Does the Shape of the Glass Really Matter?
Does the Shape of the Glass Really Matter?
As we noted in a recent blog, "The Shape of Thing to Come," some Champagne houses are now recommending that their sparkling wines be served not in traditional flutes, but rather in white-wine glasses.
That’s the word from glass-maker Georg Riedel, who told Drinks Business: “The larger surface areas give more aromas, complexity and a creamier texture. Flutes are too narrow and don’t allow the aroma and richness of the Champagne to shine, as there isn’t enough air space.”
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Champagne lovers ditched the coupe a long time ago.
Just because it’s a leap year doesn’t mean you have extra time to plan for Valentine’s Day.
There are a number of gizmos, gadgets and thingamajigs on the market that claim to “aerate” wine.
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Times change. Tastes change. And, sometimes, wines change.
You don’t see much of it in the United States, but as the world becomes ever smaller, that could change.
One week from today, growers, winemakers and, yes, lovers of Petite Sirah will gather at Concannon Vineyard in California’s Livermore Valley for a full day of seminars and tastings devoted to the variety.
Among red wines, no variety reflects its terroir as vividly as Pinot Noir.
