Good wine should never be wasted but many people wonder if they should spit out some of the wine they try at wine tastings. Even though it is a part of wine culture, countless new wine lovers are hesitant to spit out wine in the presence of others. I thought this was a topic worth …
Bringing a great wine to the peak of aroma and flavor before serving can heighten the experience for everyone eagerly awaiting their first sip. Both wine decanters and wine aerators are common tools used to enhance wine but many wine drinkers are unaware of what they are and how they are different. What is the …
A wine aerator is a device that you place on the opening of your wine bottle before pouring the wine into a glass. While the wine is being poured, an air intake allows the wine to breathe instantly. Allowing the wine to breathe enhances its flavors. Do wine aerators make a difference? Wine aerators make …
You pull out a fresh bottle of wine for a special occasion, remove the foil, and are greeted by a little patch of mold. You’re probably wondering whether this is a common occurrence and whether the wine inside the bottle is okay. Do wine corks get moldy, and are they safe? Yes, because wine is …
Wine decanters are oddly shaped glass, making it difficult to wash at times. Putting it in the dishwasher seems like the obvious solution, as it would be for any type of dish that is hard to reach in certain areas. But between its abnormal shape and its purpose for your wine, there aremore considerations to …
Wine aerators are useful tools for bringing out the flavor in red wine, but have you considered using an aerator for your white wine? Not all white wines need aeration, and it’s crucial to understand which wines need a blast of fresh air and which do not. Should you use a wine aerator for white …
We all love drinking wine but what do you do when you realize you won’t be able to polish off that bottle of Merlot you opened and you will have extra? It is a grim realization and no one wants to come to that conclusion but it does happen. To the rescue is the wine …
Most people understand that wine should never be frozen but stuff happens. But determining how long it takes to freeze wine can make a big difference and could help you save your wine before it hardens solid. Plenty of wine bottles are forgotten in the freezer or left out in the car overnight during a …
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