5 wine facts

Whether punched from ancient bark or spun in a lab, the cork is more than a plug—it’s part of the wine’s identity.

Terroir is wine’s ultimate storyteller. It speaks in the minerality of a Chablis, the savory spice of a Syrah from the Northern Rhône, or the ocean-kissed salinity of a coastal Chardonnay.

From clay to steel, the vessel that houses fermenting wine plays a starring role in shaping its style, texture and flavor. Here are five fascinating facts worth toasting.

We would like to point out the benefits of the wine futures system and find out what you will get placing a pre-order on en primeurs wines that will arrive at your cellar by the end of 2020-s.