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It is a little-known fact that brandy is derived from simple distilled wine. Brandy is the cousin of wine despite having a larger alcohol content. Brandy’s 90-100 proof quality also makes it easy for people to mistake it for whiskey. Unlike wine, brandy is always seen as an old man’s drink, always taken with a … Read more
AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA (AVA) For Southeastern New England An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States distinguishable by geographic features. Our viticultural appellation, called the Southeastern New England Wine Growing Appellation, stretches from the Cape and the Islands through South Coast Massachusetts, Coastal Rhode Island and Coastal Connecticut. … Read more
Unlike other alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, champagne does indeed go bad whether it is opened or still sealed. Champagne deteriorates quite quickly after being opened. Most people will start to taste the difference in as little as 24 hours. Now that you know there is an expiration date to that gorgeous bottle of champagne … Read more
If you’re a meat lover, there’s a high chance pork is one of your favorite meat dishes. As you know, pork is a type of meat in a league of its own. Unlike most types of meat, its taste is unique and stands out. Now, imagine all that meaty goodness going down your throat without … Read more
Does organic wine have added sulfites? No! However, it would be to your advantage to know that sulfite-free wine is nonexistent because sulfites are present naturally thanks to the fermentation process. However, there are different sulfur levels in wine. If all this seems confusing, don’t fret, this article will help you learn why organic wine … Read more
Rich alluring aromatics, dark color, and loads of sweet spices and berry flavors, red wine is the perfect finishing for a barbecue night. And for a good reason, red wine is scientifically proven to have some health benefits due to its potent antioxidant profile. That’s right! It is believed to lower cholesterol levels and reduce … Read more
Winemaking can be a satisfying process especially for people who love making their own home brews. However, if you have had to deal with the pesky fizz of leftover carbon dioxide then you know just how important degassing your wine properly is. During the fermentation process, one of the by-products produced is carbon dioxide. While … Read more
Some of the most famous wines in the market are Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio – Chardonnay more than Pinot. Chardonnay has a market share of 13.3% of the total wine sales market share in the US alone. So even though you might not like it, chances are you’ve tasted Chardonnay or at least heard of … Read more
Getting free wine is one of the easiest things to do. From loyalty cards to free happy hours and free wine compensations due to terrible service, you cannot run out of options to save a few bucks on drinks. All it takes is a little bit of ingenuity and dedication. Several companies and agencies tend … Read more
Wine has a culture of its own which has quite a few elements that anyone can genuinely enjoy taking part in. A part of this culture that can be just as enjoyable as drinking wine is winemaking. Winemaking is not limited to just wineries, it can be done right from the comfort of your own … Read more