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Why And When Do We Decant Wine

It’s likely that you have a wine decanter sitting in your home, especially if you were recently married; yet you have no idea when or how you are supposed to use it. Or for that matter, why you even would. Decant simply means to pour a wine from one vessel, its bottle, into another. WhileContinue reading “Why And When Do We Decant Wine”

3 Tips to Better Tasting Beer

We are living in a golden age of craft beers. Originally invented by the ancient Egyptians, every culture now has its own tastes regarding beer. The process of making beer is so multi-faceted, it’s a miracle that any gets made at all. However, there are lots of steps along the way that could quickly torpedo aContinue reading “3 Tips to Better Tasting Beer”

Rum Cocktail Recipes: What Mixes Well with Rum?

Most people love drinking. It is an activity that adults can enjoy any time and for any reason. Some drink to celebrate a milestone, relax after a tiring week at work, or to reconnect with old friends. Whatever the case may be, people in these situations rarely say no to well-mixed, delicious drinks. From beer,Continue reading “Rum Cocktail Recipes: What Mixes Well with Rum?”

6 Best Alternatives for Red and White Cooking Wines

If you are preparing for dinner and realize you do not have the cooking wine on hand that your dish is calling for, don’t be so quick to dismiss that recipe! There are several alternatives for red or white wine for cooking, and you probably have them in your kitchen! We use wine for cooking to add acidity, color,Continue reading “6 Best Alternatives for Red and White Cooking Wines”

Pairing Beef with Red Wine

Which red wine goes well with prime rib, roast tenderloin, or beef stew? Find out here.

How to match wine glasses with your favourite wines when entertaining at home

For decades now, wine has been categorised as an opulent accompaniment to any gathering or soirée. The luxe beverage offers an array of options to suit one’s palate and personality which makes it an ideal choice while entertaining at home. Consumption of wine is known to have a couple of prerequisites like food pairings or even glass pairings to elevate its experience.

Is Mead Gluten-Free?

Mead—a sweet alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and other ingredients—will not be safe in most cases if you can’t have gluten, especially if you’re particularly sensitive to trace gluten. Mead is frequently made with gluten-containing ingredients such as barley and barley malt or with ingredients and/or processes that carry a high risk of gluten cross-contamination.

Health, wealth, and wine

For most wine drinkers, vino is part of a lifestyle, one that includes many other factors influencing health. This creates a challenge for scientists interested in the relationship of wine to anti-aging and its effects on fitness.

Are natural wines healthier?

Natural wines, made without additives and from organically grown grapes, should be healthier, right? Scientifically, it’s harder to prove than you might think, and it is possible that some manipulated wines may actually have benefits. To be clear, I am not here to defend the use of additives such as “Mega Purple” especially when they are used to hide deficiencies in bulk production wines, but in the interest of science I try to keep an open mind.

8 Reasons Drinking Alcohol Is Actually Good for You

Fresh breath, a strong heart, immunity…who knew that consuming beer, wine, and other liquors could give you a healthy advantage?