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The writer-director of a new film about the work of the Irish in the culinary and drinks world has told RTÉ Entertainment he wanted to show international audiences that there was more to his home ...
One creator demonstrates how to turn empty bottles into self-watering systems for houseplants, and her tip is grabbing people's attention with a low-cost, low-effort solution to the all-too-common ...
Enjoying the perfect bottle of Champagne starts hours before. Start by chilling the bottle in the fridge for at least two ...
Invest in a bouchon (sparkling wine stopper) for best results. If you're really serious about preserving your Champagne, ...
Don't be nervous about popping the cork ever again. In the wine world, one’s ability to open a bottle of sparkling wine without a sound is a testament to their craft. The quieter the hiss, the better.
Why did screw caps on wine bottles become a thing? Screw caps really didn’t make it to the wine world until the 1960’s. Before that they had been more tied to spirits. And, they didn’t make much a ...
Dive into the fascinating process of how natural wine bottle corks are made. From the harvesting of cork oak trees to the transformation of bark into the perfect corks, this process is a testament ...
The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.
Do Corks vs Screw Caps in Wine Still Matter? This Is What the Experts Say Screw caps provide accessibility and corks bring tradition. But what do each actually do to the taste of your wine?
Brewery masters from Golden Hive Mead shared an ingenious way to get a stuck cork out of a wine bottle, but not everyone is convinced. If you’ve ever found yourself accidentally breaking a cork ...
Brewery masters from Golden Hive Mead showed an easy way to remove a cork from a wine bottle, but many people said there is a much simpler solution ...