So you want to host a wine-tasting party? What a wonderful idea! Whether you’re a novice or an expert, a wine-tasting party is an elegant, entertaining and fun way to learn about wine. Here is what you’ll need: • FRIENDS – You need friends because wine tastes better …
Re-corking wine bottles is a rare practice that consists of retiring the old cork of a wine bottle and replacing it with a brand new one. As an average, some wineries suggest replacing the cork every 20-30 years. Some recommend doing it after 15 years. Since a lot of wine consumption is …
Whether you live in Hollywood or simply came from out of town for a short visit, chances are you have noticed a vineyard near the Hollywood sign. This isn’t just a decor for a movie set, but real vines with real grapes. Here in Los Angeles, people are slightly jaded …
Where does cork come from? Corks are made out of… well, cork. It is harvested from a tree called “Quercus suber“, Latin for oak cork (chêne liège in French). These trees have a life expectancy of two to six hundred years. They primarily grow in countries that run along the coast …
Nothing says party like a good bubbly! Sparkling wine makes every occasion so much fun and exciting. From the desirable shape of the bottle to the glamorous style of the flutes, from the powerful sound of the cork popping to the much coveted drink, it is no wonder Sparkling wine keeps …
To all my followers and avid readers, I wish you a WINE-derful new year full of joy, happiness and wine discoveries. Remember one simple rule: “Wine is a shared Experience.” – Wine Ponder Stay connected in 2013, and be the first one to read the latest wine news from Wine Ponder. …
Get your fill of funny wine names! Then go to the store and buy wine with funny wine names… Because it’s fun and in some cases, quite tasty ; ) Funny Wine Names From the rudest to the most absurd, from the unorthodox to the conventional, wine names have …
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, …
“One glass a day keeps the doctor away.” – One glass of wine per day… Is this true? or is this just a clever marketing scheme that allows us to enjoy a glass of wine guilt free? Who knows… but when a reputable health insurance proclaims that very statement on their …
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