Oxidized Wine/ Why my wine tastes different?
Oxidization is the process happening when wines are exposed to air. That causes a brownish tint and a distinctive oxidized odor which masks the wine’s aromas. Not only the wines lose their brightness, but also the damage is recognizable in flavor. You can realize the…
Akrotiri of Thera
The Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri was one of the most important Minoan urban centres and ports in the Aegean Sea when it was covered by volcanic ash in the 17th century BC. The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini (Thíra) is…
Wine Storage/ How do you store your favourite wine?
If your bottles are stoppered with natural cork then you should store them sideways.If they are closed with screwcaps or synthetic ‘corks’ instead, they can be stored either on their side or upright. Champagne bottles though should be stored upright. Store for an appropriate amount…
Wine Serving Temperatures
Remember to serve your wines at the right temperature before you experience one, as the temperature can impact its taste. Too cold and their aromas and flavors will be muted whereas too warm they lose their structure, the alcohol is emphasized and they become flat….
Wine tastes & aromas
You may meet blueberry, vanilla, anise and many more flavors in your wine, that can make you wonder what winemakers blend in their wines! You can also taste something bitter, sweet or sour. Well flavors in wine is when aroma and taste converge. They come…
