Why wine tastes the way it does
Climate, soil, the choices made in the vineyard and the winery, and the balance between them all shape what ends up in your glass. The grape is only the starting point.
Understanding wine
How place, vineyard choices and winemaking shape what you taste, and what makes one dry wine feel softer than another.
Why do some dry wines feel softer than others?
A dry wine can still feel soft, round and generous. Acidity, tannin, alcohol, ripe fruit and winemaking choices set the feel, and there are clues for spotting the softer bottles.