Every wine lover’s nightmare when it comes to storing wine: an old bottle of a special vintage is eagerly served after being stored in the cellar for many years – and then the wine, which was advertised as being so delicious, tastes like pure vinegar – or even worse. Storing wine correctly Spigot, screw cap, … Continue reading How to store wine
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It can be worth considering wine as an investment. As a liquid investment, so to speak. Wine has been a lucrative investment in recent years. Anyone who bought a large number of cases of well-known French châteaux twenty years ago – and was able to do without their consumption – can consider themselves lucky today. … Continue reading Wine as an investment
Why do people taste? Showing off? Elitist posturing? Or does it make sense? “Tasting” means tasting. Nothing else. Sometimes, the mumbling and mumbling of wine connoisseurs is almost grotesque, but it still makes sense, because our tongue distinguishes between sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Anyone who fulfills the following points can claim to be a … Continue reading How to become a wine connoisseur
The vintage on the wine bottle does not indicate the year in which it was bottled, but the year in which the grapes from which the wine was made were harvested. Here you can find out how the vintage influences a wine and other factors that are important for the quality of the grape juice. … Continue reading How the vintage influences a wine
There is an element of vanity in almost everything someone does for others – this is especially true for us sommeliers and our wine list design. Here you can find out how to design a wine list. But what distinguishes an “alright” card from a really good one? What needs to be taken into account? … Continue reading Design the perfect wine list
When Charles Dickens wrote “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” … I’m sure he was talking about Christmas time! Personally, I find that the right wine can make up for a lot. Or at least more bearable. … Or all the best even better! But let’s not get too … Continue reading Where the Christmas stress ends and the pleasure begins
I can’t live without champagne. I deserve it when I win, I need it when I lose. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 – 1821), French general and emperor The history of champagne is closely linked to the history of France. Champagne, this wine of noble spirits, is the wine of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution and the … Continue reading Champagne. Who invented it?
Wine is more than just a cultural asset – wine has matured into a lifestyle object. If you want to dance across the social floor unscathed, you need a minimum of basic knowledge. The only problem is that the subject of wine is extremely complex and confusing. A jumble of truths, untruths and clichés! In … Continue reading Wine glass. Clear?
Probably the most influential wine rating points system was developed by Robert M. Parker. Many wine lovers have his books on their shelves. I’ll be honest: I don’t really think much of dots and bottles covered in gold medals. Admittedly, awards and points reduce the risk of buying a horrible concoction. Who is Robert M. … Continue reading Mister Robert Parker’s points
The natural wine, also referred to as “natty wine”, community has grown a lot in popularity in recent years. A movement that began in France has gained support among winemakers and wine enthusiasts all around the world. Yet, there appears to be some uncertainty surrounding natural wine. It is difficult to define exactly what natural … Continue reading What is natural wine exactly?
