There was a time when lighting a wine cellar was something that was very much frowned upon. Anyone that knows wine is aware that the wrong kind of lighting will only damage fine wines, as it can increase the temperature of the wines. This increase in temperature degrades the organic compounds in the wine and […]
If you are a wine lover and have an avid interest in everything related to whites, reds and sparkling wines, there may come a time when you start contemplating on starting a collection. You may look online for cellaring ideas or peruse magazine, or even admire expansive wine cellars that people you know have. It’s […]
It’s pretty common for people to serve most drinks at extremely cool temperatures; when you have a close friend come over for dinner, you may just pull out a fine claret from your wine cellar and put in in the refrigerator to chill it well before you serve it at dinner. If you do this […]
If you are a wine lover and tend to consume and serve a lot of wine, it’s likely that you don’t need any practice with opening up a wine bottle – but the question here is- are you actually doing it the right way? There is a right way to open wine bottles, and here […]
If you’re a wine aficionado, chances are you are interested in getting a wine cellar installed in your home. However, it’s highly likely that you might not have considered getting one incorporated into the structure when you got the house built, or you may have felt that there isn’t enough space for one. [vc_separator type=’normal’ […]
If you are just starting out on your wine collection, you must be hungry to know more about every aspect of wines; and storage is a very important factor that you would have to keep in view at all times. Regardless of whether you are storing wine for the short-term or the long term, it’s […]
Anyone who savours wines knows that there are different ways in which different wines have to be tasted and enjoyed. If you have just started your romance with wines, you must be eager to know more about everything related to them. Here we discuss the basics of tasting red wine. These will significantly enhance your […]
France is the one country that’s known across the world, for its wines. Every region has some specific wine varieties, with traditions that date back centuries. Regardless of whether you visit the classic Champagne houses in Champagne or the stunning chateaux of Loire and Bordeaux; visiting any of the wine regions in France is truly […]
Everything about wines is special. From the grapes that are used in making them and the manner in which they are grown, to how they are aged and stored. In fact, even the method of tasting, pouring, serving and pairing them is pretty interesting too. The variety of wines is mind-boggling and there is something […]
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