Main flavors of wine

The four main flavors of wine are sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. While this is the four flavors your tongue is really capable of tasting, the long lasting impression that wine leaves in your mouth is far more complex. When drinking or tasting wine, Read More

If you have given some thought to the idea of making wine at home but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer. Read More

Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay. In fact, it is so popular that some people even name their children after it. Chardonnay is commonly ordered as a type of wine from bars and restaurants. But it is, in fact, the name of the most popular and possibly the most versatile grape in the world.

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Tips for best wine storage practices

Now that you have brought your favorite wine home, you need to know about how to store it properly to make sure that you do not ruin it. Read More

What is Sangria?

For years now a staple to my summertime diet has been to have a glass or two of sangria while sitting out on my patio on those warm summer evenings with friends. Sangria is a wine-based punch that originates from Portugal and Spain. The word “sangria” is derived from the Spanish word “sangre” which means blood. Sangria is usually made from red wine, sliced citrus fruit, sugar, and a spirit such as brandy or triple sec. Read More

What is Wine Collecting?

Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby – especially when you try to Read More