Home > Learn Wine > Dr. Vinny Archive > Ask Dr. Vinny

See also: Is there a way to detect a bad cork without opening the bottle? Wednesday, July 02, 2008 How long will a Port be drinkable once it is opened? Monday, June 30, 2008 Do cheaper wines have lower alcohol content? Friday, June 27, 2008 Should I chill my red wine before pouring it? Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Can the taste of a wine be affected by the weather? Monday, June 23, 2008

Hello there! I'm Dr. Vinifera, or "Vinny" for short. Ask me your toughest wine questions, from the technical aspects of winemaking to the fine points of etiquette. I hope you find my answers educational and even amusing. Want to see more of them? Check out my archive. And here are my most Frequently Asked Questions.

Dear Dr. Vinny,

I have heard the term "pedestrian" wine. What exactly does that term mean?

—Ron M., Dallas

Dear Ron,

"Pedestrian" is a derogatory term. It means "plain" or "simple" when it refers to a wine—and "unsophisticated" when referring to a wine drinker.

—Dr. Vinny

Do you have a question for me? Fire away!

	Enter your details here
Name:
Hometown:
Email:
Question: (500 characters max.)