Posts in Category 'Wine Basics'

Red or White or?

colors of wineFor many of us wine is something of a mystery and when we are buying wine it comes down to a simple choice between red and white and what our local supermarket has available in its "special offer" bin. The information we know is what friends have told us or what we read on the back of the bottle.  Some are into the wine books and magazines, but I have come to the conclusion that a lot of those are being paid to say nice things  But wine really isn’t such a mystery at all and, in this area at least, a little knowledge can get you a very long way.

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