by Rhino Wino on September 8, 2011
There are a number of funny things that can happen to a wine, and even though the wine may still be good there are not many who would drink an off wine. Luckily are there fixes to many of these problems that are simple and make the wine drinkable and indeed enjoyable. Wine, young [...]
by Rhino Wino on July 29, 2011
There are foods that everyone associates with the happy moments of childhood. Macaroni and cheese is the perfect food to any five year old, but could an adult love it as part of a sophisticated meal with friends and wine? Well of course it can. Wine can pair with the hot, gooey pasta dish just [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 28, 2011
The French have a word for wine’s ability to carry a sense of where it is from through the taste it has, terrior. This word can refer to qualities that the wine gets from the content of the soil the grapes are grown in as well as the water they were irrigated with. The closest [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 13, 2011
This is a little bit different than pairing wine to go with the finished meal because wine tends to change just slightly when it is cooked. For starters the alcohol evaporates and the sulfides dissipate into the air too; also the flavors are concentrated. A slightly oaked wine may taste lovely when drank with a [...]
by Rhino Wino on December 8, 2010
With the economy still slumping many are still watching how and where they spend their money in order to get the most of each and every dollar. This has been increasingly important to the wine selected when dining out in order to enjoy the little things while still not spending too much. Most restaurants are [...]
by Rhino Wino on May 5, 2010
Many wine drinkers know the importance of letting a wine breath before enjoying it in order to allow the best flavor to come through. Young wines need the excess carbon dioxide to be removed so the true aroma and taste can shine when consumed. But many falsely believe that just opening the bottle and allowing [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 15, 2010
As much as we like our wine the chances are once in awhile a bottle will not be finished in the evening leaving the problem of how to store it and what to do with it. If you plan on drinking the wine the next evening with your meal than there is no problem. But [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 14, 2010
It seems there are many buzz words in wine and how it is produced such as organic and biodynamic that many vineyards are trying to latch onto. Environmentally friendly wines that contain no pesticides are important to buyers and winemakers are trying to cater to this demand. But in many countries in Europe and especially [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 12, 2010
With St Patrick’s Day just a few short days away many are planning a traditional Irish feast to share with friends and loved ones for the occasion. While Ireland is known for its beer there is no reason why you cannot serve a quality wine with a classic dish such as corned beef and cabbage. [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 3, 2010
For many wine lovers the thought of their glass of wine coming from a metal barrel almost seems horrific. But many restaurants that serve wine by the glass are trying to figure out how best to keep that wine fresh after the bottle has been opened. Many end up pouring much of their inventory down [...]