What is a corked wine you ask? Whenever you open a wine, or have a wine opened for you in a restaurant, there is always the possibility of getting a corked bottle. This is a wine that has been contaminated by a molecule, or a family of molecules, that can impart a very specific aroma.Continue reading “This Wine is CORKED!”
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How to Read a US Wine Label
There are a number of pieces of information that can be on a label. They are not all required. They do not have to be in any particular order on the label. BRAND NAME: This is the name of the wine producer, or the specific brand – if they make several different brands. This isContinue reading “How to Read a US Wine Label”
Wine Tours… Are they for You?
Wine Tours are a great opportunity to really get a look at a winery. They are a snapshot of the winery activities for that time of year. Some tours go in to the production areas, and others do not. Do a little research on what the tour includes. Wine Tours take time. You need toContinue reading “Wine Tours… Are they for You?”
What to Wear When You are Wine Tasting
Wine tasting is a super fun experience. Generally people are going wine tasting because they are on vacation. When you are on vacation you probably want to look cute and be comfortable. The tips of what to wear wine tasting are… Jeans are totally acceptable. T Shirts are completely fine Shorts are no problem DressesContinue reading “What to Wear When You are Wine Tasting”
The Many Things That Influence How a Wine Tastes
This wine tastes sexy like a racehorse…. or does it? The comment about a wine tasting sexy like a racehorse is paraphrased from a winemaker that I used to work with. Those of us tasting with her wondered… wtf does that even mean? Has she tasted a racehorse? Do they really taste sexy? If aContinue reading “The Many Things That Influence How a Wine Tastes”
What is the best wine?
Red, White, Rose, Sparkling, Still, Sweet, Dry, Expensive, Budget Friendly? The very best wine… is the one that you like. Many people believe that some wines are better than others. There are plenty of people who will tell you that they are connoisseurs and therefore the wine they enjoy is what you should like. TheseContinue reading “What is the best wine?”