The Differences Between Coastal and Inland Wine Regions
An agricultural product, wine is tied to nature, so vines are influenced by weather patterns, orientation to the sun and soil hydration. And vineyards planted near grow and are cultivated differently than those situated inland, away from water. The average consumer may not consider these factors when choosing or drinking a bottle…
The art of wine and food pairing
Wine flavors are derived from specific components: sugar, acid, fruit, tannin and alcohol. Foods also have flavor components, such as fat, acid, salt, sugar and bitter. The most successful food and wine pairings feature complementary components, richness and textures. You can try for either a…
5 Wines for Winter Nights
In the cold and damp of winter weather, you want hearty wines that will warm your insides and hold up to the rich dishes that come with the season. The wines you choose to consume during the winter can be big, bold, and spicy reds;…
Wine: Does it taste different outdoors?
There are many variables that can influence the perception of wine. The most likely answer to why a wine might taste different when you’re enjoying it outside is the temperature change, especially if it’s also affecting the temperature of the wine. When a wine gets…
Are you drinking your wine correctly?
Wine tasting is complicated universe and even the experts make some mistakes here and there. The big mistake is to believe that for apreciate wine you need to have technical knowledge about this beverage. Some extra informations could obviously help you but they will not…
Red Wine 101
With hundreds of varieties of red wine grapes, there is as much red wine information to learn about as there are red grapes planted in all corners of the globe. That being said, you’ll likely encounter only a handful of these grapes most often. Here,…
Wine and Beauty
Red wine is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks around. Humans have been consuming the ruby red vino since time immemorial. The drink, which has been an instrument of leisure and relaxation for wine lovers, also comes with a number of health benefits. Some…
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…
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….
