Named for the process of tanning leather hides, tannins are one of hundreds of chemical compounds known as phenols that are found in wine (and chocolate and tea). They affect the flavor ...

So choose the type of wine depending on the flavor you want in the dish you're making. 3. Tannins and acid "Acid" is a term used to describe both red and white wines, and it refers to the sharp ...

With more than 40 wineries and a station devoted exclusively to rosés, as well as a Library bar, it was a surfeit of riches ...

Skin-contact and orange wine are frequently lumped together. But are they the same thing? Though all orange wines are made ...

Tannins are an important component of a wine's structure and texture, and act as a natural preservative that help wine age and develop. Sign Up for Free Email Newsletters Sign up for Wine Spectator’s ...

Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

Tannins are an important component of a wine's structure and texture, and act as a natural preservative that help wine age and develop. Sign Up for Free Email Newsletters Sign up for Wine Spectator’s ...

Courtesy of Getty Images According to Chris Clark, beverage director at Oiji Mi and Bōm, whole cluster inclusion can affect a wine’s taste and structure. It can lighten up tannins and add a slight ...