Are You Using the Right Wine Glass? To the casual wine drinker, the shape of the wine glass probably doesn’t matter much. They can get by with a single set of glasses that they pull out for reds, whites, or that new rosé, and have a perfectly enjoyable evening. But for the budding wine enthusiast, using the right wine glass can make all the differe...
How Many Bottles in a Case of Wine? The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Case of Wine in 2018by Nicole at ilovewine.com Planning a wedding? Prepping for a party with your family and friends? Maybe you want to organize a wine tasting? If so, buying a case of wine may be in order. When it comes to figuring out how many cases of wine you need, i...
What Does a Wine Aerator Do? by Avery at ilovewine.com You may have noticed that fancy restaurants prefer to open your red wine and leave it to aerate or ‘breathe’ for a while before pouring your glass, or that you are encouraged to swirl your wine glass when tasting a new bottle for the first time. Often you will see wine aerators used profes...
Mini Wine Bottles Are the Way to Go by Avery at ilovewine.com Anyone who has ever tried to take a full bottle of wine with them anywhere at all knows how difficult it can be. Finding space for it in the car is difficult enough but trying to take it on a trip by plane becomes even more of a hassle. Still, if you’re the type of person who likes ...
Drinking in Autumn - Best Red Wines for Fallby ilovewine.com Wine enthusiasts are always looking for an excuse to replenish their wine racks. And what better time to do it than the changing of the season? As the days become shorter and the nights draw in, your heating bills will go through the roof, and that brisk evening walk around the lake with ...
Understanding Wine Bottle Sizesby Michelle at www.ilovewine.com Have you ever really thought about the different sizes of a wine bottle? Have you considered where they come from? Why were they created? Or even why they’re named the way they are? Well, unless you’re really into wine you may not have ever thought about it, but the naming process and ...
Michael’s Wine Cellar is the Official Wine Retailer of Sarasota's Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting Forty Carrots Family Center. Even if you haven't scored a ticket to the Signature Luncheon this year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate fabulous wines and support the parenting programs at Forty Carrots this fall! #1 - For a limited t...
(Says Wine Director Sean King)Our palates are a curious thing. When it comes to food we trust it enough to opine. All of us are able to sit and discuss restaurants new and old; our favorite meals and our least favorite. We can go to work on Monday and tell our friends/co-workers about the fabulous dishes we had at a new hot restaurant: “I sta...
What is the Best White Wine for White Sangria? Sangria is a delicious way to enjoy the season. Did you know you can make Sangria from white wine? Well now you do! We highly recommend Vinho Verde, Casal Garcia, PT, NV!It’s smooth and fresh with a delicate fruity palate. It has a slight spritz, which makes this wine perfect for white Sangria! Just ad...