Tag Archives: tannin

Pignolo Power

Posted on December 8, 2016 by joyofwine

There are some powerful grapes in the world: by that I mean tannins that are full and bold and can sometimes have a tendency to rip your face off. Nebbiolo, Sagrantino, Touriga Nacional, just to name a few. And then … Continue reading →

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Choosing the BEST Port!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by joyofwine

Port can be confusing….there’s Ruby, Tawny, Vintage, Late-Bottle Vintage (LBV), Colheita, Single Quinta, White; all these terms mean something, but do you know what? Let me try to sort it out for you, and with your next trip to the … Continue reading →

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To drink wine…or not to drink wine…..THAT is the question.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by joyofwine

Could wine ACTUALLY be good for me?  Some studies say, yes…it is.  In moderation of course.  This is not an excuse to get ripped on wine every time and say that it’s good for me.  Quite the contrary.  It’s no … Continue reading →

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