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How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine
Measuring a wine’s pH provides clues to acidity and character, but it doesn’t tell you everything When presenting wines, winemakers will often mention their pH as an indication of character, to point out whether a particular cuvée is energetic and fresh or more smooth and ripe. But what does the pH number mean, exactly, and how can it be used to better understand wine? Acidity’s importance to wine cannot be understated, as it contributes freshness, acts as a preserving agent, and helps, notably, with microbial stability. Potential of hydrogen (pH) is one… Read More
How Sulfites Affect a Wine’s Chemistry
Wine professionals discuss sulfur’s impact on everything from oxidation to aromatic compounds and texture. The emergence of natural wine and the strong viewpoints that sometimes come with it—or against it—have generated endless arguments about sulfite additions and their effects on wine. Chemistry may be more useful than ideology for resolving those disputes, and on that front, scientific research is increasingly showing that sulfites have a very wide set of effects on wine’s aromas, mouthfeel, structure, and development in both the cellar and the bottle. Traditionally, sulfur dioxide (also known as SO2 or… Read More
The Four-Day Road Trip to Take Through France’s Alsace This Autumn
Finding beauty, wine, and absolutely no beasts along the Rhine. Filled with towns that feel pulled straight from Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast, Alsace and its old-world allure draws travelers back again and again. But the history of the the wine-rich region on the west bank of the Rhine River is far from a fairytale: the territory was fought over in bloody battles by the French and Germans for more than 300 years. It’s only been part of France since 1945, and the borderland’s dual heritage explains the whimsical blend… Read More
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Beverly Hills is a vibrant world-class wine and food destination. We offer social and educational wine events to elevate, celebrate and champion the Beverly Hills California wine community.
Spago in Summer – Beverly Hills August 29th, 2019
We invite you to indulge in an intimate member only dinner at the legendary Spago by Wolfgang Puck. This exclusive social gathering is limited to the first six wine lovers who RSVP and pre-pay the $100 minimum food and beverage deposit. (Proceeds will apply to your individual check.) We’ll be providing a welcome glass of sparkling wine! For those of you unfamiliar with Spago and its menu we direct you to their website. https://wolfgangpuck.com/dining/spago-2/ A modest example for this dinner: A 3-course meal with two glasses of wine will cost approximately $150-200… Read More
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