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Why is Natural Wine Prone to Reduction?

Some may argue that reductiveness is a flaw and some may argue that it doesn't matter. Personally, although my nose is super sensitive to it, I would rather pop a bottle and find out it's a little farty than drink a wine with way too much new oak. At least the reductiveness will blow off fairly quickly allowing the rest of the aromas to shine through. Whether minimal intervention winemakers are adding trace amounts of sulfur to their wines or not, many natural wines are prone to flaws and faults. With minimal to no preservatives (sulfites) in natural wines, you...

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The Truth: Sulfites in Wine

What is the truth about sulfites and wine? Does natural wine have sulfites? Why do they add sulfites to wine? How do low-intervention winemakers use sulfites? Dive in and find out!

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What is Pet-Nat?

Learn about sparkling wine with us! In this article, we discuss Pet-Nat, Champagne, and Prosecco. We write about the difference between the 3, and why some tend to be more expensive and some tend to be more affordable. When it comes to sparkling wine, the winemaking can be confusing so we explain 3 of the main techniques of production.

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What is Orange Wine?

What is orange wine? How is it made? What's it taste like? How should I serve it? What foods should I pair it with?

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