Category: Wine Trends
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When would you use a White Port versus a Dark Port?
Ports are great desserts by themselves. However, if you are pairing the ports with foods, keep the food light like milk, chocolate, or fruit desserts with light ports. Dark ports can handle big flavors like dark chocolate. There are four different kinds of Port: Ruby, Tawny, Vintage, and White. Ruby Ports, so named for their…
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What does Vintage Mean?
When it comes to wine, vintage is the big one, the thing most people tend to find complicated and confusing. But the bottom line is that it’s all actually quite simple. A wine’s vintage simply tells you which year the grapes were grown, and harvested. So why does Vintage matter? It matters because it helps…
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New World Grapes and Old World Grapes
New world grapes have become more popular as the years progress. When someone says new world they are talking about the wines come from a non-traditional region of Europe and the Mediterranean basin. New world wines are considered more experimental in its approach. Countries who are considered New World are The United States, Australia, Chile,…
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What is a Cooper?
A Cooper is a person who makes the wooden staved vessels or barrels used in winemaking. The word comes from Dutch which means “basket, wood, tub”. Anything that is produced by a cooper is referred to as cooperage. With the advances in every facet of culture, it is surprising to learn the actual barrel making…
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FAQ about Dessert Wines!
Q: Which cheeses are best with Port? A: Ports are bold full bodied wines that require bold full flavored foods. Classic cheese selections for Port include: Stilton, Danish Blue, and Gorgonzola. Other more unique pairings could include cranberry stilton and chocolate cheese. Q: What is Lenoir? A: Lenoir is multi-national grape. It found in many countries with different…