For anyone who’s never stored wine before, keeping wine at home can be confusing. Do you place it on the counter where it is room temperature, or do you refrigerate wine? What about opened wine? What’s the best way to store an open bottle? If you’ve ever asked these questions […]
Wine bottles are produced in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. While there are a few basic shapes and a standard bottle size exists, it’s important to have overall knowledge about wine bottles if you’re planning to collect wine, or if you’re about to host a dinner party or […]
How Much Wine to Get Drunk Wine has always been regarded as a sophisticated drink. This is why not many people think that drinking wine can actually get you wine drunk. So can you get a drink off wine? If you’re a fan of wine or a serious wine collector, […]
Of all the styles and variations of wine, dry wine seems to be one of the most misunderstood. For the novice wine drinker, the jargon used in wine language can seem overwhelming, which is why defining the very characteristics and nuisances of each style of wine is important. Why? Because […]
Wine connoisseurs love dry red wine for its lack of sweetness and high tannin levels. The result of these characteristics provides a fantastic sensory experience for wine lovers who appreciate the complexities of flavors and aromas of the fully fermented and aged red wine grape. Distinguished from sweet red wine, […]
Moscato is a popular white wine made from Muscat grapes that grow in many different regions of the world. It is a clean, smooth, and crisp wine with aromas of fruit, making it a popular dessert wine. In this Moscato guide, you will discover what Moscato wine is, how it’s […]
Pinot Grigio wine, also known as Pinot Gris, is one of the most popular white wines in the world. It is a simple, clean, and refreshing wine likened to a tall glass of lemonade on a hot summer’s day. In this article, we will discover what Pinot Grigio is, what […]
Sweet red wine is a fantastic introduction to wine, as compared to jumping directly into a dry, complex red wine for anyone who’s starting to appreciate wine drinking. It’s also an ideal “transitionary wine” for white wine enthusiasts who would like to start drinking red wine. What makes sweet red […]
If you’re an experienced wine enthusiast, it is likely that you can look at a bottle of wine and tell if it is good or bad wine. However, new wine drinkers may not recognize the signs or know how to tell if wine is bad. In this article, we will […]
The world’s most famous fortified wine, Port Wine, is beloved all over the world for its unique sweet flavor and its rich color that ranges anywhere from blush pink to a deep burgundy shade. The perfect pairing to dessert, or as a dessert itself, Port Wine has a rich history […]