An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.
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Cooking with wine
I was always told that if I was going to cook with wine just buy a cheap bottle as it makes no difference once you cook away the alcohol.
Is this true or would a more expensive bottle give me more flavor in the food? Is there a big enough different…
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Can white wine and red wine be kept in the same cellar?
I would like buy a cellar for aging wine at home, but I don't know if the white and red wine can be kept in the same cellar.
Maybe at the same temperature?
There are cellars refrigerated with two zones but this is not for preserving wine.
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What should I do when my wine's cork crumbles?
I bought a bottle of wine the other day, and when I attempted to open it, the cork crumbled to pieces! I was eventually able to dig a hole through the cork, and pour the wine (slowly) through a coffee filter. But for the future, I'd like to…
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Is there a modern wine that is designed to resemble ancient Roman winemaking?
Wine was a cornerstone of ancient Roman cuisine and most Romans (including children and slaves) drank it every single day.
In the past 2000 years, both grape cultivars and winemaking itself have evolved significantly. Is there a modern wine,…
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How long does an opened bottle of wine last in the fridge?
How long does an opened bottle of wine last in the refrigerator?
(Simply plugging the cork back in that is, and not using any vacuum contraption.)
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What is this wine set element?
I have been wondering what is this wine set element - I can't think of a use to it and Google search showed other wine sets which didn't contain it (sometimes there was bottle opener holder in its place).
Here's a picture of the whole set:
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Is there a modern wine that is designed to resemble Noah's wine?
After seeing this question once again on this site (Is there a modern wine that is designed to resemble ancient Roman winemaking?) sometime back and I became interested in knowing if there is a modern wine that is designed to resemble Noah's wine…
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How do people preserve wines, champagne?
How do people preserve wines and champagnes for decades? Is there a special method or is it like keep in wine storage or cupboard and forget for some decades to be better in taste?
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Germany loves to drink Glühwein (warm wine) in Winter, where else in the world do they practice that?
In Germany it is a tradition to drink warm wine in Winter called Glühwein, especially during the weeks before Christmas. Additional ingredients are (among others) cinnamon, clove, star anise and cardamom. When cooking it should not produce bubbles.…
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What is the largest winery that supplies sacramental wine to the Catholic Church?
As the question states, I would like to know what is the largest winery that supplies sacramental wine for the Catholic Church?
By largest supplier to the Catholic Church of sacramental wine, I mean by volume sold to the Church in liters/gallons?
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Does adding honey to bottled wine increase the alcohol content?
I purchased a Montepulciano, added 80 grams of honey and some pepper, and then put it in the fridge. A glass of it after 24 hours seemed to me more alcoholic than what it was originally.
Is it psychological, as I had read this was the case (but…
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How Are Wines Blended?
My favourite wine is a blend of Gewürztraminer and Riesling which (from what I can find) seems to be exclusively made in Australia by Rosemount and Hardys. This wine is becoming harder and harder to find in the UK and is therefore much more…
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What is the difference between ice wine, iced wine and late harvest wines?
What is the difference, if any, between ice wine, iced wine(sometimes called frostbitten ice wine) and late harvest wines?
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Wine recommendation on the sweet side with 12 to 15% alcohol
My wife loves drinking Moscato and Stella Rosa but they don't intoxicate her. I have to occasionally spike her drinks (obviously knowingly) with whiskey for her to feel a "buzz." Are there any wines that are maybe not as sweet as the 2 mentioned but…
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Traditional drinks for celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany?
Most places celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6.
Are there any local, traditional drinks that exist that people have as a way celebrating this feast in a local and traditional manner?
Update: I am limiting this question to wines.
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