Do Wine Bottles Break Easily? Complete Breakdown with Tips
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…
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Explained: Why Different Wine Glasses for Red & White Wine?
Exploring the Science and Aesthetics of Glassware Selection. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has been a source of fascination for humanity throughout the…
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Guide: These Wines Should Be Served At Room Temperature
Over the years I have attended numerous wine tastings, mostly informal tastings hosted by wine estates and a handful of formal blind tastings as well. Each wine presented…
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Key Factors Why Wine (Can) Ferment In The Bottle
Every time I open a bottle of refreshing Vinho Verde on a warm summer day I hear the satisfying hiss of gas escaping the bottle. Remembering that made…
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Guide: Why a Wine Bottle Shape Matters (7 Bottles Compared)
Every time I walk around a wine shop, I am always amazed by the variety of different shapes and sizes of wine bottles. My wine rack at home…
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Chardonnay Storage: X Simple Hacks (Opened & Unopened)
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,…
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Main Difference Between Expensive And Cheap Wines Explained
If we look at wine as fermented grape juice, it seems illogical that prices can range from as little as $2 up to $1000 or more. What differences…
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Tested: How Long Can You Keep Wine In A Carafe
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…
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Metal Foil On Wine Bottles: The Reason & How to Remove
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…
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Explained: Do Wine Grapes Contain Alcohol & How Much?
I spent summer vacations on the family wine farm when I was young. I remember a day when my older cousin and I walked in the vineyards, picking…