Despite some things that are absolutely bad for our health, the key to pretty much everything is moderation. Wine is a topic that is still widely debated. Large amounts of alcohol are indeed known to be harmful, but what about the touted healthy glass of wine before bed? Are there benefits of drinking red wine …
Benefits of Drinking Red Wine Before Bed: Know the Facts Read More »
During these challenging socially distanced times, holiday gatherings and social events are taking on new electronic formats. That doesn’t mean we can’t pop a bottle and toast our companions! It does mean that you may have extra bubbly left in that coveted bottle of Prosecco. So how do you keep Prosecco fizzy? While it is …
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We’ve talked about how important it is to serve wine at the right temperature. It can totally change the wine’s flavor profile, and with some wines like sauvignon blanc or champagne, it is imperative that it’s cold. For other wines (like ice wine) it’s essential! But what do you do if you just bought a …
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Tell me if you’ve experienced this. You’re on vacation and you just bought one of your favorite bottles of wine. You get back to your rental property, and you decided why wait? Let’s enjoy some wine now. You look around the kitchen for a wine opener, but you quickly realize there aren’t any. You even …
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You’ve been drinking cabernets, syrahs, and merlots for ages, and you’ve decided it’s time to branch out. Why not try a petit verdot? So you decide to buy a few good vintages your friends recommend, and you promptly store them in your wine cellar. But how long should you wait before enjoying them? Does petit …
Does Petit Verdot Age Well? Our Guide to Enjoying Petit Verdot Read More »
When picking out which red wine you want to drink, you may be considering drinking either a shiraz or a merlot. Both wines are great choices and taste amazing if made properly. But what are the differences between Shiraz and merlot? Which is better, Shiraz vs merlot? The simple answer is that Shiraz tends to …
You’ve probably experienced this: You spent time at a wine shop picking out a wine for a special occasion, but when you open it and have a taste it’s sour! Now, what do you do? You don’t want everyone thinking you have bad taste in wine! Is there a way to make sour wine taste …
How to Make Sour Wine Taste Better: Save Your Wine Read More »
If you’re an avid wine collector like we are, then you probably have left a few bottles too long in your cellar. Or maybe a few bottles were exposed to sunlight for too long and are now spoiled. So how do you dispose of bad wine? The easiest way to dispose of bad wine is …
Let’s say you’ve been selected to host the family Thanksgiving dinner this year. It is your opportunity to show off and win some respect from your elders. On Thursday, your carefully selected meal is prepped and ready to go. As you nestle the last guest in front of their name place card, panic creeps in. …
How to Let Wine Breathe Without a Decanter: The Complete Guide Read More »
Getting to know the details of one type of wine is the first step on the journey to becoming a wine connoisseur. The dry and bold taste of quality Chianti wine has been a favorite of wine lovers and casual wine drinkers for centuries, and there isn’t a wrong way to enjoy it. But, there …
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