Wine Knowledge Center

Have you spent your life wondering why everyone thinks wine is so great? Then chances are you either find the taste of wine too acidic, or you are just intimidated by the variety of wine the world has to offer. Even if you have partaken in a bottle of red at a friend’s dinner party […]

Blueberries are a tasty fruit that are well known for their antioxidant properties. But did you know that blueberries can also be used to make a tasty wine? In fact, blueberry wine is one of the simplest recipes to make. This makes it the perfect choice for beginners who want to get into winemaking! Blueberries

If you’re planning on making your own homemade wine, prepare to wait up to 2-3 weeks until you can drink your DIY brew. The fermentation process works in two stages; primary fermentation and secondary fermentation.  Primary fermentation Primary fermentation typically takes three to seven days to finish. Because wine must be a considerably more fertile

So you’ve gathered up quite the wine collection but don’t have anywhere to store them. If you have a room to spare then you may want to consider converting it into a wine cellar. Not only will this give you a beautiful space for you to keep your wine, but it is also an extremely

Enjoying a glass of good wine is one of life’s simple pleasures. Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of your wine drinking experience? Decanting wine can take your appreciation and enjoyment to the next level. Decanting is the process of pouring a bottle of wine into a special vessel designed for

We have all heard of apple cider and hard cider, but what about apple wine? The Alcohol and Tobacco TTB (Tax and Trade Bureau) has specifications for what is sorted into each category.  Any fermented apple juice that has less than 8.5% ABV (alcohol by volume) is known as hard cider. Any fermented apple juice

Nothing says summer quite like a bowl of fresh, juicy strawberries that are in season. If you’re a big fan of strawberries and are partial to a summer wine, then you’ll love this strawberry wine recipe that you can make at home. While you’ll need to plan a year in advance, you can’t beat homemade

If you’re pregnant you will have been told that you’re unable to drink alcohol throughout your pregnancy by your doctor, however, some research suggests that a glass of wine now won’t cause any harm at all.  So if this is the case, then what kind of wine can you drink while pregnant? We’ll be diving

Wine slushies are literally the perfect refreshing beverage to help you cool off in summer. Featuring delicious wine, fruit, and ice, wine slushies are a nostalgic drink with an alcoholic twist. In this article, I explore how to make a wine slushie at home and provide you with some inspiration for a few delicious recipes

If you are visiting a vineyard or wine tasting, chances are you’ll be expected to follow the correct wine etiquette. Wine tasting has become a form of art and even holding the glass has its own rules which has become important to the community. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about holding a wine