As a wine enthusiast, how would you evaluate the quality of wine? Swirl, sniff, sip, and swallow — these are the steps wine drinkers typically follow to understand the taste and texture of the wine. However, during a wine tasting session, you may ask questions such as “How do I know a wine has the […]
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Have you ever taken a look at a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon and been confused by all the details given on its label? Or has a bottle of Merlot intrigued you in the same way? A wine label offers a variety of information about the wine. And these labels can be as complicated as the
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A good corkscrew is a basic and essential tool that every wine lover should own. If you don’t have a corkscrew, you risk the cork on your bottle crumbling, your bottle breaking, or worse still, not being able to drink your wine! Apart from being a necessary kitchenware item, corkscrews can also be great wine
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There are many myths concerning wine. Most of them are really just misinformation and untrue. The following segments attempt to rectify some of the common deceptions about wine, setting the record straight. Myth 1: Expensive Wines Are the Best Sure, more often than not, that is the case, especially when it comes to the Burgundian
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At What Temperature Is Red Wine Served? There is a common misconception that it is ideal to serve red wine only at room temperature at 50-60°F (10-15°C). That may be true to some extent, but, in fact, the best red wine serving temperatures are at 50-55°F (10-13°C). As such, the best way to enjoy red
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California is an acclaimed wine production center and the core of the American wine industry. California winemakers have, in fact, introduced a new winemaking style, challenging the European tradition. Contrary to prestigious European wine-making countries, such as France, Italy, and Germany, in California, the emphasis falls on the fruitiness of the wines, rather than their
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Wine, by definition, is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice. Grapes are unique since they are the only fruit with sugars levels that can withstand natural fermentation with stable and constant results. Of course, other fruits can be fermented. But, without the addition of yeast nutrients, acid, or sugar, they might spoil. History
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West coast wineries have been all the rage for a long time when it comes to wines. States like Washington, Oregon, and California are renowned worldwide not only for their wine innovation but also for the sheer number of perfect biomes and microclimates for grapevine cultivation that exist along the coastline. Combined, they account for
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You may have experienced the exquisite Friuli Pinot Grigio from Italy, also known as Friuli-Venezia Giulia. But it’s unlikely that you’ve tried a succulent glass of Friulano, a grape variety little known outside of Italy. If you ever happen to visit Friuli, you are bound to taste this wine, primarily because of how popular it
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For any wine aficionado, curating their own wine collection can be a special experience. But beyond carefully selecting and buying your wines, storing them in a suitable environment plays a huge part in elevating your wine drinking experience. So while you revel in the thrill of your impeccable wine collection, have you made arrangements to
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