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Types of Wine Glasses for Beginners
Posted by Aleks Flom on
Whether you consider yourself a seasoned pro when it comes to fine wine and wine drinking, or are a bit more of a newcomer who struggles to tell the difference between a Cabernet and a Carmenere, there’s little doubt about the fact that - from time to time - there’s plenty to be confused about when it comes to our favourite drink.
The Food & Wine Guide to Perfect Pairings By Brumate
Posted by Aleks Flom on
Food and wine pairing is one of those subjects which can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. Sure, you can delve into the endless texts written for and by expert sommeliers, which go into huge and specific detail in the pursuit of that elusive ‘third taste’ - the sweet spot between the food and the wine, which leads to a rapturous result… but most of us neither have the time or the necessity to do so.
The Best Rum Punch Recipes to Get Your Party Started
Posted by Aleks Flom on
In our opinion, a party without a big bowl of rum punch quite simply isn’t a party. Well, it’s not a party we’d like to be invited to, at any rate. Rum punch - made properly - is undiluted joy in a bowl. It’s the heart and soul of a gathering, and boasts the kind of sunny, laid-back, satisfying flavours nobody is able to resist. One sip, and you’re immediately transported to the white sand beaches of some far-flung Caribbean island, where the pace of life is blissfully slow, and the sea is as warm and welcoming as it is beautifully turquoise and tranquil.
Stemmed vs Stemless Wine Glasses
Posted by Aleks Flom on
The world of wine can be a confusing one at times. Despite the fact that wine really does have humble origins (indeed, there was a time not so long ago when it was pretty much all that people drank in certain parts of the world), the last two centuries saw it become elevated to something sophisticated, often slightly elitist, and in some regards, almost impenetrable to those who are trying to understand and enjoy it.
Creamsicle Mimosa | Vodka Creamsicle Mimosas | Brumate
Posted by Dylan Jacob on
What do you look for in a cocktail? An explosion of flavour on your tongue? Something cool, classical, and sophisticated? Or something which takes you out of your comfort zone, experiments with flavours and textures, and delights the senses one by one? No matter what sort of cocktails you opt for when you’re out and about or celebrating a special day, there’s a drink out there for everybody… and few things bring more satisfaction than mixing up a batch for yourself and your mates, and enjoying the look of surprise and pleasure on their faces as they take that first sip.
