The INDY is the largest scientifically organized and independent wine competition in the United States, the world's largest wine market. Nearly 3,000 entries from 15 countries and 40 US states will be evaluated by our distinguished 52 judges. Wine writers and winemakers, winegrowers and enologists, chefs and sommeliers, wine distributors, retailers and consumers meet every year...
What exactly is "tainted cork." Cork taint is a broad term referring to a wine fault characterized by a set of undesirable “musty” smells or tastes found in a bottle of wine. Though modern studies have shown that other factors can also be responsible for cork taint – including wooden barrels, storage conditions and the transport of corks and wine...
The 2009 vintage at Arrington Vineyards began on September 1st, about two weeks earlier than usual. Despite the time frame, the resulting fruit was above average in quality with great flavors, high sugars and nice acids for excellent winemaking. As we began picking our red wine grapes, I wondered why...
Wines of the South is an annual regional wine competition designed to promote and celebrate the great tastes of Southern vintages. Wineries in fourteen southern states are invited to submit wines for the competition. In addition, all wines will be featured at the Tennessee Food and Wine Festival...
