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 – quote, unquote 2
Minerality is an emotive, and poorly understood term. I quizzed a few folk during a two week (wider) research visit to Australia in October 2010.
Minerality again
A follow-up report from that published in October 2009, this pursues the reality and myth of minerality in wine.
Minerality – quote, unquote
Minerality is an emotive, and poorly understood term. I’ve been quizzing people over the past year, and here is what’s being said.
Heiligenstein and primary rock
Austria’s Heiligenstein vineyard is arguably the country’s most famed vineyard. It, and primary rock, are only ever spoken of in the same breath.
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.