• Why don’t wine smells always correspond to wine tastes? Continue reading “Interesting wine facts”
Category: Facts About Wine
Wine aging (2)
After last week’s introduction, more about wine aging. Continue reading “Wine aging (2)”
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)”
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”
Wine stimulates brain
Perhaps you imagine doing complex math problems, listening to classical music, or solving word puzzles are among the best ways to neurologically stimulate your brain. Continue reading “Wine stimulates brain”
Old vine zin
It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading “Old vine zin”
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”
Cork presentation
The sommelier at the elegant restaurant deftly cuts the foil on the special bottle of wine she recommended, skillfully utilizes the double-hinged waiters corkscrew to extract the cork, and briskly removes the cork from the worm. In a flourish, she places the cork on the table or a small tray next to you. Continue reading “Cork presentation”