What does Vintage mean? It refers to the year of the grape harvest and for the production year of the wine made from those harvested varietals. A wine that is labeled Vintage should be made by the grapes that were grown and harvested from the vintage year specified on the…
Sure France is a great place to visit for a wine lover, but we’d argue that no place is more magical and transporting than a trip to Italy. The food, wine and people are a combination that can’t be beat, and it’s a must for any lover of wine and culture….
What does Bouquet mean? Bouquet is a wine tasting term that refers to the complex scents and smells developed during wine aging. It is used by wine critics and reviewers in conjunction with nose and aroma to describe the smells of a wine, though sometimes these three terms are used interchangeably, the…
Getting Started “A good way to select wines for your wedding is to taste a variety for the best pairing with your menu,” says Jim Kirsch, president and chief executive officer of Abigail Kirsch, a catering firm in New York City. Wine-store tastings and wine bars, with their extensive by-the-glass…
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 word “Cheers” is often heard during every gatherings were drinks are involved. The Chinese calls it ‘Gan Bei.’ The Spanish calls it ‘Salud’. The French calls it ‘Sante.’ In the Netherlands they say ‘Proost’, the Czech say ‘na zdravi’, the Italians say ‘Cin Cin’ or ‘Salute’ and the Finnish raise a glass to ‘Kippis’….
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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