-5 good glasses (Champagne flute, Chardonnay/Viognier, Cab/Merlot, Pinot Noir/Barolo and dessert wine) will enhance the pleasures of wine. Below is a link to some notes on how this all works. STP Link:...

As I’ve stated on similar posts in the past, no matter which glass shape you choose, a bigger bowl allows for more nose (which enhances flavor) and a thinner rim allows for almost seamless transition of wine from glass to...

Wine only enhances as much as you perceive it to. If you find wine a “bleh” experience, I’d argue that it’d be disrespectful to a really good restaurant for you to order it and thus “bring...

'd caught a snapshot of a transition period in Portugal’s winemaking, not everything has been cleaned up yet. Old cooperage still leaves it mark. Several had more volatile acidity (VA) than is common in today’s table...

Just back from sicily and will post in due course. nothing too interesting though i’m afraid.however want to alert CHs to a little rip off in the village of zafferano etnea near catania.near the church in the centre of town...

Hi, I am working at UIC this month, but haven`t really had the time to explore downtown. But: In a week I will get a short visit from my father. We are both amateur wine “devotees”, but where should we go? Price is not...

>> That’s what you get for drinking inexpensive wine Please read what I said. The only thing I said was that going with “inexpensive” wines you enhance your chances of being disappointed, nothing more, nothing...

would be enhanced by specific pairings of whites and reds. Even though I don’t drink, what I do know from discussing the concept of pairings with my husband and other wine connoisseurs is that quite often, paired wines...

It is strawberry time. What is your favorite wine to pair with strawberries? I have been hooked on the strawberry / champagne combo ever since Richard Gere told Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman that champagne enhances the flavor of...

at vinous alternatives, concentrate on the dish, use the gobelet as background music. Is the wine the heavenly partner? Just switch your gears, the glass makes up the dish. Think of the solid stuff as the medium to enhance your...

Thanks for the advice guys. I did not have any Alsatian Riesling, so I went with an Aussie Riesling instead. Rocky Gully Dry Riesling 2006. Paired well with the sweetness of the apricot glaze. I need to add some Alsatian wines to...

greatly from biscuity to fruity and differnt foods will enhance those different qualities. If you can find out what particular wines and post, I think that you will get a number of good suggestions from people on here that know...

Does any one know if it is possible to BYOB of wine to Spicy and Tasty? I called there to ask but the language barrier was too great. Also what dishes are best to order— we are adventurous.. Chasamark

Any wine with high tannins and acidity simply won’t work. Try some fruity red the kind of fine red zinfandel (Ridge makes exceptional ones) or it’s Italian counterpart Puglia’s Primitivo, They should have plenty...

If you’re in the South Bay ( Redondo Beach ), contact Michael Franks at Chez Melange. They’ll put together a tasting menu or have the chef/sommelier create a menu to enhance your wines. Ask him to put your name on the...