Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and his first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is ...

Supple. Velvety. Grippy. Opulent. Smooth. Chewy. Silky. Anyone who has read a wine review or attended a tasting has seen or heard these descriptors and many more, which are usually applied to tannins ...

DENISON, Texas, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What gives red wine its grip, structure, and signature drying feel? According toa HelloNation article, Wine Expert “Mr. Wine of Texas” Bob Landon of ...

In nearly every question-and-answer session following a wine appreciation class, questions like, “What makes those old red wines so great?” and “How can a 50-year-old wine be so expensive?” inevitably ...

Balance: This word is thrown around a lot in the world of wine and is arguably the most important element necessary for a quality wine. The trick, however, is detecting, judging and understanding what ...

What the heck do wine writers mean when they describe wine with adjectives like “chewy” or “crunchy” or “meaty”? Aren’t those words descriptive of chocolate brownies, raw carrots, and T-bone steaks, ...

In Mendoza’s Uco Valley region, long wooden tables rest between rows of vines that have endured wind, altitude, and patient human hands. Glasses upon them catch the sun and the wine inside glows ...

Wine is more than alcohol in a bottle. It is a complex beverage that delights the senses with its rich flavors, aromas, and textures. Wine texture refers to the mouthfeel sensations it creates, such ...