Wine 101

  • How Long Should You Decant Wine?

    How Long Should You Decant Wine?

    By Vincent Ma

    Decanting wine serves two key purposes: **aeration** (allowing a wine to breathe) and **sediment removal** (separating solids from older wines). The ideal decanting time depends on the wine’s age, structure,...

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  • Types of Red Wine Varieties & Styles

    Types of Red Wine Varieties & Styles

    By Vincent Ma

     For over 8,000 years, winemaking has shaped cultures and palates, with red wine standing as one of its most celebrated creations. Let’s uncork the story of red wine—how it’s crafted,...

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  • How to look at wine

    How to look at wine

    By Vincent Ma

    **The Art of Wine Appraisal: Decoding Color Before the First Sip**   The ritual of wine tasting begins not with your palate, but with your eyes. Before swirling, sniffing, or...

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  • How are  burgundy wines classified?

    How are burgundy wines classified?

    By Vincent Ma

    Burgundy and its renowned classification system are distinguished by their deep focus on terroir as the defining factor in determining wine quality. The region’s vineyards are meticulously divided into appellation...

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  • The Perfect Wine Pairings for Seafood

    The Perfect Wine Pairings for Seafood

    By Vincent Ma

    Pairing wine with seafood is a delightful experience that’s simpler than it seems. The key is to consider two factors: the weight and texture of the fish, and the sauce...

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  • Varieties of White Wine

    Varieties of White Wine

    By Vincent Ma

    Chardonnay: A dry, medium-bodied wine with notes of apple, citrus, and tropical fruits. Riesling: Typically ranges from off-dry to sweet, featuring fruity hints of green apple and lime, with a...

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  • What is Corked Wine?

    What is Corked Wine?

    By Vincent Ma

    What Does "Corked Wine" Mean? Corked wine doesn't necessarily have visible cork particles or taste straightforwardly of cork. The term refers to wine contaminated with cork taint, which occurs when...

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  • Tips For Pairing Wine & Food

    Tips For Pairing Wine & Food

    By Vincent Ma

    1.The acidity of the wine should surpass that of the food. 2.The wine's sweetness should exceed that of the food. 3.The wine's flavor intensity should match that of the food....

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  • How to Describe Wine

    How to Describe Wine

    By Vincent Ma

    White Wines Green Fruit: This category encompasses flavors and scents of apple, pear, gooseberry, and grape. Examples include Chardonnay wines, known for their apple and pear notes, and Muscat, which...

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