The Knowledge
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, by Alastair C Tannin in wine: A quick guide to one of our favourite topics
Tannins are natural compounds present in grape skins, seeds, and stems, bestowing a kaleidoscope of bitter and astringent flavours and a textured complexity to wines....
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, by Alastair C Understanding sustainable wine: Organic, biodynamic and natural methods
All these wine production methods can be a bit confusing at times, so here’s a quick breakdown of the key points: What are sustainable wines?...
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, by Alastair C Sulphites in wine: What are they and why are they used?
What are sulphites, and where do they come from? From a chemistry perspective, sulphites are chemical compounds containing the sulphite ion, commonly found in the...
