How and Why You Should Decant Your Wines
hen it comes to serving wine, there is nothing sexier than decanting. The pop of the cork, followed by the glug, glug, glug as you expertly pour the wine into …
hen it comes to serving wine, there is nothing sexier than decanting. The pop of the cork, followed by the glug, glug, glug as you expertly pour the wine into …
We get asked this question a LOT and the answer always is – ‘it depends.’ But, let’s start with the basics: How Long Does an UNOPENED bottle of wine last? …
Headache or Hangover? Many of us have been there, you wake up the next morning a little foggy with a headache – it must be the sulfites in that bottle …
t Koi Zen Cellars, we are constantly trying to make the world a better place. One way we can do this is to reduce our impact on Mother Nature by …
ne day you find a great Koi Zen Cellars wine that you just love and want to age it a little but you don’t know for how long until it …
s the days get hotter, the harvest gets closer and the more a winemaker starts thinking about making wine. The first step to making quality wine is to start with …
ast week we talked about how sulfites probably aren’t causing your headache – so what causes them? The #1 reason people get headaches is due to dehydration; most people are …
“Contains Sulfites” – this little phrase cases a lot of concern and confusion – most of which is inaccurate. ulfites are a naturally occurring molecule that forms in your body …
e have pulled out of June gloom and now with the temperatures rising, the fruit on the vines will begin to ripen quicker. But is that good – or is …
Storing Wine: As the weather warms, it is time to think about your wine collection and how best to keep it tasting great even if you don’ have that fancy …