Category: Facts About Wine

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 →

This week: why do wine glasses have stems and other vital issues confronting mankind. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

It is hard to think of California wine and not think of zinfandel. Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Last week we visited Super Value wine—stuff costing $5 or less. What about the next tier—wines that cost around $10? Continue reading →

Super value wines are those priced around $5 or less. Sounds like a great deal—a super deal. Continue reading →

Deep purple-black color; black and blue fruits, chocolate, pepper on the nose; blackberry, blackcurrant, cranberry, black cherry, chocolate, plum, pepper on the palate. Continue reading →