by 99Vines | Jun 25, 2019 | Wine Basics
Over the past few years, there might not be anything more trendy in the wine world than rosé. Even though rosé wine isn’t new, its persona of fresh, light, fun, and affordable has developed into more than a trendy Instagramable wine. It’s a lifestyle. Here are a few...
by 99Vines | May 23, 2019 | Wine Basics
Pinot Noir pairings, from chicken to pork, there are many strategies for pairing wine and food together. But an easy one to remember is congruent and contrasting. Congruent – pairing wine and foods that have similar qualitiesContrasting – pairing wine and...
by 99Vines | Apr 29, 2019 | Wine Basics
When you eat or drink anything, your sense of smell is what helps your brain comprehend what you are tasting. Olfactory sensors in your nasal cavity paired with your taste buds work together to send flavor information to your brain when you eat and drink. Have you...
by 99Vines | Apr 19, 2019 | Wine Basics
Alright. You’ve done all the hard work and have learned our wine tasting basics. Now it’s time for your reward. Drink your wine! Besides actually getting to enjoy the wine, (because, you know. That’s why we are here. To drink wine.) the act of sipping, swishing and...
by 99Vines | Apr 17, 2019 | Wine Basics
Now that you have read the basics of wine tasting, let’s dig deeper into the four major steps. While Michael Scott may have it down when it comes to identifying wine, giving the wine a visual examination is the first step in tasting. Many wine experts will suggest...
by 99Vines | Apr 14, 2019 | Wine Basics
Do you know the most important component to consider when wine tasting? Get ready… It’s YOU! That’s right. You. The drinker. Yes, there are techniques, etiquette, abilities, etc. that are involved in tasting a wine. But at the end of the day, YOU are all that matter....
