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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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2022 Carsten SaalwΓ€chter Silvaner Alte Reben
πŸ”΄ r/wine by /u/Strange_Height3188
technical

Professional wine tasting note with descriptive sensory details (minerality, ginger, pears, pomelos) and contextual information about the producer. Provides educational guidance on flavor profile evaluation, though less detail than post 1qb15zv.

2026-01-21_01_001 Confidence: 85%
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Work harvest?
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/death_or_glory_
technical

Legitimate question about gaining practical experience (harvest internship) and its connection to sommelier development. Seeks advice on career/educational pathways within the wine industry.

2026-01-21_01_003 Confidence: 85%
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Anything but champagne… where do I go?
πŸ”΄ r/wine by /u/Comfortable-City2842
technical

Legitimate how-to question seeking educational guidance on sparkling wine alternatives with geographic/budget constraints. Requests actionable recommendations for learning path in wine category.

2026-01-21_01_004 Confidence: 85%
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I have a question about Josh Cab.
πŸ”΄ r/wine by /u/Wizard_Enthusiast
technical
⚠️ unverified_claim

Detailed investigation into residual sugar content with technical research. Raises valid questions about discrepancies in published RS data and potential additives. Contains some unverified claims about industry practices, but demonstrates rigorous technical inquiry.

2026-01-21_01_006 Confidence: 85%
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Practicing wine making with concord grape juice. Advice please?
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Pressure_Plastic
technical

Step-by-step outline of a beginner wine batch plan with specific ingredients and approach. Demonstrates research and asks for feedback on technical approach, though slightly less concrete than pure troubleshooting.

2026-01-21_01_007 Confidence: 85%
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Rhubarb wine, grape style question
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Groundlooper
technical

Technical question about alternative winemaking methodology for rhubarb using grape-wine techniques. Includes specific technical parameters (brix, pH) and methodological reasoning.

2026-01-21_01_008 Confidence: 85%
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Create a wine list from scratch
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/Open-Tumbleweed-5110
technical

Comprehensive request for guidance on creating a wine list from scratch for a hotel restaurant, including methodology questions, inventory planning, and pricing strategy. Demonstrates practical sommelier/wine business problem-solving.

2026-01-21_01_009 Confidence: 88%
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Reduction
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/zofandel
technical

Discussion prompt soliciting expert opinions on reductive wines and producer recommendations. Seeks collaborative knowledge-sharing about wine characteristics.

2026-01-21_01_010 Confidence: 88%
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End of Year Special Mention
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/TwentyLettersAreFine
technical

Wine tasting review with specific descriptive notes and producer information. Requests similar wine recommendations based on sensory profile analysis.

2026-01-21_01_011 Confidence: 87%
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WELSCHRIESLING VOM OPOK
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/Whaeken
technical

Detailed tasting notes including grape variety, flavor profile, acidity assessment, and serving temperature recommendation. Provides actionable wine evaluation information.

2026-01-21_01_012 Confidence: 89%
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Old world Italian wine cooler
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/Doinggood747
troubleshooting

Practical question about proper usage of a wine cooling/decanting vessel. Seeks functional guidance on wine service equipment.

2026-01-21_01_013 Confidence: 88%
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Genie in a bottle
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/soyouLikePinaColada
technical

Detailed tasting notes assessing cork condition, reduction characteristics, flavor evolution, and finish profile. Provides expert wine evaluation commentary.

2026-01-21_01_014 Confidence: 89%
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San Diego wine bars or restaurants?
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/Salar111
technical

Practical location-based request for natural wine bar, restaurant, and bottle shop recommendations in San Diego. Actionable local information-seeking.

2026-01-21_01_015 Confidence: 88%
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Help with pellicle in mulberry wine
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Legitimate-Simple-98
troubleshooting

User asks for help with pellicle formation in mulberry wine. While the post body is minimal, the title indicates a specific technical problem in winemaking that requires troubleshooting guidance.

2026-01-21_01_016 Confidence: 80%
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Yeast dead no bubbles or anything?
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Twist3dMindz
troubleshooting

User reports a potential fermentation problem (no activity/bubbling, possibly dead yeast). This is a common winemaking issue requiring diagnostic help and troubleshooting advice.

2026-01-21_01_017 Confidence: 85%
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Niagara Wine ?
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/corvus_wulf
technical

User asks technical questions about processing Niagara grape juice, including yeast selection, oak aging, and malolactic fermentation. These are standard winemaking technique questions with actionable answers.

2026-01-21_01_018 Confidence: 80%
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Anybody know what the heck happened here??
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Optimal-Strain7377
troubleshooting

Troubleshooting post seeking diagnosis of unexpected fermentation behavior. Provides specific details about the batch (fruit types, yeast amount, timing) for diagnosis.

2026-01-21_01_020 Confidence: 85%
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Hibiscus
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Special_Egg_9788
troubleshooting

Question about whether 20 days of active gas production is normal for hibiscus fermentation. Asks for confirmation if observation is typical or problematic.

2026-01-21_01_021 Confidence: 80%
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Wine kit cap
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Aggravating-Pop-9672
troubleshooting

Troubleshooting question about managing cap development in kit wine fermentation. Asks for best practice guidance on specific technical concern.

2026-01-21_01_022 Confidence: 85%
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Test-degorging of sparkling wine
πŸ”΄ r/winemaking by /u/Jolly-Island-3727
technical

Post about experimental degorging technique for sparkling wine with specific batch composition. Asks technical question about haziness causation (pectin).

2026-01-21_01_023 Confidence: 80%
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Wine and food pairing books
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/sonicboomer_
technical

Request for book recommendations on wine and food pairing with specific titles referenced. Seeks educational resources for sommelier/wine knowledge development.

2026-01-21_01_024 Confidence: 85%
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Port Recommendation
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/Admirable-South-7836
technical

Specific product recommendation request for Port within constraints (budget, availability, recipient preferences). Demonstrates knowledge-seeking about wine selection and recommendations.

2026-01-21_01_025 Confidence: 80%
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A wine pairing question
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/Mediocre-Basketcase
technical

Request for food pairing advice for a specific, somewhat unusual wine with tasting notes provided. Seeks guidance on wine pairing decisions.

2026-01-21_01_026 Confidence: 80%
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Languedoc + Roussillon study
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/AkosCristescu
technical
⚠️ link_in_bio

Offers study notes on Languedoc and Roussillon wine regions with external link. While educational content, the primary purpose appears to be directing traffic to external resource.

2026-01-21_01_028 Confidence: 80%
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Help with wine books for my sommelier husband
πŸ”΄ r/sommelier by /u/ConflictNeat5735
technical

Request for book recommendations targeting specific knowledge gaps (New World Global South, Iberian Peninsula) for advanced sommelier. Seeks educational resources for wine knowledge development.

2026-01-21_01_029 Confidence: 82%
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Holiday Party Favorite
πŸ”΄ r/naturalwine by /u/Actual_Macaron_1718
technical

Wine tasting experience with flavor profile (strawberry kombucha comparison), grape blend information, and producer recommendation based on repeated positive experiences.