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Written by Anne Kennedy
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Did you know if you are planning on ordering an expensive fine wine in a restaurant, you should call them first? Did you know about the little corkscrew that cost $30 thousand dollars? Did you know the flavor of some wines are better detected at certain temperatures? Did you know the shape of the glass affects the fruit and acidity balance? |
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Written by Christopher Miley
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The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55ºF and 58ºF (13ºC–15ºC). However, any temperature between 40º–65ºF (5º–18ºC) will suffice as long as it remains constant. The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter won't matter. The same change each day will harm your wines by ageing them too rapidly. |
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Written by Kelly Wharton
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Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, was said to represent not only the intoxicating power of wine, but its social and beneficial influences. As such he was a civilizing force amongst people and a lover of peace. Today wine is still part of celebration, friendship and happy times as well as a serious subject of study for collectors and connoisseurs. Taking care of your wine, for a few days or many years, is an important undertaking to protect this special drink until its ready to be enjoyed. |
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