How to Dry a Decanter Without Water Spots or Streaks
Drain it, rinse with filtered water and stand it upside down on a rack. Here is how to dry a decanter properly, and why hard water leaves those white spots.
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Which White Wine for Mussels? Drinking and Cooking
Mussels need a dry, high acid, unoaked white. Sauvignon blanc, dry riesling and picpoul all work, and the wine in the pot should be the wine in your glass.
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What Is Champagne and Shackles? The Party Theme Explained
Handcuffed to your date until the bottle is empty: what Champagne and Shackles is, where it came from, the usual rules, what to wear, the bubbly to bring and how to do it safely.
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Is Prosecco the Same as Champagne? No, and Here Is Why
Different country, different grapes, different bubbles. How Prosecco and Champagne actually differ, which to buy for what, and what Australian Prosecco is.
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Bucks Fizz vs Mimosa: What Is the Difference?
Same two ingredients, different ratio. A Bucks Fizz is champagne-forward, a Mimosa is equal parts. Here is the history, the taste and what to pour.
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Clam Chowder and Wine: What to Pour (and What to Avoid)
Crisp unoaked whites for the creamy New England bowl, something sharper for Manhattan. The three chowder styles and the wine each one wants.
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Discover the Difference Between Brut and Demi Sec Champagne
Savour the contrast in your glass with our guide on the difference between brut and demi sec champagne. Perfect your choice for any occasion.
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Best Wine for Risotto: What to Cook With and What to Drink With Mushroom Risotto
Pinot Noir to drink, a cheap dry white to cook with. The best wine for mushroom risotto and every other risotto, what to avoid, and a bottle under eleven dollars.
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What Is a Riddling Rack? The Champagne Tool Explained
A riddling rack holds 120 bottles neck-down so the yeast slides into the neck. Here is how it works, who invented it, and why machines replaced it.
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How Long Does Wine Last After Opening? A Simple Guide.
How long does wine last after opening? Get tips on properly storing opened bottles & learn factors that affect wine's shelf life from this handy guide.
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