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What even is decanting? Why do we do it? How does it work? Which wines should be decanted, and for how long? Why haven’t you clicked the play button yet?! Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1 Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3mDO9Xi

Wikipedia defines Degrees Brix (symbol °Bx) as: the sugar content of an aqueous solution. One degree Brix is 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution and represents the strength of the solution as percentage by weight (% w/w). If the solution contains dissolved solids other than pure sucrose, then the °Bx only approximates

Here’s my DIY greenery garland table runner with step-by-step instructions for making this elegant garland table runner and its colorful, mini flower bouquets. Whether you’re hosting a wedding reception, a romantic dinner party or holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas, your guests will love this natural and simple centerpiece! ____ Visit https://winecountrytable.com/entertain/tablescapes/how-to-make-eucalyptus-greenery-garland-table-runner for full instructions.

Israeli Wine: https://www.winesofisrael.com/ From the cool, mountainous region of Galilee in the north, to the arid desert of Negev Highlands in the south, Israel’s climatic diversity makes it a winemaker’s paradise. #WeAreWinesOfIsrael #DiscoverWinesOfIsrael #ModernMediterraneanWinemaking

Stumped on how to wrap a bottle of wine you’re gifting for the holidays? We’ve got you covered with 3 creative ways to give your gift a personal touch. Introductory offer: Subscribe to Wine Spectator for just $12! https://winesp.ec/2JTLzy1 Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3oFZmbu

Have you ever wondered how extra virgin olive oil is made? Watch our latest educational how-to video that includes every step of the production process — from harvest to olive milling to hand-bottling in Sonoma County, California. ______ For more information on Jordan’s Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil: https://www.jordanwinery.com/culinary/extra-virgin-olive-oil.

Clay vessels called Amphorae are becoming more an more popular in winemaking in place of oak barrels. Winemaker Frank Cornelissen talks about how he started to use amphora at his estate on Etna in Italy and how his approach has evolved. Cornelissen at with Ask a Winemaker in December of 2013. See all of our

Mr Michael Sager-Wilde, owner of East London wine bar Sager + Wilde, provides us with an easy guide to getting the most out of your wine. MR PORTER and Michael Sager-Wilde shows you how to fully appreciate your wine. Learn how to become a world-class oenophile by following this easy beginner’s guide to wine tasting.

Burgundy is one of France’s most prestigious wine regions, producing some of the world’s finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. But Burgundy doesn’t have to be complicated. Senior editor Bruce Sanderson and assistant editor Julie Harans break down the terroir, the grapes, the geography and the classification system. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/3kKt9gG Introductory offer:

In this wine education video, Jordan Winery Viticulturist Brent Young explains why specific hillside vineyard blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon have been changed to Petit Verdot and Malbec through field grafting grapevines. Watch the different methods of grapevine grafting and how field grafting of grapevines at Jordan Winery uses vine cuttings to change grape varieties without

German Winemaker Dr Ernst Loosen provides a quick guide to understanding German wine labels by understanding the logic behind the names of places, grapes and ripeness levels. See all of our videos with Dr. Ernst Loosen: Subscribe to Ask a Winemaker for hundreds more wine videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=askawinemaker Have a question for a winemaker? Post it

In this episode, we are on the WINDIEST side of Sicily! Famous for its expansive salt pans and strong wines, Marsala is rich in tradition and beauty. We admire the 16th-century Infersa windmill and end the day with a sunset aperitivo, trying different Marsala wines while overlooking the glistening salt pans of Northwest Sicily ? ?

Have some leftover wine from your last dinner party? It would be a shame to let it go to waste—and you don’t have to! Learn the best ways to store leftover wine and the most important preservation factors to keep in mind in this quick tutorial. Explore Wine Spectator’s free newsletters: https://winesp.ec/34F23lD Introductory offer: Subscribe

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) and the way it is used at each step of the winemaking process is explained by Fred Scherrer of the Scherrer Winery. In the vineyard, elemental sulfur is used to inhibit the growth of fungus called powdery mildew. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is used to help fermentation complete and preserve freshness and acidity

Our vineyard manager discusses the process of vineyard shoot thinning (suckering) in the spring. The number of grapevine shoots removed is based on the quantity of fruit the viticulture team wants each vine to yield and desired air flow in the vine canopy to combat disease. http://blog.jordanwinery.com/2010/06/suckering-rainy-spring-means-extensive-grapevine-shoot-removal/.

Jancis Robinson, editor of the Oxford Companion to Wine, takes us step by step through how a professional tastes a wine and writes their tasting notes. Using a classic red burgundy, she demonstrates what to look for – covering the colour, clarity, aroma and taste of the wine. http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198705383.do Jancis Robinson OBE and Master of

The star of blockbuster movies, including Jurassic Park and The Hunt for Red October, actor Sam Neill is gaining recognition for his role as winery owner and Pinot lover. Meet Sam as he describes his winery, Two Paddocks, located in New Zealand.

Looking for a few, quick tricks for your next floral arrangement? Tune in as Nitsa Knoll, Director of Hospitality at Jordan Winery, provides six easy tips. For more home entertaining videos and blogs, visit: https://winecountrytable.com/entertain.

Fred Scherrer explains how Sulfur is burned inside wine barrels to produce Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) to preserve empty wine barrels and avoid spoilage. Have a winemaking question? Post it in the comments and we will try to answer it for you. Watch all of our videos on the role of Sulfur in wine including interviews

We went to the 1st International Wine Meeting and Tasting to ask some wine critics what they think about Portuguese Wines (subtitles in Portuguese). Aproveitamos o 1º Encontro e Prova Internacional de Vinho para perguntar a jornalistas e críticos o que pensam dos vinhos portugueses (legendas em português).