History of wine decanters Wine Decanters have been used for thousands of years; for as long as people have been drinking wine, we would initially use jugs and vessels made from silver and gold to store and serve wine before introducing glass. In today’s world, wine decanters are made from crystal glass with traditional and modern designs, … Read more
One of the great pleasures of learning about and enjoying wine is curating a wine collection that is personal to your tastes. But choosing and buying wines are only part of the process: they also have to be stored. When preserved correctly, wine can last for decades, even centuries, growing in value and quality. But … Read more
The Barolo, one of the most famous Italian wines of all time has been called “the King of Wines” for centuries. Produced in the northern Italian region of Piedmont and made from the Nebbiolo grape, the Barolo is often described as having the aromas of tar and roses. The Barolo wines are noted for their ability to … Read more
You’re at a party and you need to open a wine bottle. All of a sudden, a room full of eyes seems to be staring at you, waiting to see if you’ll drill the corkscrew in badly or do the wrong thing with the opener’s little arms. No shame—we’ve all been there! Wine openers can appear … Read more
It seems like there’s always something in the news about the discovery of yet another seeming health benefit of wine. The claims range from how a glass a day — red wine especially — can reduce a person’s risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke and diabetes to how its antioxidants can help slow aging … Read more
When it comes to wine, one of the most notable differences between bottles is the type of closure used to seal the contents. For centuries, cork closures have been the traditional choice for winemakers, with screw cap closures only emerging in recent decades. You may find yourself wondering about the differences between these two closure … Read more
Comprised of top-level wine buyers, qualified Masters of wine, and sommeliers, the UWR’s panel of judges blind-tasted over 2,000 wines from around the world. Here are the 15 best wines from the USA Wine Ratings that you must know. Mercer Small Lot Petit Verdot 2015 Mercer Small Lot Petit Verdot, Wine of the Year at 2019 … Read more
While a handful of white wine grape varietals – such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling – may get most of the attention from wine enthusiasts, there are actually 20 different white wine grapes that are extremely popular around the world. Here’s a closer look at each of them, with a focus on which wine … Read more