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….
Fior d’Arancio means “orange blossom”, which is a lot to live up to for a wine that contains no oranges at all. It’s made from grapes, and the name is all about how it smells. It’s also the wine that started all of this. On one of my very first…
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…
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…
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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