Wine Tasting 101: 4th of July Wines
The fourth of July brings to mind memories of family cookouts, fireworks, small town parades, and ….wine? Well no, probably not. As modern Americans we celebrate the 4th with an ice cold beer, but this has not always been the case. Our country’s founding fathers toasted the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a [...]
Wine Tasting 101:What Am I Really Tasting? (The Final Chapter)
A Description of Common Wine Varietals and Flavors – The Bold Reds I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer so far! I would love to hear about your WEE! for the summer’s events. If you have tried some the whites and lighter reds, and you’re ready to move on to a bolder wine-stay tuned! [...]
Wine Tasting 101: What Am I Really Tasting?
If you are a die hard red wine lover, or if you are trying to expand your palate beyond white wine, you will be so pleased with your WEE! (Wine Enjoyment Experience!) after reading this. We’re covering the basics of red wines, common varietals and flavors along with some simple food pairings.
Wine Tasting 101: What am I Really Tasting?
Now some people say as long as you like the wine and you like the food-that is a good pairing. While this is true to an extent, it is also true that your Wine Enjoyment Experience (WEE!) can also be enhanced with greater knowledge of the different types of wine and which one complements what food. With Spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, we’ll start with the WEE! of white wines. Most importantly, remember to have fun! This is your Wine Enjoyment Experience-make it your own.
Wine Tasting 101: Look Like You Know What You’re Doing
Have you ever been to a tasting or out to dinner with someone who appeared to know so much about wine, that it was intimidating? This need not be the case. Drinking wine should be fun and informative. The more you taste, the more developed your palate will become; but this is a subject of another post. Today, just the basics of tasting.
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