Sangiovese grapes produce superb wines. They also can make shrill swill that gave wicker baskets a bad name. Continue reading “Sangiovese”
Month: May 2009
Wine glasses
Because smell is an important part of wine enjoyment—likely the most important—wineglasses are specially shaped to present a wine’s “nose” (bouquet). Swirl the wine to expose it to air and release aroma, then put your nose into the glass and experience the wine’s individual smell. Continue reading “Wine glasses”
Champagne name
What’s in a name? In the case of Champagne, a bubbly brouhaha. Continue reading “Champagne name”
Mexican food and wine
Cinco de Mayo is over, but Tex-Mex food is a fiesta year round. Continue reading “Mexican food and wine”