How do I keep my wine cool at a picnic?
Summer is coming up, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy al fresco eating, beer gardens, and picnics ( weather permitting, of course). A glass of wine in…
This wine subscription introduced us to our new favourite bottle
There are so many wines available both offline and online it’s a challenge to choose a style that you like. If you’re like…
When Wines Go Bad
It doesn’t matter if you make wine at home, in a commercial setting, or enjoy drinking it; there’s a good chance you’ve encountered…
French Colombard : Varietal Focus in wine Production
The fresh floral and citrus flavors with a crisp acidity at a reasonable price are the best Colombard has to offer. (pronounced”Cole-um-bar” or…
Started With Wine Kits
Kits for wine contain everything you require to make the perfect wine. However, the challenge is that you need actually to create it.…
The world of wine grapes
Wine grapes are vast and growing. Here are some descriptions of less well-known wine grape varieties. Blending wines is done to increase complexity…
Blending Basics in Wine
Why do you blend? Blending wines is done to increase complexity and create the right balance. Many winemakers will inform you that top…
A Taste of the Tropics in wine Bottle
The tropical fruit are indigenous to the tropics. Although the exact amount of fruits native to the region is debated, at most 235…
Ribera del Duero Ψ PSI 2009, paired with orecchiette
With vineyards that are 2,500 feet above sea level a shorter growing season, extremely diverse soils, and the perpetual risk of frosty springs…
Dry Rosé, Agiorgitiko paired with lentil and beet salad
Some things that occur in our lives are completely unplanned yet so enriching that you are left wondering what your life would be…
Wine Cellars Chardonnay paired with autumn harvest salad
Ravines Wine Cellars is a Finger Lakes treasure. Under the direction of its proprietor, the skilled producer Morten Hallgren Ravines has been making…
Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry and Deliciosa Manzanilla
When I ask my friends whether they’ve had the pleasure of tasting Fino sherry, the look of blankness spreads over their face. The…