Olivier Humbrecht on minerality – part two
In London earlier this month, Olivier Humbrecht, of Alsatian Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, discussed minerality in wine.
Olivier Humbrecht on minerality – part one
In London earlier this month, Olivier Humbrecht, of Alsatian Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, discussed minerality in wine. His presentation was part of a tasting of biodynamic wines from members of Biodyvin Syndicat International des Vignerons en Culture Biodynamique), the organisation of which Humbrecht is president, though his discussion was not uniquely about minerality in biodynamic wines.
Minerality again
A follow-up report from that published in October 2009, this pursues the reality and myth of minerality in wine.
Altitude-acclaimed wines from pre-Alpine Alto Adige
Nestled into the early foothills of the Alps, lies Italy’s most northerly wine region, with the Dolomites as dramatic backdrop. The region’s wines reflect the cooler, northern, more aromatic location.
Minerality
Minerality is a much-abused term, rarely able to be properly defined when the speaker is asked to do so. The few known facts are discussed here.
