After last week’s introduction, more about wine aging. Continue reading “Wine aging (2)”
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Wine aging (1)
Most wines are made for immediate consumption; some wines benefit from bottle aging. What’s the difference? Continue reading “Wine aging (1)”
Defense of wine snobs
This is a defense of being a wine snob—a wine snob in the good sense. Continue reading “Defense of wine snobs”
Sparkling wine primer
For many folks New Years is sparkling wine time. Here’s a quick tour of the bubbly basics. Continue reading “Sparkling wine primer”
Christmas port and madeira
We are two days away from the longest night of the year, Christmas is six days away, it will be cold for the next two-plus months. Continue reading “Christmas port and madeira”
Wine glasses
This week: why do wine glasses have stems and other vital issues confronting mankind. Continue reading “Wine glasses”
Open bottles
Although rare at my house, sometimes a bottle of wine is not finished at the finish of the night. How long will it remain drinkable? Continue reading “Open bottles”
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading “Old vine zin”
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us next week, so thoughts today on wines to go with the great harvest feast. Continue reading “Thanksgiving”
Corks and humidity
You store wine bottles horizontally in order to keep the cork damp, thus preventing it from drying out and ruining the wine, right? Continue reading “Corks and humidity”