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This column covers wine, sake, and whisky, focusing on their production processes and educational insights. It aims to be both informative and exploratory, capturing the essence of these beverages.

Understanding Natural Wine: What You Need to Know

Understanding Natural Wine: What You Need to Know

These days, entering a new restaurant or wine bar usually means seeing natural wines on the menu. Even if not explicitly labeled as "natural," many listed wines fit this category. If you're curious about what natural wine really is, you're not alone.

burgundy wine region

Why Is Burgundy Wine So Expensive?

Burgundy is renowned for its ancient winemaking and celebrated vineyards like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. With France's most extensive AOC system, its limited production and superior quality render it one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive wine regions.

What is Ice Wine? In-Depth Guide of Eiswein

What is Ice Wine? In-Depth Guide of Eiswein

Grape harvesting extends beyond autumn in some regions to produce ice wine, a sweet delicacy made from grapes frozen on the vine. This cherished wine is unique to countries with suitable cold winters. Let’s delve into its origins and production methods.

Botrytis cinerea, known as "noble rot," is a fungus that invades grapes

Noble Rot: When Rotting Grapes Are Celebrated

Botrytis cinerea, known as "noble rot," is a fungus that invades grapes, causing the water inside to evaporate through the fruit's skin. With the perfect balance of humidity and warmth, Botrytis can turn these grapes into what are often described as "golden liquid."

Grape Crushing by Foot

Grape Stomping: Key to Traditional Port Wine Making

Foot treading is a traditional and ceremonial method of crushing grapes by foot, still favored by top Port Wine estates for its ability to produce a superior, complex flavor that modern mechanical methods cannot fully replicate.