Who doesn’t enjoy a bottle of wine at a dinner party? But, imagine you are opening a bottle you saved for a special evening when all of a sudden the cork crumbles. Then, you peek inside only to see chunks floating around, ruining the wine you were waiting to try. Now, the million-dollar question is, […]
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Have you ever had ice wine before? Ice wine is becoming more and more popular for its, bright, complex flavor. It’s also a favorite for after-dinner drinks. Named after the state of the grapes when they’re harvested (they’re frozen), ice wine is a delicious digestif. But how long does ice wine keep? Since ice wine
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Look at the self in a wine shop and you’ll notice wine seems to come in a wide array of colors – variations of red, white, pink, and even orange. Wine is more than its hue. Since everyone’s palate is unique they may prefer very different flavors of wine than their drinking partner. You may
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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
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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
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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
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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
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