How Do You Read a Wine Label? – Harvest Wine Shop
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Whether you're facing an intricate Old World label or a sleek New World design, understanding wine labels is key to enjoying and appreciating wine. With practice, you'll be able to decode even the most complex labels and choose wines that suit your taste preferences.
You Can Buy Better Wine if You Know What to Look for on the Bottle Label
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Learn about what to look for on a wine bottle to buy better wine. Paying attention to vintage, grape varietal, regulatory designation, and geographic region can help you shop for wine more ...
How to Make Chardonnay for the Ages | Wine Enthusiast
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Based in Sonoma Valley, the wine label established over 40 years ago, is famous for its Chardonnay production. So listen on as Cara explains why she switched her pre med major to study viticulture and enology the …
Late Harvest Wines and Why They're Awesome - Wine Folly
WEBLate harvest grapes (typically picked 1-2 months after the regular harvest time) are used to make a wine that contains both higher residual sugar and higher potential alcohol than standard table wines. Technically, any wine grape can be harvested late (Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Gris, etc.), but you’ll tend to see certain grapes chosen over ...
Wine labels start at harvest - Wine Compliance Alliance
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Wine labels start at harvest. The grape harvest of 2024 is getting underway in California. But before grapes roll into wineries and are weighed and documented, wineries need to be thinking down the road to the labels that …
Anatomy of a Wine Label - TTB
WEBSep 26, 2019 · Wines must be labeled with the class and/or type of wine (such as "red wine" or "Sparkling Chardonnay"), in accordance with an established standard of identity. Wines that do not fit into one of the standards of identity are referred to as a "wine specialty" and different labeling rules apply.
How to Read a Wine Label
WEBJul 1, 2019 · A wine may be labeled by a grape or variety name such as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, or it may be given a generic name such as Red Wine. Wines using variety names must derive at least 75% of their volume from the grape designated, and the variety name must appear on the label with an appellation of …
Harvest and Winemaking Glossary - Wine Spectator
WEBAdds complexity to whites such as Chardonnay and softens reds such as Cabernet and Merlot. MUST: The unfermented juice of grapes extracted by crushing or pressing; grape juice in the cask or vat before it is converted into wine. PRESS WINE : The juice extracted under pressure after pressing for white wines and after fermentation for reds. Press ...
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Wine Labeling | TTB: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Wine Labeling. Wine, which includes cider and mead, must be properly labeled before it can be sold in the U.S. marketplace. This guidance will help you understand TTB’s requirements for wine labels.