What gives some wines a buttery flavor? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
A. Stirring the wine while it’s still in barrel
B. Aging the wine in oak barrels with a high toast level
C. Malolactic fermentation
D. Carbonic Maceration
Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds
Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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