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  • Can Wine Lovers Detect Fake Wines?

    Wine lovers tend to take their wines very seriously, so what would happen if they got pranked with fake  wine? In this video we find out.

    Wine conniseours are given fake wine, let’s see how they react, will they even be able to tell the difference?

  • Cocktails Made with Wine – the next big thing or a waste of wine?

    There are alot of varying opinions when it comes to wine cocktails, most of the time you either love them or you hate them but one wine mix that seems to go down well with almost everyone is Sangria.

    Here’s a simple sangria recipe made with port that you can try this weekend.

    Port Wine Sangria

    • 2 ounces ruby port wine, preferably Sandeman Founders Reserve
    • 2 ounces ginger beer, preferably Bundaberg
    • 1 ounce orange juice
    • Lemon wedge, for garnish

    How to: In a glass filled with ice, add the wine, beer and juice. Stir to combine and garnish with the lemon wedge.

    Source: http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20160820/try-new-tastes-of-wine-cocktails

     

  • Make Your Own Rose’ Candy

    No rose’ wine is not made by mixing red and white wine as many people often assume.

    Also rose’ is the only wine that doesn’t get better with age, so if you have some leftover Rose’ here’s an excellent way to make use of it – DIY wine gummy bears. These are so delicious and pretty, just make sure the kiddies don’t get their hands on these.

  • Sparkling Wine Doesn’t Require Own Glasses

    An article on Lifehacker.com.au informed us that when building up our home bar, we don’t need to have fancy sparkling wine glasses because sparkling wine can be drank out of regular wine glasses.

    Although champagne flutes do keep the bubbles in your champagne for longer, they don’t do anything for the taste.

    Also its difficult to swirl the wine in a champagne glass, which most people like to do because it activates the esters in the wine, allowing you to smell what you’re drinking.

     

     

    Source: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2016/07/you-dont-need-special-glasses-for-sparkling-wine/

  • How to Choose the Right Wine

    According to wine expert and trainee sommelier Brandon Ford in an article on WSPA.com the greatest goal when choosing a wine to go with your meal is to enhance the flavour of the food and create a whole new experience.

     

    Trying lots of different types of wines is really the only way you’re going to figure what you prefer. Overtime you may opt for the same wine all the time or at times you may want something new to challenge your pallette.

    He also explains that when it comes to wine, sticking within your budget is also important. Ford goes on to explain:

    “I think it’s really experience and who you surround yourself with, its peer pressure.”

    Read more http://wspa.com/2016/07/24/expert-gives-tips-and-tricks-to-selecting-the-right-wine/

    Ford goes on to provide some questions that you can ask yourself to help make the selection process easier, keeping in mind that budget and pairing with good food are key.

    He goes on to explain:

    “There is this stigma associated with wine that ivory towers and cloak and dagger and it doesn’t have to be.”

    Read more http://wspa.com/2016/07/24/expert-gives-tips-and-tricks-to-selecting-the-right-wine/

    If you want to expand your wine knowledge, take a course, buy a book or visit one of the many websites available on the subject.

    A good website suggested is Wine Folly. Ford highlights that ultimately your wine selection is all about you and your preferences. The best advice Ford says he can offer,

     

    “Pair what you like with what you like. The best food and wine pairing is the best one for you.”

    Read more http://wspa.com/2016/07/24/expert-gives-tips-and-tricks-to-selecting-the-right-wine/

    Wine experts say beginning to appreciate wine and wine tasting is much like beginning to appreciate music or art.

    The ability to sniff out subtle nuances that weave into complex wine aromas is essential for wine tasting and can be developed over time and with practice.

    If you’re a beginner, try holding your nose while you swallow a mouthful of wine.

    Whichever wine you choose remember that moderation is the key to drinking alcohol, even wine. In fact moderate alcohol consumption has been proven to benefit your heart, together with a slew of other health benefits but excessive consumption has been linked to cancer and other health problems.

    This is one of the reasons the Australian government has made Responsible Service of Alcohol training mandatory for anyone serving alcohol. To find out more about RSA training, click here.

  • Non-Stop Wine Now Possible

    Winelovers will be pleased to hear that the possibility of a wine shortage has been averted by a new device that researchers have developed.

    The device can apparently produce an endless supply of wine using just strategically placed yeast and fermenting grape juice.

    Scientists from The US and Switzerland are currently trialling the micro winery that takes just one hour to make alcoholic wine out of grape juice.

    With climate change affecting grape crops and limiting wine production, this invention could be a monumental discovery.

    Read more at: http://www.ibtimes.com.au/wine-producing-device-invented-scientists-produces-non-stop-wine-1521207

  • Removing a Cork with a Ribbon

    Perhaps the most annoying thing that can happen when opening your bottle of wine is when the cork falls into the bottle.

    Well you can now solve that problem quickly and easily. This video shows you how to retrieve a cork out of a bottle of wine using only a ribbon hook.

     

  • Bars Pairing Food and Alcohol

    The latest trend in hospitality is the pairing of food with spirits, especially as we head into winter.

    According to a post on TheShout.com.au tasting menus and masterclasses including food and spirit pairings have been popping up across bars and restaurants around the country.

    The latest to join in on the trend are the Opera Bar and Grain Bar in Sydney.

     

    The article highlights that this food and spirits matching trend is growing with consumer interest, so its not too late to get in on the action.

    Don’t forget that all servers of alcohol need to complete RSA training first.

     

    Read more at http://www.theshout.com.au/2016/04/01/article/Bars-embrace-food-pairing/MLVTDKDCVK.html

  • How Cheap American Champage Goes Down with the French

    So the France is known for having the best wine and some of the most popular is Champagne. But what would happen if French people were to try some cheap, American produced “champagne”?

    Let’s watch this Buzzfeed video and find out.

     

  • Celebrating Australian Wines

    As part of Aussie Wine Month, Wine Australia has launched a trade competition for wineries, cellar doors, restaurants, bars and retailers with registered events or promotions.

    As part of the trade competition, sommeliers stand a chance of winning a $4000 travel bursury to visit the Australian wine regions of their choosing and create a personalised itinery with Wine Australia.

    There are other prizes as well for retailers etc. and participation in Aussie Wine Month is free. For more information go to the Aussie Wine Month website.

    Source: http://www.hospitalitymagazine.com.au/beverage/wine-australia-launches-aussie-wine-month-trade-pr