Alexander SmithApr 18, 20214 minHow to store wineThe importance of wine storage cannot be emphasized enough. When a wine is first bottled, it will be in pristine condition, however, over...
Alexander SmithApr 6, 20212 minWhen to use a wine decanterThis is one of the most asked questions on this blog. I have addressed the importance of decanting wine in a previous post. In this post...
Alexander SmithApr 3, 20213 minThe Importance of decanting wineSo in April 2021, I decided to open my only bottle of Smith Haut Lafitte 2016, one of the top wines of the 2016 Bordeaux vintage, this...
Alexander SmithMar 20, 20213 minThe Champagne ExperimentWho does not like Champagne or sparkling wine? The question is which wine glass is best? Spoiler alert: For those who just are looking...
Alexander SmithMar 15, 20214 minThe modern day wine glassWine glasses are nearly as old as wine itself. Wine as we know it was invented back in modern-day Georgia around 6000 BC, with the first...
Alexander SmithMar 9, 20214 minTop questions on wine glassesI receive dozens of emails from readers with questions on wine glasses. This can range from whether I can put wine glasses in the...
Alexander SmithMar 5, 20213 minThe most asked wine questions!A summary of the top questions surrounding the world wine. From food pairings to how do I know if my wine is corked?