There’s a podcast for just about everything these days—murder mysteries, politics, true crime. But if you’re a wine lover looking to go beyond the bottle, audio is having a bit of a golden moment. Whether you’re brushing up on your Burgundy, tuning in for trade gossip, or just want something smart and sippable for your […]
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Wine professionals pride themselves on nuance—tasting terroir, understanding fermentation, and tracing a grape’s journey from vineyard to bottle. But ask that same sommelier about tequila, and things can get… foggy. Maybe a memory of shots in college, a cheap Margarita, or the vanilla bomb from a celebrity brand.Let’s fix that.Tequila, at its best, has as
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Wine aroma kits, designed to hone tasting skills by isolating specific scents found in wine, have garnered praise and criticism from sommeliers and wine students. These kits typically include a variety of vials containing distinct aromas meant to represent the bouquet components of different wines.Pros of Wine Aroma KitsProfessionals in the wine industry, particularly educators
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Diving into the wine world? Think about winemaking. It’s an art. From nurturing grapes to bottling, winemakers are the maestros. They grow community and buzz around their creations, blending creativity with social flair.Let’s unwrap this career.Winemakers: Who Are They? Call them enologists, vintners, or wine wizards. They run the show at wineries, ensuring each bottle
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In the world of wine, few professionals command the respect and admiration that Sommelier Guglielmo Rocchiccioli does. With a career spanning several decades, Rocchiccioli has become a pivotal figure in the wine industry, known for his expertise, dedication, and ability to elevate the wine experience for enthusiasts and novices alike.Born in Italy, a country synonymous
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In the vibrant world of cocktails, two drinks stand out for their distinctive flavors and storied histories: tequila-based concoctions and the classic Negroni. Each offers a unique window into the cultural and gastronomic traditions that have shaped them, providing not just a beverage but an experience. Tequila: The Soul of Mexico Tequila, distilled from the
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Why know how to open a bottle of wine? Because it is a beautiful beverage. Perhaps it’s the most complex and sophisticated, but it’s still easy to enjoy. Wine makes every occasion better — it turns get-togethers into celebrations and meals into dinner parties! And although knowing everything about wine is challenging, you don’t need
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It usually starts with a basement…Where you locate your cellar will influence the costs of maintaining it in the future. It is recommended that you place a wine cellar in an area that is cool and humid. A cooling unit will be smaller and have a lower overall cost if you keep the temperature and
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The latest trend in wine is not a trend at all; instead, it’s a return to winemaking in its simplest form. Natural wines eschew commercialization and modernization in both the vineyard and in the winery. Essentially, it fulfills the European ideal of a winemaker as someone who “raises” wine that is a pure expression of
The History of Israeli WineIsraeli wine-making stretches back thousands of years, and wine culture provides the backdrop for many notable events in the Torah and Old Testament. Similar to Greece, the vine was central to many religious observances and customs. As a result, Israel led the ancient world in grape growing, winemaking, and amphora production.
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The Wine Cellar MythWine enthusiasts agree that aging wine is the ne plus ultra of wine expertise. But what if the whole enterprise was a folly, or worse, a marketing ploy to get consumers to invest in fancy wine accouterments and more? Maybe that’s too cynical a view. But here’s what we know: Most wines do
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When and how to decant wines is one of the most frequently asked questions about wine. It seems like a special superpower ascribed only to sommeliers. But while it might work magic on the taste of a wine, there’s nothing mystical about it. The premise is simple: exposure to oxygen allows a wine’s aromatic compounds
“Drink what you like” has become the slogan of the wine cognoscenti at every sommelier wine tasting. You hear it everywhere: in restaurants and wineries, not to mention countless articles, books, and blogs. Aware that wine has a reputation for snobbery and elitism –not to mention an impenetrable vocabulary– their goal is simple: democratize the idea
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You’ll first need to gather some basic tools. Here are our recommendations. We don’t include decanting in this article, but it is recommended. Waiter’s CorkscrewSometimes also referred to as a wine key, this is the only corkscrew used by professionals. It is lightweight and portable and gives the user the most control over the cork.
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Ms. Vida has managed to juggle a demanding job in hospitality and raise two boys at the same time, thus her brand name ‘MomSomm.’
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Ms. Vida has managed to juggle a demanding job in hospitality and raise two boys at the same time, thus her brand name ‘MomSomm.’
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This guide will help you achieve your best snack life-with recommendations for any craving…
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Kosher wine is made just like other table wine, with an extra set of rules to make it consistent with Jewish dietary law.
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This is where tradition stops and technology starts-This is also the point at which traditional die-hards take a stand against this method.
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When to decant? For how long? What to use? So many questions, so many opinions
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