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Prosecco can be still (tranquillo)? It can!

The more you know…

Typically, the pH level of a wine ranges from 3 to 4. 🔬⚗️⁠

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Dry January? The Pathfinder n/a spirit is an excellent alternative to traditional spirits. Good on its own or in a mixed drink or cocktail. Your Private Wineaux enjoys it in iced tea!

Teetotaling? The Cruse n/a sparkling wine is a perfect starter and accompaniment to the hlodays. A rarity in the category, this will even satisfy your imbibing friends!

https://delectable.com/wine/cruse/dealcoholized-wine-premium-sparkling-white-blend/NV

The chem behind apple cider!

Today (18 Nov) is Apple Cider Day, so here's a look at the chemistry behind the acidity, astringency and sweetness of various ciders: https://wp.me/s4aPLT-cider

“While a Longwood Gardens official didn’t say specifically what plans the business has for the property, it won’t continue as a winery, an official told the Philadelphia Business Journal.”

Eastern Pa. winery listed for $3.4 million repurchased by popular botanical garden Galen Estate Winery has been on the market since January. Neither the purchaser nor previous owners would reveal the selling price, and the specific plans for the property were not disclosed, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The chemistry of Port! Enjoy!

It's , so here's an updated summary of what makes different types of port wines different and the chemistry behind their colours, flavours and aromas: https://wp.me/p4aPLT-7RW

Not good news! Harbinger of a weak red vintage in Bordeaux and le Sud-Ouest!

Bordeaux’s Cabernet and Merlot Grapes Are Being Ravaged by a Rare Mildew Some vineyards won’t be able to harvest anything this year, as a white fungus spreads through the region.

This looks like it should taste pretty good.

Recipe: The Queen's cocktail Raise a glass to the Queen by mixing her favorite, gin & Dubonnet.

Indications of origin aren’t just important for wine.

European Court Rules That ‘Glen’ Can Only Be Used for Scotch Whisky A German distillery has been banned from using the term “Glen” in the name of its single-malt whisky, according to a German Regional Court.

“But bottles aren't the only item in short supply… Paper items like labels and bags, as well as bottles and corks, often remain in limbo on the water for weeks, caught in the massive container ship traffic jams at American ports that are only expected to worsen.”

A shortage of glass bottles means wine is sitting in barrels for longer, leading it to taste 'like a sawmill' Worldwide shortages of glass, corks, and labels and a shipping crisis have winemakers scrambling to find ways to bottle and ship wine.

Yeah, good luck with that.

Brewery sues NC ABC Commission after beer label deemed 'inappropriate' :: Out and About at WRAL.com The artwork on the label contains the silhouette of a naked cartoon man standing next to a campfire. It was created by artist Ralph Steadman, who frequently collaborated with "gonzo" journalism founder Hunter S. Thompson.

“For production spared by this succession of events — at least for regions outside the periphery of the Mediterranean — the grapes are of good size…”

Loire Valley, here we come!

French Wine Production to Plunge as Much as 30% This Year France’s wine production is expected to tumble to historic lows this year, after a spring frost blasted through the country and wet weather this summer caused disease in some grapes.

“Instead of sulfites… the culprit is more likely to be a group of compounds called biogenic amines (BA).”

However, your Private Wineaux always advises talking with your healthcare provider instead of making assumptions from labeling and articles. He or she can give you safe tests to determine sulfite or BA sensitivity.

What’s Causing Your Wine Headache? It Might Not Be Sulfites

First Bordeaux, now Burgundy considers alternatives to their storied Pinot Noir and Chardonnay!

Burgundy Eyes Alternative Varieties | Wine-Searcher News & Features We round up all the news you might have missed this week and find big news out of Burgundy. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

“There's no legal or agreed-upon definition of wines in [the ‘Better For You’] category, but they’re generally lower in alcohol, sugar and calories and and stress sustainability and/or transparency in ingredient labeling.

What defines these wines as BFY is their marketing. They’re not dramatically different from many wines. Most table wines are between 11 to 14 percent alcohol and have 120 to 130 calories per glass, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And, while many BFY brands proudly state they have no added sugar, it's actually illegal to add sugar into table wines in some winegrowing regions, including California.”

Personally, Your Private Wineaux will cut calories in other ways if need be.

How Good Are ‘Better for You’ Wines? The emerging category of wines is marketed as a healthier option; we subjected them to blind tasting

As I tell my clients all of the time, your “taste library” is yours and yours alone. Also, you do like “sweet” so get over yourself and admit it.

Science Makes a Mockery of Tasting Notes | Wine-Searcher News & Features Your wine tasting notes are probably wrong – for other people, at least. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

“Rapa Nui has a subtropical climate, volcanic soils and is strongly influenced by the cold Humboldt current…”

Vineyard planted on Easter Island - Decanter A new wine frontier is being explored in Chile, thanks to planting a 2ha vineyard on Easter Island and the discover of vines in the Rano Kau Volcano