Gerald’s Wine Tips #3

A wine judge rates a wine out of 20.
3 points for the appearance;
7 points for the nose;
10 points for the palate;
So next time you have a glass, remember that half of the enjoyment is to be had before the wine has even passed your lips.*
*Gerald is probably in the minority on this one.

Gerald’s Wine Tips #2

One peak at the label is worth twenty years of show judging experience.

Gerald’s Wine Tips #1

To bring your reds up to drinking temperature during the cold winter months, simply heat the bottle in the microwave for 40 seconds.*
*According to Gerald this system is perfectly safe – he’s tried it with everything from old lead capsules to stelvins, in industrial microwaves and in kitchens across the country- and hasn’t damaged a single drop, [...]