Tag Archives: Sediment

Wine Myths…Busted: Sediment in Wine is a Indicator of Quality, Age, Country of Origin etc.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Kris

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A Guide to Wine Faults – Sediment

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Kris

Sediment That gritty-stuff resting at the bottom of some wine bottles shouldn’t really be viewed as a true wine fault. Let’s go back to science class for a minute: Sediment comes about when naturally occurring tannins in a wine polymerize … Continue reading →

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What Are Tannins?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Kris

Tannins; the same natural chemical found in tree bark, wood, tea, and used in the tanning process on animal hides therefore turning them into leather, is the same as what’s in your glass of Cabernet.  Tannic acid reacts with proteins … Continue reading →

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Short Answers to the 5 Most Commonly Asked Wine Questions

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Kris

Should this wine be decanted? Yes, it probably should. I’m a big advocate for decanting / aerating, I try and do it as much as possible in my home; but then again I use a Soiree (saves washing-out a full … Continue reading →

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