When tasting any wine, whether formally or just for your own pleasure, there are three main components you should examine: appearance, nose and palate. You might even use terms like ‘legs’ (an indication of alcohol content), or recite a laundry list of fruit, spice or savory aromas that can be detected on the nose […]
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The special edition English Sparkling Wine released earlier this year in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee sold out rapidly, weeks before the nation’s four-day fête in June honoring Her Majesty’s seven-decade reign, which sadly came to an end September 8, 2022. Retailed through the Royal Collection Trust (the charitable arm of the […]
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Whether you call it Grenache, Grenache Noir, Garnacha, or one of the many other names this grape variety goes by, Grenache is a wine grape worth knowing. Traditionally grown in northern Spain where it is still known as Garnacha, the variety spread to southern France centuries ago and is now grown throughout the world. […]
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Whether it’s Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon, all wine grapes start out green and hard. Veraison is a stage in the growing process when the grape begins to soften and change color on the vine, indicating the onset of ripening. Pronounced ver-Ray-zon, it’s both a physical and chemical transformation. It’s also a pretty conspicuous […]
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The wine world is constantly evolving. As trends change, new leaders emerge with innovations that keep the industry fresh, a little funky and wildly interesting. A few fortunate entrepreneurs get their start on Shark Tank, a TV show where people pitch ideas to a panel of investors. If all goes well, the start-up receives the […]
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A good vodka gimlet recipe stands on its merit, whether you love, hate, or never heard of the original, gin-based cocktail. A traditional gimlet is made with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Some prefer to use Rose’s Lime Juice, which bartender and author Jeffrey Morgenthaler say delivers a “bracing, bitter, tart edge.” The gimlet […]
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As cinematic and celebratory as it may seem to loudly pop a cork and spray frothy bubbles, few of us want to waste wine or clean up the aftermath. Fortunately, it’s easy to learn how to open a bottle of Champagne and not lose a drop or dodge projectiles. Here are five steps to […]
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Fleur de Miraval ER2 is Château Miraval’s first release since Pitt paired with new partners on the brand. Brad Pitt got into the booze industry, much like every other notable celeb in Hollywood, years back with now ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Earlier this month, Angelina Jolie offloaded her stake in Château Miraval — the wine brand […]
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Are you a wine lover and looking for a place to celebrate your wedding? Well, you might as well consider this in your bucket list. West Virginia has that place all in one, a vineyard with an underground chapel and stocked with countless bottles of wine. It’s time you found out all about Lambert’s Vineyard […]
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Grapes are the most significant raw materials during the winemaking process. A good understanding of grape composition is vital in understanding the process of winemaking as well as making better quality wine. Grapes are made of chemical and physical properties, as discussed below. Physical Composition The fruit of the grape is a berry, and a […]
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