What is wine? How did it get its name? And why is it so important to our culture? Wine has been around since ancient times. In fact, it was one of the first fermented beverages ever discovered. Today, it remains one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world. Wine has a rich …
Storing wine in a decanter is a fantastic way to allow your wine to breathe, and absorb more oxygen. This can help wine connoisseurs to truly enjoy the full complexity of flavors. However, to get the best out of your decanter, you will need to wash it after every use. This is so that you …
White wine and aeration are two words that do not normally go hand-in-hand unlike red wine. We all know that a young red needs time to breathe in order for its delicious flavor to be fully realized. Unlike a red, a white wine does not contain a lot of bitter tannins, so the aeration step …
Reading the tasting notes on a bottle of wine can confuse that first mouthful. Notes of plum? A lingering finish of blackberry? A hint of peppercorn? None of that quite seems to be there. Instead, you find the flavors are mostly overwhelmed by a taste of alcohol, and a smell of sulfur. This is where …
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If you’re in charge of drinks for your next outing or family holiday gathering and need a fresh idea, pineapple wine is a tasty drink that appeals to a wide range of people. One of the great things about pineapple too is that while it’s definitely a tropical fruit, it’s available year round in just …
