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Tannins are a type of bitter and astringent naturally occurring compounds that occur in grape skins, seeds, and stalks they are scientifically known as polyphenols. Polyphenols bind with protein and other molecules causing them to precipitate. When they bind with the protein in human saliva, they give the sensation of

When judging the colour of your wine you need to pour a set amount into a glass (clear glasses are your best choice – those pretty pink ones might affect the appearance of the wine) and judge it against a white background – a white table, wall or piece of paper works

When you swirl your glass of wine this helps to release the aroma so you can identify the character of the wine. It will also leave behind a thin film of liquid on the outside of the glass, these are known as legs, tears, or arches. Very simply the alcohol

Choosing wine can be a veritable minefield for many people. With hundreds of bottles on a shelf or a wine list and in some cases very little information on the label or on the shop shelves. More traditional ways to buy wine.Add to that the British distaste for asking

Completely out of the blue I was approached to see if I would be interested in joining like-minded beer enthusiasts on a trip to Burgos, Bilbao and San Sebastian to see the San Miguel brewery and introduce us to the brand. What qualified me to be chosen for this trip?

The 5 (7) Senses So hopefully we can all agree that we have 5 Senses - I won't get into the wider discussion regarding the 6th and 7th senses. I'm not talking about ESP but about the Vestibular sense and Proprioception. If you wish to find out more about these