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“One of the first things you should do when determining whether a bottle of wine is still good is to look at the space between the cork and the wine. Most bottles should have roughly a quarter-inch between the cork and the wine in the bottle. You don’t need to pull...
If you’re a wine connoisseur or enjoy a good Cabernet
“If you’re a wine connoisseur or enjoy a good Cabernet, you likely don’t need another reason to put “wine tasting” on a list of activities you like. But science has one for you: it can stimulate the brain more than a lot of other activities (from listening to a...
Chinese wine is booming
“Today, Chinese wine is booming. The Communist government toned down its anti-business rhetoric, which has helped encourage small winemaking businesses, while the new, wealthier middle class has emerged as an eager market. Local production, too, has ramped up in both...
Some of the great Old World wine-making countries
“Even a glass-or-two-with-dinner wine drinker knows that Germany, Austria, Italy, and France are some of the great Old World wine-making countries. Landlocked Switzerland, which shares a border with each, though, is rarely mentioned among them. It’s a pity, as the...
Cabernet Sauvignon’s star is on the rise in Washington
“Cabernet Sauvignon’s star is on the rise in Washington, as production has increased more than 50% in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down. What accounts for this dramatic increase? A series of warm vintages since 2013 have allowed growers to successfully...
At its core, kosher winemaking is identical to traditional winemaking
“At its core, kosher winemaking is identical to traditional winemaking. The key difference is that the entire procedure, both in the vineyards and in the winery, must be overseen and certified by an authorized rabbi. Smaller accommodations must be made along the way,...
Hill towns capture the imagination and inspire travel
“Hill towns capture the imagination and inspire travel, and Provençal villages situated around the Dentelles de Montmirail are no exception. These villages anchor gem wine regions of France’s Southern Rhône Valley, distinct cru defined by their own names:...
Pizza purists head to Naples
"Pizza purists head to Naples for the original Margherita and whisky geeks flock to the Highlands to sip scotch in its birthplace, but to taste wine at its source, you need to visit Georgia, the tiny Caucasian nation that’s been making wine longer than anywhere in the...
When we think about Oregon wine country
When we think about Oregon wine country, we often think of the Willamette Valley, a cooler region on the west side of the Cascades that often has gray skies, often a bit of rain. A climate perfect for Pinot Noir, the red grape of France’s Burgundy region. What we...