Wine tasting is an art that goes beyond simply sipping a drink. It involves a sequential process of assessing flavors, aromas, and textures, all with a goal of better understanding what the wine is. Among the various approaches to wine tasting, blind wine tastings stand out as a great way to become familiar with varieties and regions, offering participants a journey of sensory exploration and discovery.
Today, I wanted to breach a topic that may surprise a few people: chilling red wine. While we often associate red wine with room temperature enjoyment, this is a lesser known preparation that can take your red wine experience to new heights! Granted, there are already reds we drink chilled, like Lambrusco, but I'm talking about regular reds. Next time think about popping your favorite red varietal in the fridge for a...
Summer has arrived. It’s time to soak in the vitamin D and find some refreshing things to drink. Can we interest you in a glass of rosé? Even just looking at it, the pink-hued wine soothes the mind before it hits the body. It’s cool, it’s pretty, it’s versatile. And its alcohol levels are restrained so you won’t lose your head. Join me on a journey as we explore why rosé wine...
It’s finally here. We kicked off the blog today. “Wine in Hungary” here we come! And since we also taste and appreciate many many types of alcohol, we’re going to hit lots of topics on the broader alcohol scene as well. As owners of a dynamic wine bar, we're constantly on the lookout for new and interesting wines. Keeping the drink list vibrant and enticing is important for our role as a...