscious texture that typically shows as a deep straw to warm topaz color in the glass. Expect low to medium acidity and high intensity aromatics of mature fruit, honey, dates, yellow flowers, and potentially tropical fruits. This variety has a trademark undertone of muskiness on the nose and on the finish, but not overwhelmingly so. Would you like to try this Sardinian wine? Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3I78CAz #whitewine #whitewines #italianwines #italianwine #rarewine #winetasting #rarewines

🍇🍷 "Trace through centuries of wine history and almost every trail will lead back to Armenia," writes Kate Dingwall in her latest article for @Wine Enthusiast. 📌 Read the full article and dive into the rich tapestry of Armenian wine exploring 9 grape varieties to help you understand Armenian wine, offering a fascinating journey through the heart of this ancient wine culture! https://lnkd.in/eJzkTnmv

This is the grape variety you probably know. Not only grapes but also raisins. They can be used for #wine too! Check my video on the HISTORY OF RAISINS to learn more. 📚 PRINTABLE 📚 https://lnkd.in/gPhvGy-M #foodhistory #foodfacts #historyfacts #raisins #grapevine

#wineforbeginners 🍇 What's so noble about rot? Noble rot, also known as botrytis cinerea, is a beneficial fungus that affects grapes during certain weather conditions, particularly in humid environments. It's crucial in producing some of the world's most prized sweet wines, like Sauternes from Bordeaux, France, or Tokaji from Hungary. When the weather conditions are just right—usually a combination of humidity and warmth—the fungus penetrates the grape's skin, causing the water inside the grape to evaporate while leaving behind sugars and other compounds. This process concentrates the grape's flavors and sugars, producing intensely sweet and flavorful grapes. Winemakers carefully monitor the development of noble rot, as it can quickly turn into undesirable grey rot if conditions become too wet. The grapes affected by noble rot are typically handpicked, as the affected berries become golden or even raisin-like in appearance. These grapes are then used to make lusciously sweet wines with complex flavors ranging from honey and apricot to botanic notes, depending on the grape variety and terroir. 🥂 Cheers to the fungus!

Today is National Wine 🍷 Day (US) Vines where being cultivated in the Middle East by 4000 BCE and probably earlier. Egyptian records dating from 2500 BCE refer to the use of grapes for wine making, and numerous biblical references to wine indicate the early origin and significance of the industry in the Middle East. The Greeks carried on an active wine trade and planted grapes in their colonies from the Black Sea to Spain. The Romans carried grape growing into the valleys of the Rhine and Moselle (which became the great wine regions of Germany and Alsace), the Danube (of Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, and Austria), and the Rhône, Saône, Garonne, Loire, and Marne (which define the great French regions of Rhône, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, and Champagne, respectively). The role of wine in the Christian mass helped maintain the industry after the fall of the Roman Empire, and monastic orders preserved and developed many of the highly regarded wine-producing areas in Europe. Following the voyages of Columbus, grape culture and wine making were transported from the Old World to the New. Spanish. New Mexico becomes the first region in America to begin producing wine But what is the chemistry ⚗️ of red wine 🍷 #wineindustry #winetasting #wine #science #scienceandtechnology #foodscienceandtechnology #foodscience #fridayvibes #friday #chemistry #infographic via Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics

🎉 Celebrate International Grenache Day, 20th September 2024! 🎉 🌍 Originally from the Aragon region in Spain, the Grenache grape (also known as Garnacha or Garnatxa) is now cultivated worldwide, including in Sardinia, Southern France, California, and even Australia. Today, around 200,000 hectares of Grenache are cultivated globally, with half of them in France. Grenache vines are vigorous, drought-resistant, and thrive in warm, dry environments—traits that are particularly valuable as our global climate changes. 🍇 Varieties: • Red Grenache: One of the most widely planted red grapes, producing wines with aromas of stewed strawberry, black cherry, and grilled plum, along with notes of leather, tobacco, and dry fig. • White Grenache: Produces very aromatic wines with citrus and floral flavors, hints of green plum, pear, and lemon zest. • Grenache Gris: A rare mutation, often blended with white Grenache, adding apricot and stonefruit aromas and structure. 🍷 Wine Characteristics: Grenache wines typically have high alcohol content and are very versatile, often blended with other varieties. Pure Grenache wines are rare. #Grenachista? 🍷 #InternationalGrenacheDay #Wine #Oenology #Grenache #WineLovers