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A Changing World
The word alcohol comes from the Arabic al-kuhl , a word used to name a powder used to paint eyelids kohl , a term that in those times was...
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What is a good wine?
Many people ask me: "What's your favorite wine?" My answer: I don't really have one. I love all kinds of wine and each one has its own special moment. It's almost...
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Blog XIV - Confusing Terms II - Minerality
Wine minerality. Strong https://news.wine.co.za Confusing Terms II - Minerality If you look up the definition of minerality in any dictionary, you won't find it. There's mineral, but you cannot find...
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The Root of the Roots
The word "root" has an important meaning in any language. It may mean the root of a plant, or that we are talking about the place where we're from. The roots of our...
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What's Up With Old Vineyards and Old Wines?
“We plant the vineyards for our children and olive trees for our grandchildren,” the saying goes. Planting a vineyard and having a winery is not an easy task. It is...
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Ribeira Sacra
Even the Roman gods knew how special this place called Ribera Sacra is. According to legend, the god Jupiter fell so much in love with Galicia for its beauty that...
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Acidity and pH
Acidity is the backbone of wine, it is a crucial element that contributes to its structure and balance. Acidity provides a refreshing character, it cleanses the palate, and complements food...
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Ribera del Duero
Two hours north of Madrid lies the Ribera del Duero Denomination of Origin - one of Spain's most iconic. Located in the Iberian Central Plateau, at about 750-850 meters above...
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Confusing Terms
Any business usually has its jargon and wine is no different. My goal is to demystify this terminology and demystify wine itself for you. Fortunately, there is a lot...
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