Rosé is a wine that is enjoyed in warm weather, by the pool, at the beach and by the lake. It’s wonderfully refreshing and pairs well with most foods. But, like wearing white clothing, rosé is generally not ‘in style’ after Labor Day. And that’s a ...
I was recently asked about the differences between Sherry and Port. And while they may at first seem similar, they are actually quite different.
Both Sherry and Port are fortified wines meaning that distilled spirits, like brandy, are added to the w...
Ever wonder what “Vin Sec” means on the label of a bottle of Riesling?
In French it literally means ‘dry wine.’
Riesling is a wine that is most famously produced in Germany where nearly half the world’s Riesling grapes are grown. Other great produ...
While strolling through the wine section of my local grocery store, I was asked “Do you know what Jug Wine is?” My attention was drawn to a sign above the shelves that identified the section as “Jug Wine.”
My first reaction was to state that it’s...
In a recent blog, I wrote about sediment in wine. Those are the particle that are left in your wine glass or inside the wine bottle from tiny particles of grape skins, seeds and stems that are a natural part of wine making. And, other than being an u...
It’s a common problem. You buy a bottle of wine that you want to server that same day. And you want it chilled. So, is the freezer a good option for quickly chilling a bottle of wine?
Well, chilling a bottle of wine in the freezer is one method. But...