Understanding wine acidity
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Understanding wine acidity

Freshness on the palate helps you read a wine’s balance.

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Understanding wine acidity

Freshness on the palate helps you read a wine’s balance.

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Acidity makes your mouth water: notice that feeling after swallowing.

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A vivid wine can still be balanced when fruit, texture or sweetness meet its acidity.

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Compare two wines from the same grape at a similar temperature to feel the difference.

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Compare water, a softer wine and a brisk wine: acidity often shows through salivation after swallowing. High acidity can remain balanced with fruit, texture or sweetness.