Wine enthusiasts often focus on varietals, vintages, and vineyards when selecting bottles for their collection. However, the shape of the bottle itself carries significant meaning and practical implications that extend far beyond aesthetics. Understanding the relationship between bottle design and wine type can enhance your appreciation of winemaking traditions while informing better storage and handling … Read more
Is expensive wine really better? Do all reds need to ‘breathe’? Get ready to separate fact from fiction as we bust the most common wine myths! Wine Myths Debunked: The Truth Behind Common Misconceptions Myth 1: Only Red Wine is Good for Health – Debunking Common Wine Myths Let’s start with a cliché – red … Read more
Walk down the aisles at the grocery store and you’ll notice pretty much everything has a nutrition label. The exception? Alcohol. We consume alcohol and it contributes calories to our bodies, but you wouldn’t know that from reading the label on the bottle. Ever wonder why alcohol won’t tell you the ingredients or calories inside … Read more
Wine is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages worldwide, and people have been drinking it for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Especially in light of red wine’s place in the Mediterranean diet, it has gotten a reputation as the healthiest alcoholic drink. It has, after all, health-promoting antioxidants. But do these benefits justify having … Read more
As a wine enthusiast, one of the most important skills to develop is the ability to identify when a wine is “corked” or flawed. In this article, we’ll explore the most common flaws in wine, how to recognize them, and what to do if you encounter a corked or flawed wine. Corked Wine: The Telltale … Read more
I get asked from time to time about the wine accessories I use. Most frequently the wine glasses I own and the bottle opener I use. It’s always an easy one to answer because the truth is I don’t actually own a great deal of wine gear! I’m in a very lucky position as the … Read more
We often get asked, “What do notes mean in wine tasting?” Notes in wine tasting can mean aromas and flavors, often detailed using common wine tasting descriptors. Together, they make up the wine’s profile and define what makes each varietal unique. These aren’t ingredients; rather, they’re examples of the gastronomical perception that we have when drinking a glass of … Read more
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: There’s absolutely nothing wrong with cheap wine. Not all celebrations call for shelling out big bucks for a bottle, especially if they’re simply the “we made it through another day!” kinds of celebrations. So to help you enjoy yourself without spending a small fortune, we’ve rounded up … Read more
Wine is a sophisticated yet complex beverage, so it is not surprising that wine collection requires passion and expertise. While being a sommelier seems easy, it takes patience and delicate sensibilities to fully understand and appreciate varying types of wine. A golden rule to remember is that wine tastes better with age. Indeed, the quality … Read more
Once you’ve popped a bottle of celebratory bubbly, the clock starts ticking. Like all styles of wine, Champagne begins to break down once the cork is popped, though in the case of bubbly, effervescence levels also begin to deteriorate, too. Contrary to popular belief, your bottle of sparkling will likely last longer than you may think. We’ve … Read more