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Are you about to get married and you do not really know if the wines you choose are good for your  audience ? The it may be time to hire an expert! That is right, there are people who can be literally  experts  at tasting  wines ! Oh, interesting but how are they called? Well, the people who tastes wines are called… tasters … Yes, that is right, but they will definitely do a good job when it comes to know what is the best  wine  and when  poor   quality  wines are  detected . This should be helpful in case you are really looking forward to get the best  possible   quality . There are many testers around the world and they mostly work for  wine  related  companies .  Most of the testers will have a  special   ability  to detect the quality and proper  flavors  of wine.  You may be wondering how comes that something as simple as tasting requires  professional  people.  That is a  normal  question that many people would have. However, the reality is th

Did you know that the bottle where  wine   is put will literally have an influence in the  flavor  it has? ¿This is not even a joke because the kind of  bottle  were wine is put can make it different and it will shape up the  flavor . There are  materials  that could be used in these  bottles  which mainly will imply  glass . However, while wine is in the  making process  it could be temporarily hold in a wooden barrel. This part of the  process  could make is have a different flavor  depending  on the kind of  wood  of that specific  barrel .  This means that there are thousands of flavors that wine could get if you consider that there is not only one kind of wood in the  planet . This should be interesting because many trees in the world imply different wood and the one they use in the process will give a different  flavor   to the wine.   It may take very good wine  testers  to determine which one are the best but at the end, it all depends on the taste of the person who dri

[José Elarba]: Lobster As we told you in our previous post about  pairing wine with food , making amazing combinations can seem difficult at first, but  it's simpler than you may think . We know most of us have no idea how to best  combine   fish and wine , and it's good to have some basic notions in mind. But, don't worry, today we brought  the best guide  to help you pair your  best dishes with fish  to its most  complementary wines . Keep reading and know more. Basic ideas When  pairing wine with seafood , we have to think in terms of  weight and substance ; so, if you are having a piece of grilled swordfish, for example, you better try a richer and more substantial  white wine ; if, your case is a delicate raw fish and light, briny shellfish, your best choice should be  delicate  as well, some light white wine. For crabs [José Elarba]: Wines high in acidity For those who love simple preparations, as a plain steamed crab, with no dip, your best c

[José Elarba]: Pairing your favorite dishes with wine There is nothing we love more than  wine , or maybe  food … Because we cannot decide which one of those  pleasures  is our favorite, today we want to dedicate our post to those two amazing creations of the world:  wine and food . Learn  how to pair  your favorite wines with the most  delicious  recipes and enjoy this perfect match with friends and family. Keep reading and discover more. An art more than a scientific method One thing you should know is that pairing wine with food is a  balancing  act, so, as well as painters, you need to have a deep sense of  combination flavors, weight and intensity . If you pick a  delicate dish , you want to match it with a subtle wine and a hearty meal with a sturdier wine. Also, some recipes can make your senses explode if the  wine contrasts  with it. For example, the crisp, clean flavors of many white wines match perfectly with a rich,  creamy dish  and the lemony flavors of a  Pinot

There are things we consider difficult in life, and  pairing desserts with wine  is probably one of them. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert in gastronomy or wine;  it's simpler than you may think . We know most of us have no idea how to best  combine  these two, and it's good to keep in mind that some wines pair horribly with some desserts. But, don't worry, today we brought  the best guide  to help you pair your delicious desserts to its most  complementary wines.  Keep reading and know more. The first thing you have to consider as the #1 rule is that the wine you pick should be at least  as sweet as the dessert  you'll have, and should have  enough acidity  in order to have the best balance. Fast tips Temperature  should be always considered in both dessert and wine. Sweet wines should be served at 6-8 °C. Try  contrasting the flavors  and texture. Always consider that the wine should have as much, or even more, sweetness as the des

Wine, wine, oh, wine! Everything related to it is a pleasure and a new reason to love and enjoy its amazingness even more. Today, we brought a list of 6 wineries around the world that will blow your mind and will make you feel anxious to visit those places. Keep reading and discover more about the most attractive wineries.   1.       Chateau Pichon-Lalande This is one of the most photographed  wine chateaus  you can ever hear about. This winery is currently owned by the Rouzaud family, which, for the record, also owns the Champagne house Louis Roederer. It is something you have to know, for sure. [José Elarba]: Chateau Pichon-Lalande Bodegas Ysios This winery was designed by the  Spanish artist  and architect Santiago Calatrava in the La Rioja, which is a famous region located in Spain conceived of as a place of worship for wine. Ledson Winery [José Elarba]: Ledson winery Believe it or not, this structure located at this Sonoma winery made the winery so famous b

Whether you, your love or your family are not  wine lovers  and drinkers, one thing you should always keep in mind when planning your  wedding  is a bar or  alcohol service  to provide your guests.  Wine  should be the number one type of alcohol included in your list due to  sparkling wine and champagne  being an important part of the traditional celebrations. Today, we brought the most basic and  essential tips  about wine for your wedding . Keep reading and discover everything you need to know. Quantity matters a lot [José Elarba]: Consider quantity In order to please every guest's wine needs, you should consider the #1 rule:  you should purchase  one drink per person per hour  of your reception. So, consider the typical ratio of alcohol to serve, which is 1/3 beer, 1/3 liquor and 1/3 wine as well as  sparkling wine  or champagne. Considering this, you will see that if you have 100 guests in attendance, then you will need about 30 to 40  glasses of wine  per hour. With