The catch phrase is “serve whites chilled”, right? On a hot day, that’s a great idea! But, when you have a special bottle you want to be sure to get what you paid for. If it’s too cold that’s not going to happen. Think about it: when you make a pot of soup you can [...]
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‘Tis the season to be decadent! And what could be more decadent than pairing wine with your chocolate? Warning! It’s not a slam dunk. Most of the time pairing wine and food is really easy because wine’s structure makes it a natural partner. But, serving dry wine with sweet food takes a little thought because [...]
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Most of the time when you decant, it’s for red wine but there’s nothing wrong with decanting white. Reason #1: Because the wine is young. If you splash it into a decanter or pitcher for an hour or so before serving it will make it more expressive – the wine “opens up” and starts talking! [...]
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Quick facts: They’ve popped up like mushrooms, mainly because of some problems associated with natural cork (problems that are fading). Of course, they’re also cheap, compared to cork. For wines that don’t improve with age (most whites, rosés and an awful lot of reds) they’re the best seal to keep the wine fresh. The jury [...]
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As a visitor once asked, when he noticed me swirling the wine, “Are you just showing off?” Well, no, actually. Of the hundreds of compounds in a glass of wine, some are particularly fragrant. Before swirling, they’re contained in the liquid (bound in solution). When you swirl, they’re released as vapor and up comes the “nose”. [...]
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Shopping for wine glasses? The reason the glasses at wine bars and wineries all look about the same is they’re functional! The ideas is to have a bowl that gives the wine some room to “breathe” with a narrowed opening to capture the lovely aromas that are released so that when you pop your nose in, you [...]
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While it’s hard for us to imagine having any left over wine, EVER, there’s always a first time! Three suggestions: #1: Move the wine to a smaller bottle (the bottle needs to be full to the top). #2: Gas it! Private Preserve is the best-known brand. We sell it – most wine shops do. #3: [...]
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Tomorrow’s the big day! So, what if Uncle Ralph spills his Syrah on your heirloom lace tablecloth? Or your lovely white carpet? Recommendation #1: Whatever you do, do it immediately! #2: Dab, don’t rub! #3: Two words: Wine Away. Fabulous, effective product. We sell it – everybody sells it (or should)! #4: A little dish soap [...]
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As in: “Nice legs on that wine!” What are they? Those driplets that come down the side of your glass. Are they a sign of quality? Nope. If the wine forms noticeable legs rather quickly it has a fairly high level of alcohol. And, that’s neither good nor bad. Alcohol gives “big” wine much of [...]
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2010 is a year none of us will be able to forget for a very long time. Fortunately for us at Goosecross, this vintage year may very well produce some of the most flavorful wines in our 25 year history! Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine while Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of [...]
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