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How to Pair Wine with Food (video)
How to pair wine with food? The old adage that white wine pairs well with fish while red wine works with meat, serves as a good basis to start from, according to wine expert Brandon Walsh, president of Reston, Va.-based Hosted ...Continue reading
Wines To Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner
Pairing wines with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a controversial affair. Seriously.
That is because there is a wide range of opinions about what pairs best with turkey, a bird that supplies two distinct meat ...Continue reading
How to Open Champagne (And Why It Shouldn't Pop)
Champagne is supposed to open with a bang, right? Not necessarily, in fact a huge celebratory "pop!" is actually a sign that it was opened by an amateur. Experts contend that a bottle of champagne opened with skill will make only ...Continue reading
How is Wine Priced?
Wine prices vary wildly and considering the fact that expensive wine doesn't always taste better one can't help but wonder: how are wine prices determined? Who or what decides which will be expensive and which will be a bargain?
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Does Expensive Wine Really Taste Better?
Does expensive wine really taste better? Yes, no, and sometimes.
Yes.
Many of the most expensive wines command a high market price because they belong to a popular or rare vintage, come from a winery with an outstanding ...Continue reading
How to Use a Wine Key Like a Pro
Also called 'waiter's friends,' wine keys can be tricky to use successfully if you're not familiar with how they work. Here's a quick 'how to' guide to using them like a pro.
Step 1: Open the blade and use it to cut and remove ...Continue reading
How to Chill Wine Quickly
Serving wine at the right temperature can make all the difference when it comes to how they taste. Wine that is served too warm or too cold can alter the flavor and hence ruin the experience. First, find out what is the correct ...Continue reading
Wine Serving Temperatures
Wine, an item that is simple enough to select at a restaurant, yet when purchasing for yourself or as a gift, the details can be overwhelming. For example, consider wine temperature. How many times have you sampled a great wine at ...Continue reading
