When Two Worlds Collide: Making Beer with Grapes

Imagine.  Inside King Midas’ tomb a vat was found and inside that vat was alcohol residue.  From that single vat, scientists recreate an ancient recipe.  And from that ancient recipe emerges a beer-wine hybrid that is quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in craft beer. It’s pretty wild that scientists were able to recreate…

What’s Your Wine? Pairing with Food

Since its inception, wine has been a dietary staple and has even been “accidentally” paired with foods.  For example, heavy red wines of Greece were often served with lamb dishes that were a staple of the region.  In Britain there is some evidence of a more purposeful matching of wines.  Wine merchants were known to…

What’s Your Wine? Why the Glass Matters

So after learning the basics of wine-tasting, you should have some ideas as to how to choose a wine that you really love to drink.  Now it’s time to buy the right glasses—because yes, glassware is deemed the most important tool in the enjoyment of drinking wine.  It boosts the appeal of the wine you…