The most common flaw that can be found in many wines is oxidation. There are two types of oxidation: controlled and uncontrolled. In uncontrolled oxidation, oxygen comes into contact with the wine and spoils it, and in the case of white wines, is manifested by premature shades of brown and Read more…
Yes indeed, a wine can be “over aerated“. There is no certainty as to the exact time required for each bottle oxygenation, as it depends on factors such as the type of wine, vintage and variety. We could say that a young, quality wine with a solid structure can withstand Read more…
This past July, Robert Parker took a visit to Juan Mari Arzak‘s restaurant to write a short article about his extraordinary experience. The article begins by saying that this was probably the best meal he’s had so far this year. At first, the menu appears to offer somewhat bizarre or Read more…
The aging of wine, whether in barrel or bottle, is an essential process to obtain a good stock. Although aging in bottle is not strictly aging but rather a “shaping”, this process allows to smoothen aromas, acidity and tannins. After a long time in the bottle, usually about two years, Read more…
Many already know that wine and whisky bottles rescued from a shipwreck are sold for considerable amounts of money. On Friday, June 8, 11 bottles rescued from a shipwreck 200 years ago in the Baltic Sea (6 bottles of Juglar, 4 Veuve Clicquot and 1 of Piper Heidsieck), were auctioned Read more…
Amelia Fais Harnas is an American painter who has replaced the traditional oil on canvas by wine on tablecloth, using a process similar to Batik. In her own words “I am particularly intrigued by the challenge of trying to control the unpredictable nature of wine bleeding through fabric in Read more…
Perhaps one of the best gifts that can often be offered is a good bottle of wine. Giving a bottle of wine is an elegant gesture that is sure to be right, and the recipient, generally, appreciates the value of such gift. But when giving a bottle of wine, it Read more…
A selection of 300 references arranged by type (sparkling, white, rosé, red, sweet and generosos) made by Vino+Gastronomia magazine. Those wines of the same type that have achieved the same score are placed in alphabetical order. Since we cannot include them all in this post, we will list the top Read more…
As a result of the ban on the sale and manufacture of foie gras in the sate of California, that goes into effect July 1 2012, we wanted to review Dan Barber’s Foie Gras Parable. At the Taste3 conference, chef Dan Barber tells the story of a small farm in Read more…
Catavinum (Vitoria-Gasteiz), with 14 years experience in the development of guides and wine competitions, organizes and develops the International Wine Guide. The aim of this contest is: To inform consumers and wine professionals about the quality of the winning wines, and to help spreading knowledge about them. To contribute to Read more…
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