Wine aging really isn’t an art form, but there are a few rules, the first one being to avoid drinking your wine the day after you bottle it. The second one is that aging wine to perfection is really a matter of personal preference. After being bottled, wine goes into what is termed as ‘bottle … Continue reading Is aging wine really necessary?
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How to carry wine in your luggage.
It’s always nice to bring home a special bottle of wine when traveling. Or when visiting friends you may want to share some of the Exceptional craft wines you’ve brewed at Wine Butler… but how to pack wine so it survives the trip. Put your worries to rest with this article from the Australian Business … Continue reading How to carry wine in your luggage.
Wedding Wine: Which wines work best?
So, you decided to make your own wedding wine. You’ve cleared it with your venue and are ready to get started. The next question is: how much wedding wine do you need and which wines would be the best choice? Keep in mind that you are only really expected to serve wine with dinner. Your … Continue reading Wedding Wine: Which wines work best?
Sparkling Wine: Food & Cooking Friendly
We’d like to thank Lois Abraham of Canadian Press for this great post in Canada.com. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, so we decided to just reprint it. Abraham chats with Canadian wine lover Natalie MacLean about making sparkling wine work for you. According to MacLean, sparkling wines aren’t just delicious they pair with … Continue reading Sparkling Wine: Food & Cooking Friendly
Removing Red Wine Stains – Take Two
Who knew that there were so many ways to deal with red wine stains? When we posted Removing Red Wine Stains – Take One which included the tips we knew, on the Wine Butler Facebook page, we had 18 comments and some new solutions. Our readers suggested… Spray with hairspray ( if you happen to … Continue reading Removing Red Wine Stains – Take Two
Red or White Wine Glasses – Does It Really Matter?
Having an over-abundance of different wine glasses for each and every wine, might be great for the dedicated wine lover, but what about those of us who are causal wine drinkers? Is it really necessary to serve white wine in white wine glasses and red wines in red wine glasses? According to the experts – yes it does. … Continue reading Red or White Wine Glasses – Does It Really Matter?
When is red wine perfectly chilled?
Some winemaker started a great discussion on the Wine Butler Facebook Page on whether or not to chill red wine. If this small group is any indication, Wine Butler craft winemakers definitely prefer their red wine chilled. Red wine at room temperature was a definite NO, and some even suggested, if necessary they were even prepared to … Continue reading When is red wine perfectly chilled?
Storing Wine – In Your Home or Apartment
Making your own wine from a wine kit is fun, rewarding and cost saving. Properly storing your wine will help it age and increase the flavour, to say nothing of having a few bottles on hand for unexpected occasions. Building your own wine cellar doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. If you own your home, the ideal … Continue reading Storing Wine – In Your Home or Apartment
Let Your Wine Breathe – It Enhances The Flavour
Are you guilty of opening up a bottle of wine without waiting for it to breathe? Whether you’ve made the wine from a kit, or bought it from a store – allowing an extra few minutes to aerate a wine will enhance its taste. Breathing or decanting a wine allows the tannins to oxidize – taking the … Continue reading Let Your Wine Breathe – It Enhances The Flavour
How to handle a broken cork
It’s happened to all of us, regardless of what kind of sommelier you are. When opening up a bottle of wine, the cork breaks in half. Most of us try to jerry-rig the cork out with either the corkscrew, or worse, a pair of pliers. However, the end result is always the same – the cork shatters … Continue reading How to handle a broken cork