Here are 7 classic wine and cheese pairings that can’t be missed. They explore the awesomeness of what this iconic match has to offer with some of the world’s most interesting wines. 7 Classic Wine and Cheese Pairings Of course this doesn’t mean that just any wine is perfect with any cheese. So where do you begin? In this article, we will explore 12 wine and cheese pairings that represent […]
Pairing wine and spaghetti is one of the best food experiences you could possibly hope for – rich spices, fresh vegetables, endless variety. It’s delicious eating Italian for the day, so dive in and explore the best wines for spaghetti. The Best Wine For Spaghetti Of course, you don’t need a holiday like National Spaghetti Day (January 4th) to appreciate the finer things about this pasta and its wine-y companions, […]
Alto Adige, Italy The world’s most beautiful wine region that you’ve never heard of? Welcome to Alto Adige, Italy’s best-kept secret. Where is it? Nestled deep into the Italian Alps on the border with Austria and Switzerland. The capital city, Bolzano, is the best place to jump-start your Dolomite wine adventure. Why you should go: This is where North meets South – Germanic, French, and Italian grape varieties, Austro-Hungarian architecture, […]
Once you know these tricks, you won’t be frustrated by a restaurant wine list ever again. Here are 3 tips on how to tackle wine labels. 3 Useful Tips on Reading Wine Labels Some Wines are Labeled by Grape Variety When you see a wine labeled with “grape” words like Cabernet Sauvignon or Albariño, then it’s labeled by grape variety. There are hundreds (actually, thousands) of different wine varieties and […]
You can taste a red wine and suddenly discover your mouth is sizzling – that spicy red wine has a whole world of delicious, zesty compounds that light up your palate and senses. Our quick guide will help you learn about what’s making you wave a hand over your tongue, and where you can look around the world for more delicious and lively wines. Quick Guide to Spicy Red Wine […]
How to open a bottle of wine with a “waiter’s friend” style corkscrew. FYI, these are the restaurant industry standard tool! The Right Way to Open a Bottle of Wine Cut the foil below lower lip. Insert the screw in the center of the cork. Rotate corkscrew 6 half turns. Lever cork out slowly. Wipe off any tartrate crystals or sediment with a napkin. The most pragmatic wine opener Before […]
If you ever have a chance to taste a fresh Chardonnay grape, you’ll see how wildly different it is from Chardonnay wine. Chardonnay grapes taste more like regular table grapes then the complex flavors of apple, lemon, and butter that waft from a glass of Chardonnay wine. Where do flavors in wine come from? Wine’s flavors come from aroma compounds —stereoisomers as scientists call them— that are released during fermentation. […]
Sparkling Red Wine is thrilling and often misunderstood. Likened to cloying hard candy or frothy soda, in reality, some of the finest styles are bone-dry, swinging from ethereally light to robust and bold. Dangerously easy to drink and best served chilled, Sparkling Red is a diverse aperitif and dinner time companion; it can even accompany a luscious dessert. Discover 4 styles to blast away past myths Sparkling Red wines are […]
Wine is delightful, but let’s not get confused and think it’s a health drink. It can be part of a well-balanced diet and lifestyle. If you’re relaxing in the backyard and sipping on a grown-up beverage, there’s something to be gained from making it a glass of red wine. That’s because wine has a handy little compound in it called “Polyphenols.” You won’t get superpowers from them, but they can […]
Back at Claverach, Sam Hilmer has been making wine for almost 20 years. He first became interested in grape growing while raising vegetables on his family’s farm, where Claverach now operates. It wasn’t long before wine grapes were added to the list of crops. Claverach’s first wine, made with Norton and Chambourcin grapes, was bottled in 2002. The vineyard has expanded over the years to include European and French-American hybrid […]
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