Taking the world one wine at a time.
Aging wine is a tricky thing. I get asked a lot about which wines can age, so I decided it’s time to set the record straight and refer you to a lady named Jancis Robinson. What does she know? Well, the answer comes in 2 parts: -Firstly she’s English. -And if that isn’t enough for you, she is also one of only a handful of female Masters of Wine in the world. She proposes that…
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Given all the changes in recent months, Americans will likely be dealing with a whole new healthcare experience over the next four years. Still, a new survey* by DK Publishing finds millions of people ages 21 and over are wishing to improve their understanding of wine rather than healthcare reform! Perhaps the stress of change is causing many to look for more lighthearted subjects to digest in their free time. When looking to expand their…
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Ok, so the name is bloody awful, but I have to admit I actually quite like the gimmick! Recycling wine bottles always seems to draw the line at sticking a candle in that awful bottle of straw-basket Chianti, and pretending you’re eating in a small ristorante in the heart of Florence. Well not anymore, boys and girls! Depending on how much you want to impress your house guests, you of course want to make sure…
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It gives me great pleasure to announce the 1st official sponsor of this website! Underwood Jewelers was founded in 1928 by industry legend Herbert F. Underwood. The jewelry store started as a diamond and watch store in Palatka, Florida, just prior to The Great Depression. I only ever used William Yeoward wine glasses for my reviews and if you have not experienced true quality wine glasses before, you need to check out the selection at…
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No one likes to look and feel like an idiot when choosing a wine in a nice restaurant, and so I have put together a just few tips to help you avoid embarrassment the next time you are faced with picking out a bottle. 1. Plan ahead. In this crazy technological age we are living in, a great number of restaurants are posting their wine lists on the web. Maybe it’s worth giving a restaurant’s…
Read MoreThis video uses You Tube’s annotation feature, giving the viewer a more interactive experience, kind of like those choose your own adventure books you maybe read when you were a kid. Also don’t worry, even though the video looks like it’s 14 minutes long, it can really be as short or as long as you want it to be! So what better way to start the worlds first ever interactive wine tasting, than for a…
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