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…
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 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…
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…
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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