The Wine Ponderer has already written about Wine Bottle Shapes And Sizes. But I wanted to address why the sizes of bottles matter. Have you ever walked into a restaurant or a wine store and seen the very large bottles of wine? What is up with that? How practical is …
How long will wine last in a bottle that’s been opened? What does “toast” have to do with wine? How many wineries are there in the United States? These and many other questions about wine will be answered here. LEFTOVER WINE There is no specific length of time of …
This holiday wine post is a follow-up to the previous one on WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. I addressed the red wines – specifically Pinot Noirs, Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons. This time, I will take on white wine, dessert wine and sparkling wine. So no matter if you are buying a …
The holidays are upon us and that means a lot of parties and entertaining… and of course, wine. So what to pour if you’re hosting? What to bring if you’re going? What to buy if you’re gifting? Just like anything else, it always depends on your scale of effort… or, …
According to the LA TIMES, Robert Parker is stepping down from his position as Editor-In-Chief for The Wine Advocate. As I referenced in a previous post, Parker was very much responsible for utilizing the 100-point tasting system that rated what was in the bottle and, in turn, ended up being …
What is the difference between the aroma and the bouquet when it comes to wine? What is a “blind tasting”? What does it mean when a wine has “legs”? These and many other questions about wine will be answered here. EXPERT WINE PEOPLE • A sommelier is a French …
Thanksgiving is a great holiday for family, food and wine. We often find ourselves in a quandary about what wine to buy for this holiday (among other holidays). There are many factors that influence this decision, not the least of them is budget. You know you don’t want to buy …
Thanksgiving… one of my favorite holidays of the year for its meaning, as well as the delicious food and the wine that rightfully flows, the pleasure of being reunited and sharing a delicious meal with the people you care the most. This is a very Epicurean way of life. We …
Do you know what makes a Meritage wine? What is the most widely plant grape varietal in the world? Where do tannins come from? These and many other questions about wine will be answered here. MERIT IN HERITAGE • A Meritage wine is made from using white or red …
What does the most expensive bottle of wine cost? How did the wine industry start in the United States? What is the most efficient way to chill a bottle of wine? These and many other questions about wine will be answered here. PRICE TAG • The most expensive bottle price …
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