Where Wine's Smells Come From
How to trace a wine's aromas to the grape, the winery or age, then judge its quality and write a four-part tasting note. Ricochet's Holmes Gap Pinot noir shows how whole clusters and oak shape a wine's smell, and the chapter follows how Willamette Pinot noir changes as it ages.
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Grape, winery, time: where every smell comes from
Every smell in a glass has a source you can name. Primary aromas come from the grape, secondary aromas from fermentation and cellar choices, and tertiary…
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