The Wine Shop

If you’re looking for a white wine that’s a little less dry, consider something like a Riesling, which tends to be sweet, fruity, and light. Moscato varietal white wines are also fruity and sweet, and thus a great alternative.

Ever wonder why wines are stored laying down? If the bottle is left standing up for too long, the cork could dry out and possibly drop into the wine.

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If you have decided to start collecting wines, choose a wine rack design expands as your collection grows to assure continuity in looks and features and minimizes moving bottles around.

The easiest way to know if your wine store is a good one is to establish distinction; in other words, your wine store will have an excellent selection of foreign and domestic wines and offer excellent service in terms of brands, years and selections.

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Red wines will be left to age following the fermentation process anywhere from four months to four years before they are bottled. At this time, a process called fining is often done in order to make the wine clear.

If you like a softer red wine (which is more light-bodied and not overwhelmed by a high tannin content), a Pinot Noir is a great option. Pinots tend to be delicate and fresh, with fruity aromas and tannins that come across as much softer.

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You know some wine is aged in oak barrels, but do you know why? The contact with the wood makes it softer and smoother and imparts additional scents vanilla, caramel, and butter.

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Mass-market wines are the junk food of the wine industry and will seldom be found in a reputable wine store. Instead, customers can expect to find unique bottles of winery-produced vintage from all over the world.

When visiting a wine store, be realistic about your budget on any given day. When your seller knows the parameters, he or she is better able to direct you to interesting and exciting wines in that range.