How to Dispose of Bad Wine

How to Dispose of Bad Wine: The Ultimate Guide

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 to simply pour it down your drain, then recycle the bottles at your nearest grocery store. But there are other uses for bad wine if you feel like spending a bit more time on it. You can use it to make your own vinegar, or …

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Wine Breathe without a Decanter

How to Let Wine Breathe Without a Decanter: The Complete Guide

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. The wine expert at the local shop guided you to the perfect red wine pairing to match your meal and told you to let the wine breathe in a decanter for 30 minutes. With all the holiday commotion you completely forget to buy a decanter! …

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should chianti breathe

Should Chianti Breathe? The Complete Guide to Enjoying Chianti

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 are a few ways to maximize your enjoyment of a flavor. So, while you are enjoying a glass of wine, you may start to wonder, should Chianti breathe?  The answer to this important question is yes! Most Chiantis are young wines with a strong acidic …

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