Stemware Composition 101
Thanks to Wine Folly, I am pleased to tell you that I now know the difference between glass, crystal, and lead-free crystal. You might know
October 8, 2014
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Three Ways to Recognize Bad Wine
There’s nothing sadder than a beautiful bottle of bad wine! You reach for the anticipated bottle, imagining that first smooth, silky sip, the aromatic nose
June 11, 2014
Fake Chinese Wine
Last week, in my article entitled “Exploring Fake Wine,” I talked about the fact that wines that are called fake wines aren’t actually fake. They
July 17, 2013
Exploring Fake Wine
The term fake wine is becoming increasingly popular, so I delved in a bit to see what exactly is meant by fake wine. It turns
July 10, 2013
Wine Steward, Sommelier and Master Sommelier
When you dine at a fine restaurant, you expect your server to provide you with wonderful guidance about the wines he or she recommends. Truth
November 28, 2012
What Is the Wine Term Garrigue?
The beauty of wine is that this ancient beverage continues to renew and refresh itself, delighting connoisseurs and casual consumers alike with unanticipated surprises around
August 15, 2012
Cork Wine Stoppers
Cork wine stoppers are a centuries old staple of the wine industry. Yet, more and more, we see plastic wine stoppers and metal screw caps.
July 18, 2012
Microclimate Study – Part 2
To enhance your wine tasting experience, we are committed to bringing you interesting information on different aspects of wine production and tasting. In Microclimates 101
November 16, 2011
Microclimates 101 – Part 1
Microclimates. Wine lovers have probably heard the term many times. At first glance it appears fairly self-explanatory. It’s just a tiny little area’s temperature, right?
November 9, 2011
Minerality in Wine
A friend asked me to address minerality in wine. While I understood the concept at a high level, I didn’t know enough to fill up
October 5, 2011
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