Wine Information

Can someone please help with a few details? is one more bitter than the other for instance? I have one of each and I am trying to decide which to serve. thanks!!! In fact, to correct David E, pure Cabernet Franc is produced in a number of places throughout the world. We usually think of [...]

We water three times a week in the late afternoon, but I wonder if it wouldn’t be better to water as early as possible before the heat of the day sets in. either early morning or late evening.

Planning on buying a 1969 Cab soon? I read this was a fairly good year. Does anyone know if this is drinkable? Thanks It’s probably drinkable if the cork is undamaged and the seal is good. It should have been stored on its side to keep the cork damp. Air leakage can happen if the [...]

they look the same to me.. is there a difference?? thnx! Simple answer, no difference. A decanter is a decanter and they all serve the same purpose. That said, decanters are made differently for style, and according to makers, purpose. But the purpose is all the same. Pour the red, any red, into a decanter [...]

I’m considering getting one for my girlfriend, but neither of us is what you’d call a "green thumb." I know many Bonsais require a great deal of care and attention, and I don’t want to get one just to slowly kill it. You have to have a good site outside that is protected but gets [...]

Cabernet Peppercorn Demi-glace: 1 cup white mushrooms, chopped 1/2 cup chopped shallots 3 tablespoons black peppercorns 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine, preferably Cabernet 2 quarts demi-glace 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon beef base Cornstarch, as needed In a saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms, shallots, and peppercorns in oil. When shallots [...]

Also, a substitute flour for a recipe. Wine flour is a powdered substance made from the skins of red wine grapes after they have been fermented into wine (these leftover skins are called pomace). They are dried and then grinded into powder. The powder is the mixed with different normal flours. Some say it can [...]

Im trying to decide which bottle to open tonight after dinner and i want the sweeter of the two and i dont want to open both to find out can you help me? also would the wine be less bitter if its room temp or chilled? depends on the type of riesling. a ‘spatlese’ (later [...]

Grapes and taste. Cabs are bold and less sweet. Good w/ steak. Merlots are fruitier and milder. Good w/ pork, chicken & even fish.

I went with the cabernet since it was already open A sauvignon Blanc would have done nicely….vintage 2000…