It is time for Wine Wednesday. Today I want to talk about Wine Points. I had never heard of wine points until I was invited to a wine party. Everyone has to bring a bottle to share. The bottle has to be rated 85 points or above. Having never heard of such a point system,…
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Travel-Bottle Theory a Craft Beer and Wine Shop in Apex NC
Whenever I visit a new town, I look for wineries or wine in local stores to enjoy. I found this outstanding wine and beer shop in Apex called Bottle Theory. Bottle Theory has a large variety of wines and also a wide variety of craft beer. I am not a beer person, but I love…
Travel North Carolina:Peak of the Vine A Cozy Wine Bar in Apex NC
You may ask, “Where can I find a nice wine bar in Apex, NC?” Well, I have the answer: Peak of the Vine in downtown Apex. I have visited Peak of the Vine several times, and it is always a wonderful experience. It is one of the best wine bars I have had the privilege to…
Wine Wednesday-What is Orange Wine?
Recently I have heard the term Orange Wine or Skin Contact Wine. What is it you ask? I don’t know let’s find out. I assumed Orange Wine was made from oranges, but that is not the case. I found in my research that Orange Wine dates back thousands of years and has come and…
Wine Wednesday-Why Wine Prices Are on the Rise-It May Be the Glass Bottles
Welcome to Wine Wednesday, Everyone. I have come across several articles on the fact that the price of wine is increasing. It seems like the price of everything is rising, so I guess we should not be surprised that the cost of wine is on the rise also. The cost of wine may be going…
Wine Wednesday-How Can You Tell If Your Wine Has Gone Bad?
Happy Wine Wednesday Everyone. Today let’s answer the question, Can wine go bad? Yes, it can, and here are some tell-tale signs that this has occurred. Let’s take a look at the signs… There are three things people look at to tell if their bottle of wine has gone bad. One is the appearance…
Wine Wednesday-How Long Does An Open Bottle of Wine Remain Drinkable?
Happy Wine Wednesday, Everyone. How long does an open bottle of wine remain drinkable? Today we will take a brief look at how long your wine remains drinkable after opening. This is just a general overview because the answer has a lot to do with what type of wine you are drinking and what…
Wine Wednesday-A Blast From the Past- A Look Back at My Visit to Grove Winery and Vineyards
It was going to be an exciting day, and I could not wait to get started. I was headed out with a group of wine tasting buddies to a couple of vineyards and wine stores in the great state of North Carolina. Before we get started on our first tour, I want to share with…
Wine Wednesday-Removing a Cork From a Champagne Bottle-The Saber/Sword Technique
What are some odd ways to remove the cork from a wine bottle? I recently did a post on this very thing, “5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew“. I did omit the “Sabrage” technique because I knew it could be dangerous, at least for me. What is that, you ask? The…
5 Ways to Open a Wine Bottle Without a Corkscrew
You find yourself at a lovely home rental in the mountains. You have brought your favorite wine, and you can’t wait to sit on the deck overlooking the beautiful mountains sipping your lovely wine. The house you rented should be fully stocked, but when you search for the corkscrew, which should be a staple…