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Newer posts →The Difference Between Old World and New World
December 12, 2010Wine is already a complicated enough topic, and there is a good amount of lingo thrown around. One of the key terms that can confuse people is old world and new world. The difference between old world and new world … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Leave a comment //DIY Wine Bottle Christmas Lights
December 10, 2010There are a couple of things you should know about me before I start this article: firstly I actually don’t mind a little DIY, I can’t say I’m always that good at it, but I do like a challenge! … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Cliff Raven | 8 Comments //Have you ever had a bad case of the Tartrates?
December 3, 2010Along the same lines as sulfites, tartrates are another substance found in wine that have been given a bad rap by wine drinkers! As the pictures above show, tartrates are small crystal-like substances and are often mistakenly assumed by consumers … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Leave a comment //Mythbusting the Punt
November 29, 2010At the bottom of most wine bottles, you’ll find an indentation which if you want to get technical is called a "punt". There are many theories on the origin / purpose of the punt. The most common (and most … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | 2 Comments //It’s that Time of Year Again! Mulled Wine!!!
November 27, 2010The holiday season and colder weather always reminds me of Mulled Wine. Its history can be traced back to Medieval Europe where when wine went bad, it was often sweetened with honey or sugar, and flavored with spices to … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | 2 Comments //Learn to Pair With Your Meal With David Philips from Michael David Winery
November 22, 2010A good little video showcasing the Incognito wines from Michael David Winery.
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