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Decanting Uncorked
Beautiful to behold, but are they worth it? Throughout the history of wine, decanters have played a significant role in the serving of wine. Below we discuss some facts and information on decanters to help you make the best decision when it comes to purchasing.
It’s a common misconception that decanting is used only for removing sediment from older wines, but decanting young wines is like speeding up the aging process. A decanted wine will show more character and depth. A simple comparison of a decanted wine to a non-decanted wine will show you the difference a little oxygen can make!”
Pregnancy-Safe Cheese Boards
Our Cheesemonger Leah is expecting her first bundle of joy this summer, and she wanted to share her favorite pregnancy-safe cheese board selections. This is by no means an exhaustive list and may not be right for every pregnancy, but by listening to your body and your healthcare practitioner, you can enjoy snacking on a beautifully delicious cheeseboard without stressing the details.
Cheese can be a wonderful addition to your pregnancy snacking due to the high levels of calcium and protein. I have {maybe selfishly} tried to beef-up TGS’s stock of pasteurized cheeses since becoming pregnant, and I’d like to share some favorites + accompaniments with you so that the cheese board of your dreams is still a possibility…even while growing baby!