When autumn leaves turn to shades of gold and the nights bring a chill, thoughts rightly turn to a fully satisfying pumpkin beer. This mild ale or lager traditionally offers slightly spicy indulgence with notes of ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and … [Continue reading]
Wine Toasting
Enjoying wine for a special occasion or at an event often results in making toasts. By understanding the history behind toasting and learning the basic etiquette involved in making a toast at different occasions, the mystery behind the act is easily … [Continue reading]
Bad Wine: Signs of Heat Damage
Heat damage can be disastrous for wine and will mostly likely ruin the bottle. Imagine coming home planning on enjoying a nice bottle of wine, only to find that the cap has been pushed off the top of the bottle, the wine itself taste terrible, and … [Continue reading]
Red Wine and Food Pairings
For those new to drinking red wine, you may be surprised to learn that there are certain foods that go with the wine you are drinking. For experienced red wine drinkers, you may know that there are foods that go with what you are drinking, but not … [Continue reading]