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In particular, the practice of sniffing the just-dislodged cork sends a clear signal that the sniffer THINKS he knows a lot about wine.
But, hey, if his guests are impressed, no harm done.
However, there are a few things that the host of...
How to Be the Perfect Host... at a Restaurant |
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In particular, the practice of sniffing the just-dislodged cork sends a clear signal that the sniffer THINKS he knows a lot about wine.
But, hey, if his guests are impressed, no harm done.
However, there are a few things that the host of...
Wines Gone Bad |
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Just as bad things sometimes happen to good people, it's possible for a bottle of wine to "go bad."
Because wine does not come with a "use by" date stamped on the label, it can be difficult to detect a "bad" bottle before opening it.
The good news is that 95 percent of all wines have absolutely nothing wrong with them. Among bottles sealed with closures other than cork, that percentage is closer...
What Does Wine Smell Like? |
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Fear. That's the best way to describe the expression. That's because rarely in our lives have we ever been asked to think about aromas. We know that a loaf of bread in the oven smells like a loaf of bread, and that a piece of chocolate smells like chocolate. But what does wine smell like?
So we've come up with a few questions of our own that you can ask yourself while your nose is in the wine glass. The questions have no...
K-J Red Wine Specialist Passes Away |
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Despite suffering the ravages of pancreatic cancer, the 46-year-old father of two was still at work, overseeing production of the winery's Bordeaux blends.
But after being admitted to UCSF Medical Center a...
It's a Dirty Job... |
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Like so many things vinous, it depends on whom you ask.
Let's start with the French. In France, soil provides the very basis of quality assessment and plays the key role in the concept of terroir. In fact, the country's entire appellation controlee system is based...
Coming Soon: Tailor-Made Wine Yeasts |
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The breakthrough paves the way for development of improved wine yeast -- a key component in winemaking.
"Availability of improved wine yeast will put winemakers in a stronger position to control fermentation and develop wines with...
10 Wines for Your Home Wine Rack |
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Particularly among apartment or condo dwellers - or families that are downsizing their homes as their kids go off to college or get married - space can be at a premium.
During the past year, we received countless emails and phone calls from members regarding what kind of wines they should have on hand when...
Thumbs Down on Topping Up |
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1) The server is trying to drain the bottle with the hope of selling the diners another.
2) The restaurant is extremely busy, and the server is trying to "turn over" the table as...
Vintners to Get Expanded Lab Space |
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Ganau America, a subsidiary of family-owned Sugherificio Ganau S.p.A. of Sardinia, purchased 2.8 acres of land in late May and plans to build a 40,000-square-foot facility about a half-mile away from its current location at 21750 Eighth St. East in Sonoma. The new location is in Carneros Business Park, a 53-acre, newly approved development just north of the intersection of Eighth Street East and Highway 121.
The goal is to open the...
Keeping Your Wine Safe |
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Whether you're a serious collector or a casual drinker, you'll want to protect your investment and try to reduce or eliminate the forces of these elements. Many wines (especially reds) will improve with age. This means that any wine enthusiast will need to store some wine for some length of time.
Here are some key factors to consider when planning a...
