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What is orange wine?
You can be forgiven for asking “what is orange wine?” because it’s not that common. Orange wine is made from the juice of white grapes which is allowed to sit on the white skins for days, weeks or perhaps months, depending on the wine-maker’s preference – and yes, it definitely has an orange tint to […]
What are the best glass shapes for serving sparkling wine?
The right answer – whatever you like! Some people like to serve sparkling wine in a flute, which makes for elegant serving. Flutes focus the bubbles more, so you might get some tickling in your nose. Others like to serve wine in a regular wine glass. The reason? With a wider bowl, you’ll be able […]
What makes a wine vegan?
By definition, wine is made from grapes (or from other fruit). So why would anyone worry about whether or not a wine is “vegan”? The question really is, “Why is a wine NOT vegan?” The answer: if a wine is fined (the final filtering of wine before it’s bottled) using egg whites or fish bladder, […]
How much should I spend on a good bottle of wine?
You don’t have to break the bank to buy a good bottle of wine. While some wines come with high price tags, that doesn’t always equate to better quality. The price of wine is influenced by several factors. The region where the grapes are grown, such as Bordeaux or Napa Valley, can drive up the […]
What are the different types of Pinot?
Almost everyone is familiar with Pinot Noir – it’s a dark-skinned grape that’s difficult to work with produces a beautiful wine that can be very complex. But what are the different types of Pinot? You might be surprised just how many variations of Pinot there are – and they are all genetic variations of a […]
The “Just Right” Temperature for Wine: How to Chill
Remember the story of Goldilocks and the three bears? Where the perfect item was “just right”? Imagine this as the Goldilocks of wine stories—finding that “just right” temperature for wine that makes that sip of wine dance on your taste buds. First, “room temperature” is not universal. Picture yourself in a cozy French chateau, sipping […]
