Why sparkling wine and fast food go together so well

Tom Lloyd
Do you think you should splurge on oysters or caviar the next time you pop the cork on a bottle of sparkling wine?

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Facts about why you should drink sauvignon blanc?

Tom Lloyd
On May 7th, the world celebrated perhaps the most ubiquitous white wine in the cosmos - Sauvignon Blanc. Though Sancerre is its spiritual birthplace, New Zealand is the root of the savvy that has taken the world by storm.

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How to Write Outstanding Wine Tasting Notes

Tom Lloyd
Wine sampling notes can be the most helpful tips to look for when purchasing a bottle of wine. Over the last decade, wine sampling notes have moved more toward audience reviews, which are less skewed. There is, however, no standard for writing wine tasting notes.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide: Find the Best Mother's Day Presents

Tom Lloyd

Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and if you haven't already updated your calendar, here's a friendly note! Sunday, May 9, 2021 is a day to consider to spend quality time with your mother or to send her something extraordinary.

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Chateau Yaldara - Wine Of Barossa Valley

Tom Lloyd
The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most prestigious wine areas, boasting star-quality wineries, ancient vineyards, and a landscape of rolling hills and picture-perfect views.

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When and Why Should You Decant Wine?

Tom Lloyd
Do you own a wine decanter, and how frequently do you use it? Do you think decanting wine makes a difference? Why do some wines require decanting while others do not? Personally, I adore wine decanters and have amassed quite a collection over the years.

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Let Your Wine Breathe: A Few Pointers

Tom Lloyd
The idea behind allowing wine to breathe, or aerate, is to increase your wine's exposure to the surrounding air. Allowing wine to mix and mingle with air will usually warm it up, allowing the aromas to open up, the flavor profile to soften and mellow out, and the overall flavor characteristics to improve.

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Wild Wine Yeast vs. Commercial Wine Yeast

Tom Lloyd
When shopping for wine online, you've probably come across lengthy explanations referring to the use of commercial or wild yeast. We are all aware that wine yeast aids in the conversion of sugar to alcohol, resulting in noble juice.

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Exploring Wine History

Tom Lloyd
Any of what we have now is the product of our forefathers' hard work. They are the ones in charge of creating, exploring, and addressing questions that arise when things are not plain enough. We are currently enjoying the luxury of drinking wines. But, do we all know where it came from and where it was discovered?

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Why Being a Sommelier Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience?

Tom Lloyd
Being a Sommelier is a rare art form that is highly valued in the wine and gastronomy worlds. This expert is educated and passionate about wine and usually operates in fine restaurants, specializing in all facets of wine service as well as wine and food mixing. But what are the most crucial facets of sommelier work?

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