Grolleau (grow-LOH)

A mostly uninspired grape used primarily in France’s Loire Valley in the red and rosé wines of Anjou.

What is the best way to store a bottle of Cognac or Armagnac?

A. On its side like a regular wine bottle

B. Standing upright

C. Completely upside down so that the liquid is in full contact with the cork

D. The spirit should be poured out of the bottle and stored in a decanter

Bottles of Cognac and Armagnac should be stored upright, not on their sides. The high alcohol content in these distilled spirits can rot the cork, causing unpleasant aromas inside the bottle.

The Indescribability of Albariño

Albariño (al-bar-EEN-yo) is the great white grape of Rías Baixas in the province of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Albariños are light, snappy, dry white wines with terrific crispness. They aren’t full-bodied like most chardonnays, they… Continue reading

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