Wine tourism has grown considerably in the past few years. Hotels have been tailored for those looking to immerse themselves in wine production, visit vineyards of the region and taste its wines. With so many different wines available, these wine breaks have become more and more popular in recent years. …
You’ve heard of the wine train. You might’ve come up with your own variation on a wine-and-movie night. Now, how about the wine flight? Despite its name, it doesn’t involve drinking wine on a plane (though you can certainly do that once travel restrictions lift). It’s a type of wine …
The definition of wine authority has evolved over the past several decades. It originally was designed as a position for the elite only. This could be a sommelier who specialized in wine and food pairings or a wine critic who had twenty-plus years under their belt judging wine businesses. These …
The white wine grape holds within it a plethora of unique textures, delicious flavor notes, and sumptuous aromas. Among the most notable are the chardonnay and the sauvignon blanc. If you haven’t had a chance to try these out, never fear! Updating your white wine vocabulary will not only include …
Perhaps you’re watching your liver. Maybe you have a sensitive stomach lining and don’t want heartburn. Unless you’re sharing with a group (which, let’s face it, shouldn’t be happening in today’s pandemic times), that bottle of wine is likely going to need a few more days before it runs dry. …
Does wine have any gluten in it? Although wine is made mostly with grapes, there are still brands that will add in a few other ingredients for preservative, fining or flavor reasons. These byproducts can have a little gluten in them, which is enough to trigger nausea at best and …
Ever heard of the term ‘hollow legs’ or ‘lightweight’? We all have our different tolerances and adjust accordingly when planning a night around a beverage. Beer is a casual choice for a reason: it’s on the relatively lighter side and generally, you have to go out of your way to …
Bad wine happens to all of us. …Well, not all. Just those who drink wine. Maybe you left a bottle in the fridge for too long and, when you poured a glass, were horrified by the putrid result. Perhaps you tried a bottle that hasn’t gotten many reviews…and found out …
Wine is a work of art, so much so that even a low-cost bottle can feel fancy on principle. But how can you tell if a wine is bad? However, be it a bottle of rich merlot or a crisp riesling, all wine has the potential to go bad prematurely. …
Since getting into wine, I’ve started collecting wine bottles. You eat and drink with your eyes first, as the saying goes. This is why packaging puts its best foot forward: with so many competitors, you need extra incentive to reach forward and pluck a product off the shelf. While I …
