Even if you haven’t ever tasted Merlot, you still hate it, right? Well, Merlot wine is known to have a bad reputation, and most people don’t know where this started. You were probably told by someone to avoid ordering it or buying it at a supermarket. But really, why is Merlot hated? Merlot is hated […]
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We all remember the first time when our parents let us drink a sip of alcohol. I think mine was when I was around fifteen. I don’t remember the exact taste, but it was very light and tender, so easy to drink. But, now it can be hard to find a wine that is not
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Sommeliers can talk about white wine as much as they want. Some think it is overrated, and some think it is underrated. One thing they can surely agree on, however, is that the “le vin blanc” is delicious. So what are the differences between Viognier vs Sauvignon Blanc? Viognier has less acidity than Sauvignon Blanc
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In the UK people tend to talk about the weather to start the conversation, yet in France, people like to talk about food: how it is made, what to eat when and how, and most importantly which wine to choose to accompany the food. They say that food without wine is a corpse; wine without
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In the world of wine, you have your Moscato d’Astis and your Syrahs; there is something for everyone. Whether you prefer a dessert wine or a bold red to pair with steak, you will surely find the wine for you. But, what happens when you open a bottle of wine at a dinner party, expecting
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Red wine is, naturally, known for its rich and bold color. This bright color is often associated with passion, love, and power. But, contrary to popular belief, this color doesn’t really come from the grapes themselves. So, that may lead you to wonder, does red wine have dye in it? Most red wine does not
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What comes to your mind when you picture a romantic first date? Probably the first thing you are thinking of is candlelit dinner, roses, classical music and of course a glass of wine. Did you know that wine for your first date is associated with romanticism and even helps release oxytocin (the love hormone)? If
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If you’re an avid drinker of pinot noir, you may have noticed they almost always come in a particular shaped bottle. This bottle looks similar to some white wine bottles, such as chardonnay. But why does pinot noir come in a different bottle? Pinot noir comes in a different bottle because the curved shaped bottle
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We have all been rushed to get somewhere with a bottle of wine and completely forgotten a wine opener. Unless you have picked up a bottle with a screw cap you will quickly find yourself in a bind. There is nothing worse than being stuck with a bottle of wine and nothing to fill your
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Your neighborhood has just been issued quarantine measures because of covid-19. With all the chaos you find a silver lining — the elimination of your work commute and a week of easy delivery food. Then you remember you forgot to stock up on wine. After checking your wine rack, you discover a bottle of Gewürztraminer
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