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During the winter months and the holidays, mulled wine is a very popular drink, especially in European countries. Partly by tradition and partly because it’s a warm drink that is enjoyed on cold evenings. There are many names for mulled wine includi...
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Decanting red wines is somewhat common. Decanting a white wine is less common. But, decanting a sparkling wine? Really? The answer is again, Yes! Decanting a sparkling wine may seem a bit unorthodox and even counter-intuitive, but a sparkling wine ...
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When one thinks about decanting a wine, usually it’s a red wine. Decanting a red wine is generally done for several reasons including allowing any trapped off-smelling odors to quickly dissipate, allowing the wine to “open up” to reveal greater chara...
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Sherry is an often-misunderstood drink. A lot of people think of it as something used in cooking or something their grand-parents sipped on. But, Sherry is actually a wonderful beverage that’s enjoyed by many, especially Spaniards, who sip the good s...
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Wines regularly get described by their aromas – floral, citrus, green apple, melon, herbal, cherry, plum and spice. But, Riesling – can it really include the aroma of petrol? A lot of people might assume a bottle of Riesling must have gone bad if th...
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A decanter is a great vessel to allow a wine to breathe. And, really any container will help a wine breathe. But, all too often, the decanter ends up looking like the one pictured here. This is a beautiful carafe and it’s a great addition to a bar o...
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