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Whisky Maltdown and the Yamazaki 55
In 1972 when Bunny and I were in London for the first time, one of the main topics of conversation — apart from the latest episode of the Coronation Street soap, or what radio DJ …
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A Guide to Decanting wine from Christie’s wine specialist
Christie’s wine specialist, Charles Foley decants a bottle of old Burgundy with a Fabergé decanter and gives us some tips on how to go about it Decanting wine is a theatrical procedure that adds drama to even …
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Wine Clinic – Your Questions Answered
1. Why is the right temperature so important when serving sparkling wines and Champagne?Bubbles are an integral part of the pleasure of champagne appreciation and the rate at which they are released is determined by …
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To decant or not to decant?
Riedel Swan Crystal wine decanter. Wine is poured in the wide opening and served elegantly through the long , slender neck The simple act of pouring wine from its bottle into a pretty container is …
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Raise a Glass to Health. The Wine & Medicine Marriage
Doctors and scientists have done battle on whether wine (in moderation) is good or bad for one’s health. Risks of some diseases like cancer and the reduction of life expectancy by ten years for alcoholics is …
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How to Understand Wine Names, a Layman’s Guide
It can be hard to figure out what exactly you’re buying or ordering based solely on the name of a wine. For instance, you might not expect that a Burgundy and a Pinot Noir would …
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Don’t Pour Wrong. How to Serve Wine the Right Way
Nobody will complain if you serve wine badly at a party but they will think about it for sure. Here are a few guidelines you can follow to make sure the wine you serve is …
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The Wine Glossary for every Wine Lover
AMARONE The most famous dried grape wine in Italy produced from the same grapes and in the same zones as Valpolicella. High-quality grape bunches are dried, often allowing Botrytis to form on the grapes. The grapes …
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In defence of the Flute
Champagne tastes better in a flute! The flute has lost favour with wine lovers as well as some experts as a vessel for serving champagne. Most people agree that the flute’s shape is ideal for preserving the bubbles but the …
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WHICH WINE
Which wine do I recommend? Here are three you might wish to try — Reva K Singh Castello di Nipozzano Riserva 2014. Member Only Content Join today for access to all Sommelier India articles online and to get the …
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Screwcap or cork?
Wine bottles with screwcaps are here to stay, but the debate continues about which is better screwcap or cork? Screwcaps eliminate the risk of cork taint and make opening a bottle of wine so much easier. However, screwcaps are not appropriate for all …
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ASK OUR EXPERT – Your questions answered
Wine Bottle Wondering how long you can keep an open bottle of wine before it goes bad or why there is a dent in the bottom of a wine bottle? International consultant and winemaker, Dr …
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Wine Basics – Challenges and pitfalls of food & wine pairing
If you are wondering which wine to pair with your butter chicken or paneer tikka, follow the basic principles below and you will be well on your way. Grilled Sea Bass paired with white wine Member …
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Is this wine undrinkable? Who is to say?
You are at an upmarket restaurant and have ordered an expensive wine. As you taste the wine, both you and your companion are disappointed with the way it tastes, to the point that you suspect …
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Do you know your Ice Wine?
Here in India few of us drink, let alone think of, ice wine. In fact, relatively small amounts of ice wine are produced in the world each year. But on January 5, the Canadian Embassy …
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Mulling over wine. Wine tasting for the rest of us
Why make a wine tasting a stiff affair where you frown at your glass as if your life depended on it and sniff wine ostentatiously? Why not make it fun, friendly, approachable–the social glue it …
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How well do you know your wine grapes?
As a testament to how much of a wine geek I am, my dinning room has the popular De Long’s Grape Varietal Table framed on one wall. 184 of the world’s favourite grapes organised by …
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Choosing wine for your cellar
What should you keep in mind as you decide whether the Bordeaux 2007s are worth buying? Or for that matter, when you are buying any wine to grow your cellar? There are three key factors …