The Gourmet Shop

5 Points | Columbia SC

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Wines to try if…. you love Pinot Noir

Stuck in a wine rut? Pinot Noir is the world’s most popular light-bodied red wine and it’s hands-down our most requested wine in the shop! It’s loved for its red fruit, flower, and spice aromas that are accentuated by a long, smooth finish. But did you know there are several other grape varieties that have similar flavor profiles that come from different regions and have different qualities that you might enjoy? I asked our “wine-guy” Bryan to give me the scoop on what he recommends when you want to try something outside of the Pinot Noir realm.  [Read more…] about Wines to try if…. you love Pinot Noir

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!”

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