Vegetarian & Wine Pairing Tips ~ Wine Wednesday

Each Wine Wednesday we share words of advice from your favourite winos, oenophiles and beyond . . .

Vegetarian & Wine Pairing Tips

Natalie MacLean & Dave Loan video chat about more wine & vegetarian pairings, plus the course on New World wines he teaches at Algonquin College.

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Question of the week

The question: Can you explain what ‘bottle shock’ is?

The answer: It’s a temporary condition that may occur after bottling. Rough agitation can mute or otherwise disturb wine’s flavours and aromas. The chemistry is poorly understood, though many winemakers will swear it happens. Tannins, enzymes and other compounds realign themselves when the liquid gets sloshed around, altering the taste profile. With a few weeks’ rest, things return to normal.

Read more at the Globe and Mail.

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