It has always struck me as unusual that standard wine bottles are all 750ml. Even for the metric system that number seems unusual. If we look at wine bottles in fluid ounces, then 25.36oz makes even less sense to me. So I decided to investigate why such a strange number was chosen as the standard …
Wine Storage
Glass bottles have been used to successfully store wine for centuries with minimal breakages. Yet, more recently I have had a few instances where the bottles of lower-priced wines had broken. I sat down with winemaker Pau Gomez to ask him why some bottles fail so easily and this is what I learned. Wine bottles …
Chardonnay is a popular white wine known for its crisp, fruity flavors and versatility. Whether you have a bottle of Chardonnay that you’ve opened or an unopened one, proper storage is crucial to maintain its quality and taste. In this article, we will explore simple hacks for storing both opened and unopened Chardonnay, as well …
I remember when I first attended a young wine show, and every winery had its young wines in carafes and decanters to open up their aromas. The thought crossed my mind about what would happen to those wines at the end of each day of the show. Did the wineries store their wines overnight in …
When I first began exploring the world of wine, I was intrigued by the metal foil and plastic coverings over the corks of wine bottles. They didn’t seem to have a purpose, so I set about learning more, and this is what I found. The metal foil coverings over the corks of wine bottles are …
Knowing how to dispose of old unopened wine and bottles can be challenging. While you don’t want to drink it anymore because it doesn’t taste good, you don’t always want to pour it down your drain, either. In this article, you will learn about several alternatives to disposing of your bad wine down the drain …
Pick up your latest wine purchase and examine the bottle. Besides a long, elegant neck, a screw-capped or corked top, and an eye-catching label, what else do you spot? Hint: check the bottom of your bottle. If you answered a “dimple,” then you just singled out one of the most mysterious features of the wine …
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 …
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? …
The question of storing a slightly sweet white wine such as Riesling has its challenges. Whether opened or unopened, some simple hacks 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 an understanding of …