Ah, tasting wine. A solemn ritual in which otherwise sensible adults swirl liquid in a glass, stick their noses deep enough to risk drowning, slurp loudly as if impersonating malfunctioning plumbing, then nod gravely as… How to Properly Taste Wine: A Brief Step-by-Step Guide
The first time you stick your nose into a glass of wine and someone asks what you smell, the honest answer is usually, “Wine.” Professionals, however, rattle off entire grocery lists – blackcurrant, violets, leather,… A Beginner’s Guide to Wine Aromas and Bouquet
Acidity in wine is one of those subjects that makes beginners nervous and professionals smug. The word itself sounds faintly chemical, as if you were about to sip battery fluid. In truth, acidity is simply… Acidity in Wine and Why It Matters
It has long been one of the small absurdities of civilization that we care so much about the shape of the vessel in which we pour fermented grape juice. A thirsty ancestor once drank wine… Some Thoughts About Wine Glasses
If you ever want to test the limits of human patience, hand a beginner a bottle of wine and ask them to “just read the label.” What looks at first like an innocent rectangle of… How to Decode a Wine Label
Wine, like most of the finer things in life, has always been at the mercy of its surroundings. Centuries ago, people drank it at whatever temperature the seasons allowed. A January Bordeaux might have been… About Wine Serving Temperatures
The difference between Old World and New World wines, people will tell you, is a matter of geography. Europe on one side, everywhere else on the other. But that’s like saying the difference between an… The Difference Between Old World and New World Wines
Tannins are among the most talked-about, argued-over, and, frankly, misunderstood characters in the wine story. They’re the reason one glass feels like silk brushing your tongue while another leaves your mouth as dry as last… Tannins: What We Should Know About Them
“Wine in moderation is healthy in any quantity!” – Folk wisdom Self-care has become an increasingly important aspect of maintaining overall well-being in our busy lives. It involves taking intentional steps to nurture our physical,… Wine and Wellness: The Health Benefits of Moderate Wine Consumption
Wine and chocolate, two of life’s most decadent pleasures, have long been enjoyed separately. However, when combined in the right way, these two indulgences can create a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds… Wine and Chocolate Pairings: The Perfect Indulgence
I recently came across a YouTube video, How It’s Made or something like that. The story was about a huge wine factory producing millions of bottles of something made from tonnes of grapes.Grapes are grown by some… Who Made the Wine You Are Drinking Now?
Once upon a time, or perhaps twice, I stumbled on a sentence in some forgotten book that said making wine at home is a journey into nature’s hidden chambers, where grapes whisper their secrets if… From Vine to Wine: How to Make Wine at Home