I am at the point in my wine education where I struggle to drink or lay down certain wines. Of course I would love to afford a case and try one each year, but hey I am a working sap. Can you advise on CA Pinot, CA Syrah, and ZIN holding practices? And better yet, who is the best person to consult on specifc wines?
Please describe to the best of your ability the difference between Merlot, Sangiovese, Gewürztraminer, and Muscat wines? (For example: What is the difference in PRICE? What is the difference in the origin of the grapes? What is the difference in sweetness/acidity?
We recently went to a local winery where there was free tastings & tours. I noticed another customer leaving a tip on the counter & I was wondering if this is an accepted procedure & what the customary amount?
What is Kir, and how would you prepare it? I have heard that the recipe calls for sparking white wine and a liquor. However I don't know what the liquor is. Please clarify. Thanks!
I have some magnums of 2005 Chateauneuf du Papes. If these were normal size bottles, I would think about opening them in 5-7 years. But what effect does the larger bottle size have on wine evolution? Should I wait twice as long to open since the bottle is twice as large?
I have a small (50 bottle) wine refrigerator that I use to store some of my better wines. It does a great job with maintaining the correct temperature. The humidity is maintained with a small tray filled with water. The problem is that I have noticed that a musty smell has developed inside. First - I assume the smell is caused by some mold or mildew that has developed - is this potentially harmful to the wine being stored? Second - what can I do to correct the problem?
Can you explain what makes a wine kosher...or perhaps the question is why aren't all wines kosher? And what steps make wines kosher for passover?
I have decided it is time I become a wine connoisseur or at least learn what I like, the best wine to serve with my dinner ,and the correct glass to serve it in. Where do I start?
What grape has the most plantings in Bordeaux?
I have a Barolo 2000 terre di bo given to me about 2 yrs ago and is still sitting on my shelf. I want to know for how I could keep it for ? I keep it in my basement about room temperature. I tried to search the internet for this year it seems like no one carries this year of Barolo Terra Di Bo anymore.
