Ever since I first started wine tasting I have always heard people saying that Champagne, white wine, and rosé should all be served cold. The question for me was how cold? Some of my white wines seemed to lose flavor after a week or more in the kitchen refrigerator. Plus, what was the reason why …
Wine collectors and traders commonly wrap their high-end bottles with plastic wraps, such as Saran Wrap, etc., to protect the labels from scrapes and scuff marks that could significantly reduce their resale value. In my opinion, there isn’t a downside to wrapping bottles in clear plastic or keeping them wrapped long-term. The Saran Wrap is …
Are you a wine lover? Well, keeping an open wine for a long time can be challenging if you don’t have a wine fridge. A wine cooler can improve the lifespan of an open wine bottle. A wine fridge is not just for wine lovers, though. They have many other benefits that you might not …
You may notice that white wine is sometimes contained in darker-colored bottles. This is because it is better for the wine to limit its exposure to light – especially sunlight. However, if a wine company chooses to display the nuances of their wine’s color in clear glass, then they may face a challenge with consumers. …
Many people do not know the answer to this question: What is the difference between Sparkling Wine and Champagne? Is there any difference between them at all? Sparkling wine can only be called Champagne if it comes from the region of Champagne, France which is located just outside of Paris. Furthermore, Champagne can only be …
Wine coolers are one of the best inventions for suburban wine collectors and restaurants that do not have the luxury of an underground wine cellar. However, not every wine cooler is good quality and can stop working at any moment. Some common problems can cause the need for repairs. The estimated cost to repair a …
A wax sealed bottle is a beautiful addition to your wine collection and looks great on your wine rack, but it can be intimidating when it comes time to open it. In a restaurant, wax wine bottles can sometimes help a customer distinguish between regular and reserved wines. Opening one of these bottles is easier …
It’s easy to indulge with a great bottle of Lambrusco when you’re enjoying great friends and good food, but what to do with the Lambrusco that’s left? Do most people assume that storing Lambrusco in the kitchen fridge is the best way to keep it fresh for extended periods, but is that actually the case? …
There is a misconception that mixing red and white wine will produce a rose wine, but that is not at all the case. Taking individual red and white wines and mixing them will create a blend that is either intentional or for cooking, and this needs a simple explanation. Mixing red and white wine is …
The query of storing a slightly sweet white wine such as Riesling has its challenges. Whether opened or unopened, there are some simple hacks that can be used to maintain its fresh condition. Storing opened or unopened bottles of Riesling (or all light white wines for that matter) are pretty easy concepts once you gain …
Millions of gallons of wine go to waste every year due to bottles being opened and the wine oxidizing before being finished. If you love wine but want to enjoy it over a few days, you’ll need to know a few simple DIY hacks to get that cork back in the bottle. The five best …