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Wine “Legs” and Screw Tops
Here are a couple of issues that came up during discussions at our Diamond Ridge Wine Club meeting last month… What do we mean when we talk about a wine’s legs? In regards to wine, “legs” refers to the way that wine runs down the side of the glass after it is swirled. While some people believe [...]
Continue reading...Matching food and wine
27. October 2008
According to many wine experts, those trying to pair food and wine should: - First ask yourself: Do you want your meal to be about the food, with a wine accent, or about the wine as the star attraction? If it’s about the food, choose a wine that won’t overwhelm it-not a California Cabernet with [...]
Continue reading...Red Wines
26. September 2008
At our last Diamond Ridge wine club meeting, there was some discussion about decanting red wine. Decant young hearty red wine to help it "open up" or quickly allow the tannins to mature. Unlike the technique for decanting old wines...
Continue reading...More About Missouri
28. July 2008
Missouri's wine industry has quite a history! European immigrants, especially from German states in the early to mid-1800s, founded the wine industry in Missouri. Later Italian immigrants also entered
Continue reading...Wine Transportation
14. July 2008
This summer you may go wine shopping at various wineries in the area -- not to mention the Diamond Ridge Market. But storing the wine in a hot trunk can turn your precious purchases sour. When you're planning to go out, put a cooler in the trunk.
Continue reading...Temperature Tips for Serving Wine
20. June 2008
There's a lot of disagreement over the temperature of wine when served. Keep white wines refrigerated and take out 15 minutes before serving. For reds, refrigerate
Continue reading...Wine Glossary and Terminology
16. June 2008
Our wine glossary lists the definitions of many terms used within the wine industry. These terms may be used by winemakers, connoisseurs, and wine writers to name but a few.
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27. October 2008
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