• Garlic_Crushed_Reduction
    April 30, 2013

    Geek Out With Rachael – Reduction

    Reduction is a chemical phenomena in wine as a result of H2S being produced during fermentation and the later lack of dissolved oxygen in wine during ...
  • cork
    March 28, 2013

    Geek Out With Rachael – Closure

    I recently got an email from a writer posing a frequently asked question; “What’s better, cork or screwcap?” Those of you who know me, know ...
  • wine_and_strawberry
    March 2, 2013

    Geek Out With Rachael – Wine Turbidity...

    I was giving a talk the other day and began by demonstrating a standard approach to wine tasting. I started with a violent swirl of the wine and immed...
  • Oysters
    January 1, 2013

    Geek Out With Rachael – Food Pairi...

    Food pairing… “Is it really real, though?” asks the man at the tasting bar, perusing the plate of nibbles we pair with each wine on our flig...
  • t1larg.turkey.prep
    October 31, 2012

    Thanksgiving Menu and Wine Pairing

    Thanksgiving Dinner Menu   Hors D’ouevres Stilton stuffed figs wrapped in Bacon, Assorted cheeses and charcuterie Tzippy 2010, Three Witche...
Garlic_Crushed_Reduction

Geek Out With Rachael – Reduction

Reduction is a chemical phenomena in wine as a result of H2S being produced during fermentation and the later lack of dissolved oxygen in wine during maturation, usually in stainless steel or barrel.

cork

Geek Out With Rachael – Closure

I recently got an email from a writer posing a frequently asked question; “What’s better, cork or screwcap?” Those of you who know me, know that she got a rather…

wine_and_strawberry

Geek Out With Rachael – Wine Turbidity

I was giving a talk the other day and began by demonstrating a standard approach to wine tasting. I started with a violent swirl of the wine and immediately stuck…