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An Introduction To Wine (Part 6): “The Earth’s Erogenous Zones”

by Randy Elrod on 11. Mar, 2010 in Creating Culture, My Writings

As we have seen in the previous five posts, great wines don’t come from just anywhere. The earth has her own erogenous zones.
There are a few places of harmonic convergence where every facet of the vineyard and every nuance of the grape fit together perfectly. In those rare places, both grapes and ground transform into [...]

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An Introduction To Wine (Part 5): “Where It All Begins”

by Randy Elrod on 10. Mar, 2010 in Creating Culture, My Writings

The third aspect where wine begins (the grape) is:
3. Tannin – is perhaps the most intellectually intriguing aspect of wine, especially red wine. It can significantly add to a wine’s greatness. To best understand the concept of tannin, think about the bitter, astringent (sour), taste of tea brewed too long. That same harshness can occur [...]

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An Introduction To Wine (Part 3): What To Look For?

by Randy Elrod on 08. Mar, 2010 in Creating Culture, My Writings

Wine has five qualities:
1. Distinct Varietal Character
In other words – “The more Granny Smith-ish the Granny Smith apple is, the more it can be savored and appreciated.” The same is true for grape varieties. Each variety of grape presents itself in a different way.
You either love Bleu Cheese or you hate it, but should every [...]

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