White Pinot Noir is a somewhat unknown wine, still not known among a broader category of wine enthusiasts. With several versions and clones popping up throughout the years, and as many as twelve in … [Read more...]
Californians will soon be able to (legally) drink at a salon or barbershop
Ever wanted a cold one while getting your hair done? Well if you live in California now you can. The author describes the recent law passed into effect that allows businesses to serve alcohol to their … [Read more...]
Avocado: all the health benefits of this superfood
Avocados are considered a super-food because they have many health benefits, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Avocados can help to boost your immune system because they are packed full of … [Read more...]
Health Watch: Alcohol, Fertility and Inside Sommeliers’ Brains (Wine Spectator)
Most doctors and health groups try to discourage women from drinking alcohol completely while pregnant. However, there's little research done on alcohol's impact on fertility. Recently a new study … [Read more...]
Champagne corks – ask Decanter
In responding to an inquiry of why champagne corks have a mushroom shape, Dr Paulo Lopes reveals that the cork's absorption of carbon dioxide from champagne leads to the mushroom shape to form. The … [Read more...]
All About That Cheddar
Known for its staple use in Mac'N'Cheese and as a substitute for Gouda or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Cheddar is the second most popular cheese in the US. However, cheddar cheese doesn't enjoy … [Read more...]
Thinking Outside the Pinot Grigio Wine Box (Wine Spectator)
A professional wine taster was choosing wine for a family party. She was reminded of why it is important to blind taste test her Pinot Grigio. Just because a wine is Pinot Grigio does not … [Read more...]
Richer White Wines for After Labor Day
Gone are the days of only drinking white wine during the warmer months. Here is a list of nine global wines that can be sipped on all the way through fall. From reisling to pinot gris to chardonnay, … [Read more...]
Age Worthy Wine
Not all wines benefit from aging, but those that do make people the world over attempt to age wine. But what is it that makes a wine worthy, or even able, to age. Well only a handful of vintages can … [Read more...]
Smoked Fish Pairing, Tricky
Smoked Fish Pairing, Tricky Rhino Wino - Rhino Wine Times Strong flavors can be hard to deal with sometimes, smoked fish being an example of a harder flavor to pair with wine. In fact for most … [Read more...]