Tag Archives: Sulfites
Understanding Californian Wine Labels.
August 2, 2012I’m not breaking new ground when I say that wine labels are so bloody difficult to make sense of! The good news is that Californian wine labels are, for the most part, much easier to wrap your head around than … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged California, California wine labels, Meritage, Meritage pronunciation, Old Vine, Old Vines, reserve, sulfite headache, Sulfites, Sulfites in wine | Leave a comment //Is it Necessary for Wineries to Give Full Disclosure on their Labels?
April 22, 2012Winemaking has come to be romanticized as simply grapes, barrels, and time. But, not surprisingly, there’s a little-more to it than that! There’s chemistry, microbiology, additives, smoothing out the rough edges, tweaking flavors, clarifying, deepening the color, and doing everything … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged natural wine, Preservatives, Sulfites, tartrates, tartrates in wine, wine labels | Leave a comment //Last Week In Wine….Because I Didn’t Get Chance To Post Yesterday…
August 15, 2011Car that Runs on Wine and Cheese Showcased at Eco-Rally Wine, cheese, chocolate and human sewage are just a few of the eccentric alternative fuels showcased at the Eco-Rally. The specialized Lotus Exige (pictured) is capable of running … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged AC/DC wine, Korbel, Landmark Vineyards, Sulfites, Vegan wine, Vegetarian wine, Warburn Estate | Leave a comment //This Week In Wine – 5/7/11
May 7, 2011Warning: This wine may contain fish bladders Wine lovers could be in for a bizarre shopping experience when a controversial federal law comes into effect in summer 2012. Get ready for label warnings declaring that your favorite beverage … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged England, Germany, Rioja, Spain, Sulfites | Leave a comment //Short Answers to the 5 Most Commonly Asked Wine Questions
April 5, 2011Should 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
Posted in Facts | Tagged Cellaring, Decanting, Headaches, Health, Sediment, Serving Temperatures, Sulfites, Wine Cellar | Leave a comment //Sulfites – The Source Behind the Red Wine Headache?
January 8, 2011Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which are naturally occurring in grapes which nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found in onions, garlic, and many other plants. Sulfites have been known to cause severe allergic reactions … Continue reading
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