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Wondering how to taste Pisco?
Posted on January 24, 2012
Wondering how to taste Pisco? Pisco is to be tasted by swirling the glass and taking a short, very short whiff, you will notice the burning alcohol this way. Not normally pleasant. What you have to do is take a short sip; DO NOT aerate in the mouth–it will burn your nose and throat. I […]
2006 Izadi Crianza, Rioja Alavesa
Posted on June 30, 2011
2006 Izadi Crianza, Villabuena de Alava, Rioja Alavesa, Spain Welcome back! Lately, I’ve taken a break from some wine tasting because it’s been so utterly hot here that some Rioja Reds just are too much for these humid summer days. However, there are some modern Riojas that are wonderfully refreshing and easy to drink on […]
How to taste red wine like a Pro
Posted on June 21, 2011
Ever wonder how to taste wine like a pro? Let me show you the four key steps you need to know in order to taste any wine. They are called the “four S’s.” To start you need about two ounces of wine, a wine glass, a white napkin, and your mouth. The four S’s are […]
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