The oak wine barrel is one of the most recognizable symbols associated with wine. We have romanticized the barrel and the act of aging wine inside of it to such a degree, that after the barrels have been used for their intended purpose we often turn them into tables, benches, planters an...
Looking for a wine that is smoother, bolder, and older? Let us introduce you to Messina Hof's Library wines. We have hand selected these wines, and carefully stored them for years at our winery, waiting for the perfect time to put them back on the shelve
Only 1% of all the wine produced in the world is meant to be aged. This being said, only 1% of all the wine produced in the world is meant to be aged. When you think about it, this is probably why drinking an aged wine is romanticized to such a great extent, because so few bott...
To start with, the whiskey had gotten worse. Pre-Prohibition bourbon was pretty good, thanks to laws like the Bottled-In-Bond Act of 1897, which guaranteed bourbon drinkers a minimum standard of quality. (For those spirits labeled “bottled in bond,” that meant 100 proof ...
The Florida State product has aged like a fine wine and will turn just 28-years-old at the end of March, meaning he has plenty of good years left in him. He’s also been a consistent producer with no fewer than six sacks over each of the last five seasons. We’ve also...
Summarizing everything that younger women love in older guys would take hours. However, there are some stand-out characteristics that we middle-aged guys possess over younger men, which the fairer sex finds absolutely irresistible. Like a well-aged wine or classic car, there are certain things ...
The Western world's long been keen on aging all kinds of drinks, but up until the last couple decades or so, the idea of applying the same principles to tea was largely unknown. Head over to China, though, and you quickly see that aged tea is as reverently savored as 21-year-old wh...
Wine, a day to day basis. Listen to the dialogue and select the correct answer. Peter now works in a Japanese company. What problems does peter deal with? Every day? Cause some complaints. Car breakdowns. Small system falls. See some mittens. What kind of problems does peter develop for...
It just means that they may not age as gracefully as those better vintage wines will. Seek Out the Deals Don’t get me wrong, producing top quality in poor vintages is no easy feat. But there are many wine producers who know exactly how to take fruit from a given harvest and coax ...
This is particularly important when it comes to aged wines that can last for decades when stored properly. Curious about why bottles have been the go-to choice for wine for so long? Discover why wine is best stored in glass. Why does food taste better in glass? Jams and jellies ...