Rule 1 also means that the more naturally aromatic a wine (Riesling,Sauvignon Blanc,Cabernet Franc,Gamayfor example), the cooler you can afford to serve it – a useful observation if you need the refreshment of
When you serve wine at the right temperature and pair it with the right dish, you’ll discover the complex flavors and subtleties that make it such a wonderful beverage. But, do you know how to store wine to keep it fresh and flavorful? The proper storage technique can make all the diff...
Wine Enthusiast recommends: Storm Wines 2022 Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley) Dried grass and lime peel aromas give a familiar and welcome sense to the nose of this bottling. The palate is jam-packed with acidity that shoots through the lemon and grapefruit-skin flavors, proving enticingly ...
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Before purchasing wines for your collection, consider what you hope to achieve. Wine collections serve different purposes, each requiring a unique approach. Let's look at a few of the reasons people collect wine. Personal Enjoyment For many wine lovers, the desire to collect fine wine stems fro...
Whatever you seek to learn, which wine to serve with dinner, the differences between Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, how to read a wine label, techniques for wine tasting, the first step of your journey starts here. It's All About the Grapes If you've ever glanced at a restaurant wine lis...
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Serve wine. Use a Tea Strainer Wine sediment is mostly potassium bitartrate (aka Cream of Tarter) and grape skins. It’s easy to remove by filtering the wine with a tea strainer, especially if you don’t have time to use the light method (see below). Learn To Swirl Did someone just...
Let’s say you’re buying a gift forsomeone just starting to explore wine. You may want to get them a wine on the aromatic side. Your recipient may not have built up their smelling and tasting skills yet, making subtler wines tougher to enjoy. ASauvignon Blanccould be great for the jo...
Wine Pairing Examples: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Sémillon, Gewürztraminer, Zinfandel, Right Bank Bordeaux, Ruby Port, Sauternes Why it Works: Blue cheese tends to be salty, strong and pungent. So, fruit forward or sweet wines counterbalance the saltiness and strong flavors of the cheese. Full...