The term 'dry wine’ points to bottles that offer no residual sugar or perceptible sweetness—but it's more complicated than you'd think.
Barbera D’Alba is an Italian red wine that has high levels of acidity. It is generally light to medium bodied, though its worth noting that its body tends to vary based on the region that it is produced in. This wine has a great mouthfeel to it; its texture is silky and smooth, wh...
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The piled tea transforms in a manner similar to Shu Puer. Once done fermenting, the leaves are packed into cedar barrels, reminiscent of vats used in wine production. The reserved juice from the first pressing is added and the leaves are stored in their juices for about two weeks with...
1-2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (the original recipe uses sherry vinegar; we prefer champagne; red wine vinegar is too strong) 1-2 sprig fresh tarragon, minced 1/8-1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves (a nicely-sized ripped off bunch) *the measurements vary depending on how much dressing you ...
Both elegant and powerful in its style, this wine impresses. Zinfandel: A fruit forward, medium- to full-bodied wine with jammy and bramble fruit flavors, along with hints of peppercorn, spice, and sweet oak flavors. Some “old” vines (often referred to as “gnarly vines”) still remain...
. A diverse range of native varieties are grown, butinternational grapes, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, are also planted in the Aegean Coast’s vineyards.“Western Turkey,” says Lai, “is great for international wines that are rich in fruit character without being overly jammy....
Can it be used to make drinks, or turned into wine? The silver lining I guess is that I probably could never have used up all that jam anyway. I think I’ll make a tiny batch of jam the *right way* this time, but I hate to think of this berry syrup becoming compost. Reply ...
In this Korean inspired twist on hard boiled eggs, the eggs are first soft boiled to jammy perfection, then marinaded off the heat in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and rice wine vinegar. I always add a couple of dried chiles and shiitake mushrooms for more flavor, but it’s ...
aElegant and well-structured, the nose is further enhanced by notes of incense and jammy fruit. The attack and the roundness on the palate are prolonged by richly flavoured tannins. The wine is full in the mouth, creamy and powerful. Elegant and well-structured, the nose is further enhanced...