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The common ritual when you order a bottle of wine is that the server will show you the bottle, open it and pour you a small amount. This can be a bit of a nervous moment if you don’t really know what you are supposed to do. But, it’s actually quite s...
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I see this question come up periodically. Someone has an old bottle of wine or discovers that their parents stashed away a bottle that is now quite old. And the first question a lot of people have is “What is this old bottle of wine worth?” Well, th...
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Have you ever opened a bottle of red wine that had turned brown? Or, seen a bottle of white wine that’s turned brown? Well, this is a real issue with wines - as they age. As wines age, they can become oxidized especially if the cork is not entirely...
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Last time we looked at brandy. Brandy is made from distilling wine with or without the solid grape matter. Grappa, on the other hand, is made solely from distilling the ‘leftovers’ from making wine - the fermented skins, stems and seeds from the gra...
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I was recently asked about brandy and Cognac and their various designations. So, let’s take a closer look at the similarities and differences between them. It’s easiest to start off with brandy. Brandy refers to a wide range of spirits, made mostly ...
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