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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

Some people may think that wine is just about grape smell, color and taste, and you can ask yourself: if wine is made from grapes, why can I taste different fruits such as cherry, pear, or passion fruit? In fact, some people can  experiment  flavors  like butter, vanilla, clove, etc. used in many wine tasting notes. Because there are so many flavors apart from grape, we consider that it's very important to show you what you need to know about delicious flavors in wine. Keep reading and discover more! A little explanation about grapes ·          Fruit Flavors in Red Wine ·          Fruit Flavors in White Wine [José Elarba]: Chardonnay wine In order to start knowing  how to  identify the flavors  contained in wine , you should analyze the following aspects: in case you ever have the opportunity to taste a fresh  Chardonnay grape , you will immediately notice how different that kind of grape is compared to a  Chardonnay wine .  This fresh grape feels more like a white table

[José Elarba]: Know what to share There is nothing more  special  than sharing a  bottle of wine  when someone invites you to a dinner or a birthday party. A bottle of wine is always  appreciated as a gift  when you visit friends, family, or colleagues at their own place. However, if considering giving one bottle as gift, there are some  bad choices  you can make if you are not careful in the selection because of the huge variety of  types and prices.  Today, we brought  four different delicious wines suggestions  for you to succeed in the selection of a great bottle of wine. Keep reading and discover  great ideas to give the most delicious gifts  to your friends or family. Clotilde Davenne, Crémant du Bourgogne Extra Brut NV : $23.99 [José Elarba]: Clotilde Davenne, Crémant du Bourgogne Extra Brut NV We normally say that decent and  good quality  champagne should cost no less than $40 a bottle, which is easy to pay; however, Crémant,  sparkling  wine from France, m

The Easiest Guide for Wine Lovers (Part II) We continue with the 2nd part of our series Common Questions about Wine and the Proper Answers created for wine lovers like you. Keep reading and know more! As we told you in previous posts, not everyone is a specialist when talking about  wine . All considerations regarding this delicious product vary from the proper way to  store the wine bottles ,  the right way to open  them, how to  serve a glass of wine , which type of food matches perfectly with your wines, etc. For these reasons, we believe you probably have a lot of  questions about wine , so today, we decided to continue with the second part of our series  Common Questions about Wine and the Proper Answers  created for  wine lovers  like you. Keep reading and see the  answers  about your favorite wines! Different wines glasses affect the quality of wine? Back in the 80’s, a guy called  Geog Riedel  created different types of glasses for wine. However, the d

How to Pair Cheese and your Favorite Wines Today in the second part of our series “Wines & Food” we show you what works perfectly with your favorite cheese. Many experts always remember one of the main rules to  pair wine with cheese : keep yourself stuck to  white wines . This because some say that white wines have lower levels of  tannin  and are usually lighter in body, complementing the  flavors  you find in cheese. However, as  pairing  chocolate or tobacco with foods, many aspects depend on your  personal tastes . In this case, many people prefer  red wines  and they simple broke this main rule. So, whether you're planning a wine-and-cheese party or just want  to choose the right wine  to enjoy by yourself, today in the second part of our series  “Wines & Food”  we show you what works perfectly with your favorite cheese. A brief review of your possibilities Having your specific cheese in mind, what you have to do first is contemplating the categorie

Learn How to be a Wine Expert in Easy Steps We present the 1st part of our series Common Questions about Wine and the Proper Answers created for you. Keep reading and see the answers below! Not all of us are experts when talking about  wine . Topics related to these delicious products vary from the proper way to  store the wine bottles ,  the right way to open  them, how to  serve a glass of wine , which type of food matches perfectly with your wines, etc. Of course, there are  a lot of  questions  about wine  dancing in our heads, but don’t worry. Today, we present the first part of our series  Common Questions about Wine and the Proper Answers  created for you. Keep reading and see the answers about your favorite wines! How to open a bottle of wine It is easier than it looks! You just have to  hold the bottle  stationary, and then cut across the front, back, and top of the foil. Now, keep your fingers clear of the blade and the foil. Remember that, the next step is t

Mixing Food and Wines: How to Choose The Right Wine for Sangria Today, we start with the first edition of our series “Wines & Food”, this time dedicated to the Spanish culinary treasure: sangria. Before you get deep into the topic of  wines for sangria , you should keep in mind that you don’t need super expensive  bottles of wines  to make some  delicious sangria . Remember that as long as the wine you pick is fruity, inexpensive and tastes good on its own, your final  beverage  will end up incredible. Today, we start with the first edition of our series  “Wines & Food” , this time dedicated to the  Spanish culinary treasure: sangria . Let’s start… Talking about  inexpensive wines  for sangria does not mean you will go and buy wine in a can, no, what you need to do is choosing one that, even though it’s cheap, it offers fruit tastes and it’s nice to your palate.    Now, see our suggestions… For red wines: When making your red sangria, you should lo

What to Know about Storing Wine in your Own House Today, we brought some easy tips that will help you keep your wines, its corks, taste, humidity, etc. in the best conditions to enjoy every occasion. Storing wine at home  is as delicate and important as storing good cigars; different aspects such as  light, temperature, and  humidity  should be carefully considered. Today, we brought some easy tips that will help you keep your wines, its corks, taste, humidity, etc. in the best conditions to enjoy every occasion. Keep reading and learn how to  Properly Store Wine at Home . Previous considerations Wine does not have to be necessarily  stored  in darkness; however, wines should not be stored in places where direct sunlight can affect it. Also, the role of  corks  is very important. They need a minimum  level of humidity : not too high, not too low. With some humidity, they can dry out and  mold  can be a huge problem if it is too humid. It’s important to know that an 

The List of Wines You Have to Taste this 2017 We took the risk to put the best wines of 2016 together in a list based on the experts’ opinion. Check the following wines and start tasting them this 2017. It is not easy to select only 5 or even 20, but today, we took the risk to put  the best wines of the world 2016  together in a  list  based on  the experts’ opinion . Check the following wines and start tasting each one of them this 2017. Moscatel. Portugal 2013 Perfumed and very aromatic with an elegant and yet fresh nose of orange peel, spice, nuts, raisins. The bitter marmalade and burnt sugar twist on the palate  is  really delicious. For this price bracket, it's fabulous.  Knockout  wine that hardly wants for anything. Single Vineyard Block 23  Rulos  del Alto Riesling. Chile 2015 There is nothing more exceptional than this dense wine which has the power to take you to Rheingau  Riesling . Its  nose  will attract all your sense with  deliciously b