Port Wine (A Semi-Complete Guide)
noun: Port wine
a strong, sweet, typically dark red fortified wine, originally from Portugal, typically drunk as a dessert wine.
How to recork a bottle of wine
It’s inevitable. At some point, you’re going to open a bottle of wine and somehow not finish it all in one sitting. And when that happens, you’ll need to know how to store that wine in a way that keeps it fresh. Keep reading for tips such as using wax …
Why Does Wine Need to Breathe?
Why Does Wine Need to Breathe? If you like a good glass of wine, you’ve probably heard people talking about ‘letting wine breathe’, ‘decanting’ and ‘aerating’ wine. It’s not as difficult as it sounds to enjoy quality wine at its best, though. What does letting a wine breathe mean? ‘Letting …
What is the best red wine for health?
Generally, wine is considered to be bad for you. But, in moderation, it turns out, it can be good. ‘Moderation’ is the key, as is choosing the right red wine for maximum health benefits. Drinking anything to excess is not going to help your heart, or any other part of …
What is the difference between light, medium, and full bodied wines?
Part of the way a wine tastes is down to its body. This description ties in with how much alcohol a wine has, but is also affected by other factors such as climate and quality of the grapes. It is a complicated idea to describe, but often comes down to …
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What is the difference between Moscato & Moscato d’Asti?
Moscato, the sweet Italian dessert wine, comes from the Muscat family of grapes. This versatile grape produces white, yellow, pink and black grapes, depending on the location. California is a centre for Moscato production, including 250 acres of the rare Black Muscat grape. Often considered the oldest domesticated grape variety, …
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