Wine is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages and you probably heard stories, of how people found centuries-old wines and they were still ok. Stories like this make you wonder, how long does wine stay fresh? Does wine expire? Unopened wine can stay fresh for many years, but it can also go bad very quickly … Continued
Opening a bottle of sparkling wine can be quite an event when that cork pops out. But have you ever wondered why corks are so important in winemaking? What is a cork made out of? And why do they come in different shapes and sizes? Did you know, you can have natural, synthetic, or even … Continued
When talking about wine, one might be confused by the terminology and french words, which are sometimes hard to understand. Wine is a complex and diverse beverage with long history. Some winery words and terms can be special and you can even take classes for them, but it’s probably enough that you learn a few … Continued
Your guests are already arriving and you forgot to chill your wine bottles. You quickly put wine in the freezer. The party is going on well, but after the guests leave and you’re cleaning your wine glasses, you remember there is still one bottle left in the freezer. And you question yourself, does wine freeze? … Continued
Wine racking is not really about putting your wine collection into a nice rack you just bought. It is a process of moving wine from one vessel to another. And is something all wines need to go through. Winemaking is an art form, from the grapes in the vineyard to the final product – wine. … Continued