Taste the Rainbow Color is a cue to style and age. Young, fresh, light-bodied white wines will have a…
Feeling Foggy This Morning? Wines are commonly filtered before bottling to remove dead yeast cells and bits of grape.…
A Fancy Name for Flowers Floraison: The flowering of the grapevines near the end of spring
Sometimes Younger Is Better In Spain, wines might be labeled with words that indicate their age. For example, “Joven”…
Desperately Seeking a Successful, Stable…Wine Malolactic fermentation is not always carried out in white wine production; however, it is…
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Taste the Rainbow Color is a cue to style and age. Young,…
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Here is an easy frosé recipe made with Caposaldo Rosé that will be a hit at your next luncheon or party. It only has three ingredients and isn’t too sweet! Get out your strawberries, blender, and bottle of rosé.
Sometimes Younger Is Better In Spain, wines might be labeled with words…
Q. What is a pét-nat? A. Pét-nat is short for Pétillant-Naturel and refers to sparkling wines made by the…
Q. What is easy but important advice for serving wine and cheese? A. Don’t chill your wine or your…
Never have I identified with any wine (yet) as strongly as I have with the Rebellious red blend wine…
Q. In wine, when is rotten a good thing? A. Under normal conditions, Botrytis cinerea, or bunch rot, is…
Q. What gives a wine ageability and structure? A. Tannins and acid give wine ageability and structure—essential components if…
Q. What is the grape that Prosecco is made from called? A. Prosecco is made from the Glera grape…
Returning to my love of la cucina rustica Italiana, where few, fresh ingredients render simple yet savory dishes, today…
The sparkling wine from Northern Italy, Prosecco (often referred to as Italian Champagne, which couldn’t be further from reality)…
Before I even knew Somerset cheddar existed, when I tasted my first bite of Extra-Sharp White Cheddar as a…
Q. Which of these is a good way to chill a wine quickly? A. Add cold water to the…
These small-batch vegan gingerbread cupcakes are the ultimate holiday treat! They are moist, soft, and perfect enjoyed with a…
Q. What is a Super Tuscan made from? A. Super Tuscan wines are made with all or some non-indigenous…
There are zillions of holiday wine articles out there, so we made browsing easy by curating the articles we…
Today’s posting introduces probably the most distant wine I have ever had to date: an exquisite Bordeaux blend from…
There’s a lot to consider when hosting a dinner party. Guest lists, food, conversation, and ambiance are up to…
