How Long Does Open Wine Last?
April 13, 2011
Sometimes (but admittedly not that often for most), you run into the issue that you have an open bottle of wine that you just can’t seem to finish.
Sure, you can flip on the TV, fill your glass and go to town on a bottle or two, but your boss may not appreciate you showing up late the next morning with a raging hangover!
What exactly is the problem? Why can’t you just stick the cork back in the bottle and leave it until you’re in the mood for another drink?
The problem is that oxygen and wine are not the best of friends. Small amounts of oxygen during the aging process can actually help red wines evolve, making them more complex and smooth. Too much though, and the wine will start to evolve for the worse, and the flavors will start to fade. Sticking the cork back in the bottle will not stop the process. Once a wine is exposed to oxygen, the process of deterioration begins and closing the bottle again will not stop it. However, putting the cork back in will limit the continued exposure to more oxygen and will slow the process.
If you don’t want to shell out a few dollars for some device to save your bottle, the best method is to put the cork back in the bottle and put it in the refrigerator – white and red. Cooling the wine slows the oxidation process, giving you more time to come back to the bottle. Of course if it’s a red wine, don’t forget to take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you want to drink it so it has time to come back up to temperature.
Posted in Facts | Tagged Champagne, Madeira, Oxidization, Port, Sherry | Leave a comment //2nd Thursday Patio Parties at Eleven South
April 12, 2011
Caution!!!
April 11, 2011
Lunch with Victoria Ordonez.
April 11, 2011
On Tues April 5th 2011, I got the chance to meet with Victoria Ordonez, sister to Spanish wine importer Jorge Ordonez. After an always amazing lunch at Taverna, I got a few minutes to ask her a little more about the Jorge Ordonez import company, and her role within it.
So how long has the Jorge Ordonez import company been around?
About 23 years now.
And how long have you been involved with the company?
Since 2004.
What took you so long?
<laughs> Oh, I was busy in my original career in the medical field. I got my PhD in 2001, and in more recent years I specialized in medical research management, working as Director of the European Office of the Research Foundation of Hospital Regional Carlos Haya and CEO of the foundation.
Posted in Interview | Tagged Dessert Wine, Jacksonville, Jorge Ordonez, Malaga, Moscatel, Ordonez, Rioja, Spain, Taverna, Victoria Ordonez | Leave a comment //This Week in Wine…
April 9, 2011
Trump buys Kluge winery operation for $6.2 million
The Trump Organization, headed by business mogul and potential presidential candidate Donald Trump, bought the bulk of the Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard at auction.
So it seems that The Donald wants to get into winemaking! It’s nice to see that he wants to restore Kluge to its former glory, only time will tell how that works out for him! No word on whether he’s going to be picking the grapes himself…
U.S. survey uncorks our buying habits, attitudes
The results of a new study about how much wine we’re drinking, who’s drinking it, what we’re drinking and how often might lift an eyebrow (or not).
I can’t say I was too surprised by the findings. The survey shows that Millennials are driving wine growth in the wine market, and are more open to screw-caps and trying new and exciting wines. Baby Boomers stick to the “classics” and are less like to experiment.
It still blows my mind how much wineries still rely wholly on targeting the Boomers and forget about every other market.
Posted in News | Tagged Australia, Gary Vaynerchuk, Napa, Social Media | Leave a comment //
Grouper with Cucumber Salad and Soy-Mustard Dressing Paired With Vina Robles White Blend 2009
April 8, 2011
It’s been far too long since I’ve featured a food and wine pairing!
I find that pairing with food is one of my favorite ways of analyzing a wine. So many New World wines seem to be more suited for stand-alone drinking, with food seeming to be an after-thought. It’s therefore always nice to see how these wines stand up to certain cuisines.
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Asian, California, Cucumber, Daikon, Mirin, Pairing, Paso Robles, Publix, Recipe, Sauvignon Blanc, Seafood, Verdelho, Vermentino, Viognier | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
