A piece about all about tannins and what they add to your glass David has been reading some interesting books and is musing about the nature of wines. This is the first in a three part series on the major components of great wines, tannin, acid, and fruit. Today’s topic is tannins. Over the next … OH TANNIN BOMBS!
Our founder, David Weitzenhoffer, writes about why we went all in on an interactive experience at Community. When I decided I wanted to open a brick-and-mortar store in 2021, it drew a lot of raised eyebrows from friends and wine-industry colleagues. Online sales had soared the previous year and a half, and physical locations had … Interactive Shopping Experiences at Community Wine and Spirits: The Future of Retail
At Community, we organize our wines a little differently. Our compass, or guide post in the shop is body weight, and this is why… Community Wine & Spirits – Where It Started The origin of our body weight organization lies in David’s experience as a Sommelier and Wine Director for Lidia Bastianich’s celebrated restaurant, Felidia. … Wine Body Weight at Community Wine & Spirits
In the shop there’s a curious section that we are asked about all the time: M.Int. ”What is M.Int?” “Are these the wines that taste minty?” At Community Wine and Spirits “M.Int” stands for “minimal intervention” which is just a small part of sustainable winemaking. The saying “great wines are made in the vineyard” is … What is Mint? A Quick Guide to Minimal Intervention, Sustainability, Organics, and Biodynamics in Winemaking
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s most renowned grape varieties, and for good reason. It produces complex, full-bodied wines with intense flavors and aromas that are appreciated by wine lovers all over the globe. First, the grape variety itself: Cabernet Sauvignon is a thick-skinned grape with a high level of tannins, which contribute to … A Quick Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon
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