Wine FAQ | Simon Woods

So the question is, what’s always puzzled you about wine? What have you always wanted to ask but never got round to? Here’s where to come for the answers to all your questions. And if you can’t find the answer to your question, drop me a note on the contact form on the left hand side of this page.

The questions covered so far…

At what temperature should wine be served? Click here to find out.
What gadgets does a wine lover really need? Find out here.
How long can I keep an opened bottle of wine? Answer
How well does wine travel? Answer
Acidity – friend or foe? Find out here
Grape varieties – how many are there, and which are the best? Answer
Some wines are labelled by grape variety and some by region – why?
What is your favourite wine? Answer
What’s the best place to store wine at home? Find out here

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Paul Unsworth July 14, 2012 at 9:08 pm

Hi ..

Can you tell me what gives wine its flavour? Specifically the flavours of apples , berries etc that can be found in wine.

Thanks Paul

Simon Post author July 16, 2012 at 9:18 am

Hi Paul, many of the flavours that people detect in wines occur because the grapes from which they’re made contain the same or very similar flavour compounds to those found in things like apples, berries, citrus fruit and so on. Climate also has an effect – hotter places give riper, sweeter fruit characters than cooler ones. Winemaking too has a major impact through things such as oak-aging, lees contact and types of yeast. In a few (thankfully very few) instances, some unscupulous producers will add fruit essences to thier wines, but ins general, a wine’s flavours are all down to nature and nurture. Hope that helps.