Sour is one of the most beautiful flavors in wine. It can wake you up at the end of a long evening, when all the energy is gone and you are ready to go home. A pick-me-up, if you will. It's like acid gives you new energy.
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The influence of tartaric acids on wine
Vinegar acids are an important part of a good glass of wine. They may not be the most prominent flavor, but when present in the right amount, they can make a wine livelier and more alive. But what makes a wine sour? And what does the acidity actually say about the taste of the wine?
