Wine corks can be a little unpredictable when opening a vintage bottle of wine. It’s not uncommon for an old cork to be brittle or break in two once the corkscrew starts to enter it. You should know how long a wine cork can last to prevent that from happening. Wine corks can easily last …
Carl Walton
Avoiding animal products is easier with a wide variety of vegan-friendly foods, restaurants, and resorts, but what about your favorite wine? Surely all wine is vegan because it is made with grapes. It will surprise you to know that’s untrue, and you need a step-by-step guide on how to know your wine is vegan. To …
Have you ever misjudged wine by simply looking at the green bottle? It’s hard to tell if the wine is red, rose, or white if the glass is not clear. There must be an explanation for using colored glass in place of clear in fact, there are four reasons why wine bottles are green, and …
Some of the best wines are from France and Italy and conjure up romance and sophistication but would you be able to tell them apart and distinguish one from the other? There are four main differences between French and Italian wines to explain. The four main differences between French and Italian wines are the grapes, …
Nothing is quite as disappointing as having to throw out half a bottle of good wine. With all the best intentions, it gets stored in the fridge or cupboard for another day, only for that day to arrive, and all you are left with is vinegar, where wine once was. So the question is, can you …
Have you ever opened a bottle of white or red wine and, after a glass, either corked it or simply shoved it into the fridge for a rainy day? What a surprise when that same bottle of wine now holds a liquid that tastes bad and looks brown. There are 7 common reasons why your …
Wine refrigerators can be a great tool to preserve wine long-term and cost you far less than a devoted wine cellar. The cost of wine coolers is a concern for most prospective buyers. Understanding the expected costs of wine refrigerators can help you get the best overall value for your money and your wine needs. …
Contrary to popular belief, not all wines get better with time. In fact, it is arguable that most wines are already aged to perfection at the time of purchase and should be enjoyed immediately. Many people want to know if the wine will age in the barrel and in bottles. This is a great question …
Is it possible to get into aging wine without spending a lot of money, and is it worthwhile to age cheap wine? In this article, we will discuss all the factors that influence how well a wine will age and whether it makes sense to age cheap wine. Can you effectively age cheap wine to …
Red wine is an excellent type of wine for collecting as well as keeping on hand for both cooking and drinking, but it’s essential to know how to store it properly. Without proper storage, red wine can turn into undrinkable vinegar in a hurry. So, how do you store red wine? Red wine should generally …