31 articles
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How to choose the right wines for your wedding?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyOrganizing a wedding can be a time-consuming task. The bride and groom find themselves in a situation where, within a given timeframe, they have to find a reception venue, flowers, a caterer, [...]
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What to serve for a wine-based aperitif?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyAn aperitif is an alcoholic beverage served before the meal towhet the appetite. The name aperitif comes from the Latin "apertivus", a derivative of "aperire", meaning "to open". Aperitifs fall [...]
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Wine flaws: cork taint
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyCork taint is characterized by a musty, moldy, or damp cellar smell. Every wine enthusiast has encountered these unpleasant odors at some point, without necessarily associating them with a faulty cork
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10 tips for buying the right wine
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : Oenology1. Buy just one bottle If you're discovering a new wine, start by buying one bottle, and one bottle only. Indeed, before investing in a case of 6, go for the single bottle and taste it in the [...]
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Which wine to choose for a Tomato and Feta Salad?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyWhen temperatures rise and days grow longer, nothing is more refreshing than a tomato-feta salad. This simple yet flavorful dish is a perfect blend of freshness and lightness. However, to elevate this
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Which wines to drink in summer?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologySummer, with its longer days and relaxed atmosphere, inspires a desire for outdoor meals, picnics, and refreshing tastings. It’s also the time when we favor easy-to-drink, accessible wines without nec
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What is a grape variety?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyThere are several species of grapevines, but only one, Vitis vinifera, is capable of producing grapes suitable for making quality wine. Just as there are several varieties of the apple species, there
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What is an ageing cellar?
Published : 09/30/2024 | Categories : OenologyWhat is an ageing cellar ? If you're not lucky enough to have a natural wine cellar, what can you do? The aging wine cellar is the solution for aging wine at home, without a natural cellar. [...]