Influencing factors include sunshine, temperature, rainfall, humidity, latitude and altitude, aspect, slope and soil fertility.
Unfiltered white wines may appear cloudy, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s worse than a clear wine.
Some boutique wine shops may publish a trustworthy critique, but most liquor retailer reviews should be taken with a grain of salt.
Not to be confused with cask wine, there appears to be a trend to package higher-quality wines in pouches.
These people are probably not real friends of the vine. Those who truly appreciate wine know when it’s good and they let their enthusiasm show.
Dilution, distilling under a vacuum and reverse osmosis are common de-alcoholisation methods.
Wine writers shouldn’t really have favourites, but okay, I’ll lay my cards on the table.
Don’t tip it out – or drink it holding your nose. Saving the wine shows you’re sincere and didn’t just drink it regardless.