Food & Drink

Learn the Basics of White Wine

June 14, 2010

White wine was considered to be the drink for kings and nobles in ages long past. In fact, white wine residue was found in pottery jars inside king Tutenkhamen’s tomb. This was an exciting find because only red wine had been found in tombs prior to this. The amateur may believe white wine is made [...]

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Learn the Basics of Red Wine

June 14, 2010

No matter what kind of grape is used, it is the skins that produce the beautiful color of red wine. The skins must be left in with the juice during the first fermentation period. This process is called maceration. The length of time they are left in with the juice is responsible for the depth [...]

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A Handbook Of Wine 1922 Reprint: How To Buy, Serve, Store And Drink It [Paperback]

June 14, 2010

Ordinary wine bought from the corner store is not one that you should try and store for years, thinking that it will improve the taste. Some wines are meant to be opened and used soon after they are bottled. But once you become a wine connoisseur, you will want to purchase wines especially to keep [...]

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