Posted in English Wines, tagged English Wines, John Atkins, John's Wine Cellar, Ridgeview Estate Winery on September 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The RidgeView Estate is a family business “dedicated solely to the production of the highest quality sparkling wine from traditional Champagne varieties and methods.” The 30 acre estate is located on the South Downs in Sussex.
We tried the Ridgeview Merret Bloomsbury 2005, a Vintage Quality Sparkling Wine – Brut. We bought our bottle in Waitrose [...]
Posted in Wine Terminology, tagged acidity, English Wines, John Atkins on September 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Acids are very important in wine, but the challenge for the winemaker is to find the right balance. The acidity should feel like a sharpness in the mouth, especially around its front sides. Too low acid levels makes the wine taste flat and dull. Too high acid levels makes it taste too tart and sour. Ideally, it [...]
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