Here are three articles we’ve been enjoying lately that aren’t from SWURL. They’re not our own work, but that doesn’t matter to us. We just want to pass along some great reads worth your time.
Enjoy!
What’s the Difference Between French and American Oak in Wine?
The type of oak a winemaker chooses isn’t just about barrels, it’s about shaping a wine’s personality. French or American? Tight-grained or wide? Toasted or not? This piece explores how these choices influence everything from texture to aroma and why understanding oak is key to understanding more of what shows up in your glass.
The Monks Who Built Burgundy
To learn about wine is to learn about history, and in Burgundy, that history starts with the monks. Long before the Dukes, they mapped out the region’s vineyards, defined the idea of terroir, and shaped the wines we still drink today. This article provides a look at how their devotion, patience, and understanding of the land created the foundations for one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions.
Chilean Wine Producers Look To Sustainability
Chilean wine producers have made sustainability a key strategic pillar, shifting from bulk production to organic farming, smarter water use, and wines that reflect the diversity of their regions. It’s a quiet revolution reshaping the country’s reputation and one worth reading about.