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    How to Pour Wine: Wine Serving Tips

    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…

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    How To Hold a Wine Glass Properly

    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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    Wine Facts

    Euganean Hills Fun Facts: Poets, Spas and a Stuffed Cat

    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,…

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    Wine Pairing

    15 Rules for Great Wine and Food Pairings

    Here, the cardinal rules for matching up wines and food, from dry rosé and cheesy dishes to malbec and sweet-spicy barbecue sauces. Pinot Noir: Is great for dishes with earth flavors. Recipes made with ingredients like mushrooms and truffles taste great with Pinot Noir and Dolcetto, which are light-  bodied…

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    Wine Talks

    Why Wine goes bad

    Yes, its very possible for wine to go bad when left exposed to air. Here are some of the reasons our wines goes bad. Why Open Red Wine Goes Bad Oxygen turns red wine into vinegar. Thus the key is to reduce the amount of oxygen touching the surface when…

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    Wine Facts

    How long does wine last after it’s opened?

    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….

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    Wine Talks

    Biblical Wine References

    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…

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Wine has always fascinated me — not just the taste, but the stories, culture, and moments surrounding it. Through Kelly’s Wine, I share wine travel, food pairings, discoveries, and relaxed lifestyle experiences in a way that feels real and approachable.
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