In my last article, I went through the documentary SOMM. This post covers the follow-up movie about ten very compelling wine stories, SOMM: Into The Bottle. You don’t have to have seen SOMM to watch Into The Bottle, but it is helpful. Somm: Into The Bottle – Ten Wine …
Blending ingredients together is fun! I remember doing this a lot as a kid. Though the result was far was being edible or potable, it was always an exciting experience. I started with multiple components and ended up with a brand new one. Comparing my childhood chemistry sessions with the …
What does it take to become a Master Sommelier? The movie SOMM documents four Master Sommelier candidates through their journey of taking the most demanding exam in the wine industry. In an effort to join the prestigious and exclusive organization, “The Court of Master Sommeliers”, you need to be an expert in …
Fence wine… What is Fence Wine??? Fence wine is a one-of-a-kind wine sharing experience that is quite pleasant, yet they are few and far between these days. Fence wine is a recipe for happiness and I am about to explain how YOU can enjoy it as well. Sure! Anyone can do it… You simply …
“What should I bring?” is the question we’ve all asked ourselves when heading over to someone’s house for dinner. You can’t show up empty-handed. A bouquet of fresh seasonal flowers for the hostess is always nice, and you can’t go wrong with that. Then comes the wine and that is often quite …
Since I started wine pondering, I wrote quite a few articles about wine bottle sizes and shapes. I just recently received various requests for more specific measurements. So I tooled myself with a tape measurer and a caliper, and I started measuring wine bottles from my own collection. Everything you want to …
Over the last few centuries people have pondered about wine. Politicians, writers, poets, philosophers, artists and wine enthusiasts, they all use wine quotes and sayings to share the true meaning of wine. I carefully picked 20 funny wine quotes & wine expressions from my own collection. The wine quotes are listed below from 20 to …
As the temperature rises, make a classic Italian aperitif, the Bicyclette wine cocktail, your go-to wine cocktail for the warm summer nights ahead. This orange-hued drink is both bracing and slightly bitter, which makes it perfect for whetting appetites before bar snacks or dinner. The best part? All you really need …
“Sulfites (also spelled sulphites – ˈsəlˌfīt) are compounds that contain the sulfite anion SO32−. The sulfite ion is the conjugate base of bisulfite. Although its sulfurous acid is elusive, its salts are widely used.” Are you still with me? The fact is, I could go on and on talking about …
BUTT A “butt” was a medieval unit of measure used for wine and other alcoholic beverages. It is also a large cask (also called a pipe) that contains about 475 litres (126 gallons) of wine. That means if you fill the barrel up, you technically have a buttload of wine! The inner …
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