Wine Facts
But why is a French Chardonnay soft, minerally, and fresh, while an American one is rich, spicy, and buttery? The answer is a simple word that wine connoisseurs use at every turn: Terroir .
Wine is a mixture of water and alcohol. Alcohol evaporates faster than water. When you swirl wine, a thin layer spreads across the glass. The alcohol evaporates more quickly, creating surface tension.
