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Anne Arnold Articles
Rediscover Riesling – The Versatile White Grape
Riesling is a very underrated wine. It has such versatility and range of styles, yet we forget...
what is terroir?
Terroir is a term I use frequently in my wine tastings and classes, and I often am asked exactly...
Ever Wonder where champagne gets its bubbles?
Who does not love seeing a glass of Champagne poured, the bubbles fizzing and a foamy head of...
Oak and Wine Explained
We often hear wines, especially Chardonnays from California, referred to as “oaky”, and in my...
What is cava?
When I am holding tasting events where we serve Cava, I like to call it "Champagne's cute little...
Women and Wine: an interview with cruology vines
One of our goals at From the Vine to Wine is to highlight women in the wine world, and I am so...
Wine has legs and tears?!?!?
Have you ever swirled a glass of red wine and seen clear streaks on the side of your glass? Or...
What are tannins?
When tasting red wine, you may have heard people speak about tannins and describing them as harsh,...
Champagne’s Harvest Begins
This has been an extremely difficult year for Champagne - spring frosts and mildew from a rainy...
why spain is on my wine bucket list
Spain is a fascinating country, and produces some excellent, and very special, wines. I am...