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Bringing wine to a party can be a very disappointing experience… especially when you’ve spent a lot of time and money to get just the right bottle! The post Uncorked #750 – A Little “Bringing Wine to the Party” Wisdom appeared... more
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When a winemaker says his operation is underwater, it usually means things are less than profitable, but now ‘winery under water’ means something else. The post Uncorked #749 – Vino 20,000 Leagues Below the Sea appeared first on... more
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It’s one of the very best ways to get the most out of your wine. And, it has little to do with the grapes or winemaking techniques. It’s really all about eye-hand coordination with some physics thrown in. The post Uncorked #748 –... more
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Most Americans know it’s customary to tip 18 to 20 percent in a restaurant. But, what happens when you buy a particularly expensive bottle of wine? Is it okay to short-change? The post Uncorked #747 – Wine Tipping Has Its Limits... more
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Wine has long been known as the great romancer. Just the right wine can make for just the right evening. But, something other than the alcohol may be lowering our inhibitions. The post Uncorked #746 – What’s in that Wine that’s... more
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There’s a new expert in the wine tasting world – and it never has to spit. “The Mini Mouth” is an artificial tongue that can “taste” wine, measure and analyze the chemistry of tannins and astringency that affect the human experience.... more
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Many words used to describe wine obviously have their roots in the olfactory sense, which directly influences taste. But did you ever think about the musical terms that we use to describe wine? The post Uncorked #745 – The... more
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What contains more calories: a large glass of red wine, or a doughnut? The two might just be closer than you think. The post Uncorked #743 – Decanters and Doughnuts appeared first on Welcome to Grape Encounters Radio.
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Have you ever tried your hand at making wine? For one young New York resident, what started as a family ritual turned into a fully-fledged live-in winery. The post Uncorked #743 – The Apartment Winery appeared first on Welcome to... more
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Jacob’s Creek Winery has fired a double shot of innovation straight at the heart of the wine world, and the results are unexpectedly delectable. The post Uncorked #742 – Double Barrel Wines are Locked and Loaded appeared first on... more
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