How to Know if An Unopened Wine is Bad

Unopened Wine is Bad

Whether you’re buying a bottle of wine for yourself or a friend, knowing how to tell if an unopened wine bottle is terrible can save you from soggy mouthfuls and soggy newspapers. A few key signs can give you a warning if a bottle is spoiled, and these can occur before you open it, so keep reading to learn how to spot these warning signs.

When buying a bottle of wine, you should always check the expiration date. This is called the “drink by” or “best by” date.

The Best Verjus Blanc For Cooking

A verjus blanc is a white wine created from grape juice often sweetened. The citric acid gives it a distinct sour flavor. The liquid turns somewhat acidic with hints of sweetness as the sugar content is reduced. Verjus has a far more pleasant flavor than vinegar, and it will provide your food with the correct acidity and flavor without the hammering effect of vinegar.

What Is The Best Way To Use Verjus?

Verjus (both red and white) can be used in various ways to add acidity and taste to dishes.

Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Recipe

I have prepared a number of recipes using Marsala wine and they all have been really good. This Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Recipe is no exception, they melt and you mouth, and are absolutely delicious. This is a very simple recipe with not a lot of prep or cook time so it’s ideal if you … Read more

Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage Recipe

This Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage Recipe caught my attention because there are a couple of ingredients I don’t normally use. Ziti pasta was very hard to find- actually so hard that in this little town I did not find any; so I substituted Penne Pasta which worked out very well. I thought finding Kalamata … Read more