Pinot Noir is an incredibly popular wine that is often heavily debated: how often have you been enjoying a glass with friends, discussing whether it was sweet or dry? Unfortunately, this debate is not uncommon and is often a challenging situation to sort out because Pinot Noir can seem both dry and sweet at the …
Do you recall the scene in the 1979 film, The Jerk, when Steve Martin’s character tells the waiter, “Bring us some fresh wine, the freshest you’ve got. This year’s! No more of this old stuff?” It can be challenging to communicate about wine because there’s lots of lingo surrounding the liquid. It requires a lot of information …
Did you know that sweet wine drying techniques date back to the eighth century and were created primarily as a way to increase the lifespan of a bottle of wine? It’s true! However, these wines have become some of the most popular options around the world, particularly in the luscious sweet red variety. Here’s what you need …
Miles from Sideways would be happy to hear that red blend wines have surpassed Merlot sales in recent years. I’m happy to hear that red blend wines, which have been around for centuries, are increasing in popularity. Many have scoffed at my wine adventures over the years, naively imagining a “pinky up” lifestyle of overpriced …
For the casual wine drinker, port wine often comes with a heavy reputation. It’s a wine that’s associated with dark rooms and the upper echelons, a wine with a complex finish and a rich history. If you’ve never drank port wine before, you might think you won’t appreciate it – or worse, won’t even enjoy …
Sometimes there’s nothing better than an excellent, sweet wine. If you’re not the biggest fan of a full-bodied, rich wine, sweet wines are always a refreshing and cheerful option. A bottle of sweet wine is determined as a wine that retains more residual sugar from grapes during fermentation. The sweeter the wine, the more sugar …
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There are few things worse than tasting an intense, alcoholic, dry wine when you don’t like the taste of alcohol. It’s strong and dry on your tongue and can even leave you with a bad taste in your mouth if you dislike the taste of alcohol. Most people enjoy a smooth and fruity wine, often …
If you are the kind of person who loves to relax with a glass of wine, then chances are you have sampled your fair share of different blends over the years. So if you are in the mood to try something new and unconventional, then why not sample one of the most obscure wines in …
