Terminology around wine can sometimes seem complicated, and one word that oftentimes gets used to describe a bottle is the term "dry." When a wine is described as dry, it doesn't have anything to ...

Malolactic fermentation is a naturally occurring process in wine. It helps to tame astringency in red wines and can offer ...

So, what makes a wine Minnesotan? The key number is 51. The Farm Winery Act passed in 1980. To secure a farm winery license, the law requires Minnesota wineries to have 51% of their annual ...

Several major wine-producing countries have a private association of top producers. France doesn’t bother because it has a long history of official classifications of them, in Bordeaux at least.

We explain what makes a good decanter and give decanting tips, plus advice for cleaning whatever glass container you use.

Whether it's to accompany a delightful meal or to wind down after a stressful day many enjoy drinking a glass of wine. However, beyond the delightful taste of our favorite fermented fruit, what are ...

Lots of Costco members have a rosy - or should we say rosé? - view of their warehouse's wine selection. That's especially true among followers of the Costco Wine Blog. This blog features detailed ...