Usually during the summer, we consume more fluids like Water, Juice, or Soda, the obvious reason being the heat, but for red wine lovers, its not easy sticking to their choice of wine because as temperatures rise, our drinking preferences tend to turn to wines that are more crisp and…
Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean it’s time to stop drinking full-bodied red wines, despite the heat and humidity some of us still like to drink red wine throughout the summer. Read on for some useful tips on choosing and serving the perfect refreshing summer red wines. How To…
The beginning of Italian rosé can be traced back to a single bottle in Puglia and an American WWII general. The word “rosé” usually brings to mind a French wine, often from Provence. But say “rosato,” and Italy will be summoned. Though France has long held the top rosé spot…
Merlot, which in French means The Little Blackbird, is the second most popular red grape in the world after Cabernet Sauvignon and Italy’s 5th most planted, Italian Merlot is an excellent choice for those who want an easy-drinking wine that pairs well with many dishes, it is often recommended as the…
There are things we do with wine that nobody seems to question. Someone raises a glass, everybody else immediately raises theirs. Someone says, “Cheers!” We clink, We drink, Life continues. Nobody asks why. Which is strange when you think about it. Why do I need to knock my glass against…
Wine Etiquette When you’re not in the privacy of your own home (snorting a bottle of wine down with your favorite coffee mug) you’ll want to employ some wine etiquette. Etiquette is one of those things that, on the surface, seems unnecessary but it is a powerful tool. It is…
Bringing out a bottle of wine to serve a guest makes them feel most welcomed, but pouring the wine into their glasses is another thing entirely, and once you’ve got that part right, your guest will definitely feel like a VIP.. The first things first, opening the wine bottle, this…
Nobody thinks about how they’re holding a wine glass until somebody tells them they’re holding it wrong. Then suddenly you’re at dinner staring at your own fingers as if you’ve never used a hand before. Thumb here? Two fingers there? Pinky up? Pinky down? Relax, there is a proper way…
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