Wine Wisdom in. Few Short Paragraphs

The following  first appeared in 2021.  The principles are still valid   One +of my first wine buddies characterized the pleasures of wine appreciation as a pursuit.    There are different levels in that quest, and for many it ceases at “It tastes good!”    Today’s article encourages you to go a few steps further to find out why.    Learn the grape.  The most important determinant of the way a wine looks, smells, tastes and feels is the underlying grape from which it is made.    Each has its own level and style of aroma, acidity, tannins, dryness, and body.  Check out Winefolly.com for those details.   Acidity . This is the “nervous system” of wine. Think citrus.  Wines with too little acidity are flat, dull, or flabby; those with too much are lean, angular or tart; those that are balanced are “crisp,” giving the wine vitality and a succulent mouthfeel, plus a palate cleansing finish while dining.    A

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