The Science of Drinking Wine

The Science of Drinking Wine

13.5% The maximum alcohol level you should be looking for in a summer wine. Generally speaking, the lower the alcohol, the lighter the taste. Wine is made when natural yeasts convert the sugars in grape juice into 
carbon dioxide and alcohol. Grapes with high sugar...
A Man’s Guide to Summer Wine

A Man’s Guide to Summer Wine

Sure, you can be boring and stick to beer or you could start taking your drinking seriously. Wine has become a young man’s sport. Winemakers have freed themselves from pasting Cape Dutch farm houses on the labels and the oenophiles are finally popping the buttons on...
How To Make Punch Like A Man!

How To Make Punch Like A Man!

1 / Combine Sweet And Sour You don’t need 20 ingredients to achieve nuance; go with a simple balance of booze and stir ins. In a lidded glass or large plastic container, combine a 750ml bottle of red wine, ¾ cup sweet sherry, ½ cup brandy, ¼ cup icing sugar, ¼ tsp...
The New Rules of Wine

The New Rules of Wine

Don’t obsess over wine purchases. We show you how to make the most of any vino. New rule #1 It’s okay to put red wines in the fridge. Yes, right next to the whites. Unless you have a fancy wine cellar those reds are at risk of overheating. Over time, a warm house or...
Demystifying Wine pt.5

Demystifying Wine pt.5

Break free from the safe “red with meat, white with fish” rule to get the most out of your wine. The flavours of the dish and the wine should complement each other. This doesn’t necessarily mean the meat in a dish, but will often be the sauce that...

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