Category: Wine

When we look at the winemaking process used in a wine, we often see the term “ColdSoak/ColdMaceration”. So, what is cold maceration? How is it different from normal maceration? And what effect does it have on the wines produced?

Oxygen is one of the substances that promote the aging of wine. Wine aging is a slow oxidation process that causes changes in the flavor and aroma of the wine and changes the color of the wine. However, if too much oxidation occurs, the wine can become defective due to “peroxidation”. The visible signs of oxidation in a wine can sometimes have a beneficial effect, as in the case of some Sherry and Jura wines.

From ancient times to the present, many politicians and celebrities have been devoted lovers of wine, such as Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military man and politician in the 19th century. According to legend, Napoleon would open champagne to celebrate after every victory in battle, and would also drink wine to dispel his sorrows when he was disillusioned. Although we have no way of knowing his specific wine preferences, some traces can be found according to the literature.

In the absence of a bottle opener, there are some items in everyday life that can temporarily open the bottle. Let me take you to understand it!

I don’t know if you readers have ever noticed the film that covers the mouth of a wine bottle when you drink wine, that is, the bottle cap. Most people probably think that it is for decoration. Those who are more careful will find some small holes at the top of the cap, so they guess that these caps should have a specific function, probably to allow the cork to come into contact with a small amount of air. But there are some wines that do not have caps, why is that?

Today, August 18, is a day for Pinot Noir wine lovers around the world to celebrate, as it is International Pinot Noir Day, a holiday that belongs to Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is arguably one of the world’s best-known red grape varieties, planted in many regions of the world and producing many highly acclaimed wines, some of which are among the most expensive in the world.

The vintage of a wine refers to the year in which the grapes were harvested. Since weather conditions may vary greatly from year to year, the style of the finished wine will vary from year to year.

There are some special wines in the wine world, such as organic wines, low-alcohol wines, low-calorie wines, etc. Some of them are made by a special brewing process, and some have special medical uses, so let’s learn more about them.

South America’s winemaking history is actually older than most people realize. In fact, it has been making wine since the 16th century AD. However, the quality of wine in South America was poor back then. Catholic Franciscan friars grew the Mison grape there, the Pais and CriollaGrande Spanish grape varieties. The wines produced by these friars were for the Church’s own use.

When you arrive in Europe, where you are not familiar with the language barrier, and want to drink a little wine but do not know the price of what to do? Let’s take a look at how to order wine for a trip to Europe.