Wine is made when the natural sugars in grapes are converted, through a primary fermentation, to alcohol and carbon dioxide. But there is another fermentation, unknown to many wine drinkers but vital ...

Recently, a friend asked me to help her find a wine similar to one she drinks at her favorite restaurant. As always, I start by asking, "tell me what you like about the wine." She began by saying it ...

Next time you sip on a buttery Chardonnay, thank malolactic fermentation. As unglamorous as it sounds, this is an important, months-long component for many winemakers. A type of fermentation that can ...

Chardonnay comes in a remarkable range of styles, although most wine lovers -- at least those who enjoy the California version -- are familiar with it at or near the wine's headiest incarnation. The ...

Recently, a friend asked me to help her find a wine similar to one she drinks at her favorite restaurant. As always, I start by asking, "tell me what you like about the wine." She began by saying it ...