Chicago has no shortage of wine bars, wine lists, and wine lovers. What it lacks is a fast track to real sommelier credentials, until now. This August, students from across the country are heading to Philadelphia for Summer Wine School, the annual intensive hosted by the Wine School of Philadelphia. For Chicago’s wine community, it’s […]
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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 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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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
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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This article discusses sustainability as it pertains to the wine industry and provides resources for organizations and certifications around the globe.
Wine is being made by chemists, punks and shamans. What is even going on?! What is organic wine, natural wine, and biodynamic wine? Something delicious…
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Every year, numerous Wine Expos are held across the country; attracting both wine professionals and amateurs alike.
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In the next twenty years, Savoie hopes there will a complete shift in how the public distinguishes women- not only wine, but in all aspects of life.
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There are many options for vegans to be able to drink wine happily. It also depends how much research one wants to do.
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Everything you need to help you open that bottle of wine!
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from BBQ’s with friends to Drinking with Connoisseurs- Here are some recommendations that will help you Choose the Right Wine
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TINTO RESERVA – TANNAT 60% / CABERNET SAUVIGNON 30% / MERLOT 10% – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO – I.NA.VI. 963 2010 13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby with purple reflections and as for consistency, it is quite thick.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: green pepper, grass, olive, black cherry, stewed fruit, liquorice,
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TIERRA ALTA VARIETALES – TANNAT – BODEGA SPINOGLIO – CAMINO MENDOZA 8238 – MONTEVIDEO – I.NA.VI. 310 2009 13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: limpid, ruby with purple red reflections and endowed of a good body.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: red fruit, blueberry jam, olives, wild rose, grass and a toasted smell.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: a dry wine with a medium alcoholic dryness; quite soft and quite fresh
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ON PRÓSPERO SAUVIGNON BLANC – PIZZORNO 1910 FAMILY ESTATES – PIZZORNO WINERY – RUTA 32 – KM 23 – CANELÓN CHICO – I.NA.VI. 963 2010 13%VISUAL ANALYSIS: crystal clear, straw yellow with silverfish reflections and a nice body.OLFACTORY ANALYSIS: tomate leaf, lemon, cat’s pee and daisy.GUSTATIVE ANALYSIS: the wine is dry and the alcoholic sensation is medium warm; the
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