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…
Nothing signals the start of vacation (or reduces the pangs of flier’s anxiety) like that first in-flight drink. Sitting back, relaxing, and sipping on the drink of your choice is a surefire way to get you into that vacation mentality. But on your last vacation, you may have noticed that your favorite drinks…
Most hills are happy just being pretty. The Euganean Hills, a short drive south of Padova, also hosted a Roman oracle, two famous English poets and a legendary stuffed cat. They helped build Venice too. So here are the Euganean Hills fun facts that don’t fit in a wine guide,…
Q: How long does wine last after it’s opened? And… does wine go bad? A: It depends on the type of wine and how well the wine is stored. Fortified wines can last open for up to a month, but most table wines last only about 3–5 days before spoiling….
What makes a wine “good”? Isn’t a good wine simply one you like to drink? Yes – but there’s more to it than that. Wine expert Tara Devon O’Leary has 4 simple tips to help you know when you’ve got a wine that’s really gooood! Invariably whenever I’m at a…
Most people aren’t aware that the same types of concerns regarding the processed food industry, such as the use of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), added sugar and other additives, also apply to the wine industry. The Wine Cool Direct website states that “Unlike the food industry, wine producers aren’t required by any…
The Bible mentions wine no less than 191 times according to The Commonsense Book of Wine, by Leon Adams. The references in both testaments often admonish the reader to use wine, but use it properly and not to misuse it. Drinking alcohol is a very hot topic among Christians that…
Bubbles are a sign of high-quality wine. Sparkling wine and Champagne are made by taking the simple formula for fermentation (sugar + yeast = alcohol and CO2), and not allowing the resulting gas to escape. When you ferment wine in a closed or sealed environment, the carbon dioxide (CO2) returns…
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