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It all started in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, where Chardonnay, also known as White Burgundy, was born (not to be confused with Burgundy, or Pinot Noir). Technically, Chardonnay grapes have been around for thousands of years, but only got under the spotlight when the Cistercian monks arrived around the 11th century. Soon […]
Sangria is a fun beverage that many associate with summer and warm weather. If you haven’t ordered a nice refreshing glass of sangria since last year, then it’s time to pour yourself a glass and enjoy your smooth and sweet beverage while brushing up on some wine facts and tips. What is Sangria? Sangria is […]
Many people confuse rosé wine with sweeter blush wines, like White Zinfandel, but this is not the case. Rosé wines are typically dry wines that feature some of the color from the grape skins, but not quite enough to qualify them as traditional reds. Available in still, semi-sparkling, and sparkling varieties, rosé wines are made […]
We get the questions all the time: I’m having a party – how much wine and liquor do I need? What types of wine and liquor do I need? What am I going to do with all the extra?… You get the picture, and I’m sure that if you ever planned a party you probably […]
We are pleased to announce a big change beginning immediately…the name of the store is now Elma Wine & Liquor. In discussions with people during the process of selecting a new name and sharing the name with some people to get feedback, the same questions often arose, “Why are you changing it?”, “Why do you […]
Selecting the right wine for your palate can be a bit overwhelming if you haven’t experienced a wide variety of wines from different regions. Many people choose the wine they will buy based on how it has been rated. A lot goes into how wine gets rated. Wine is rated based on a point system […]
There is a great deal of confusion out there about what differentiates the various brown spirits that we collectively refer to as ‘whiskey’, or ‘whisky’, (more about the difference in spelling another day). Whiskey is a very broad category of distilled spirit that should be seen as the umbrella category. For example, Scotch, Bourbon, and […]
From the oldest known primitive winery in Armenia over 6,000 years ago to present day, the history of wine is closely tied to the history and evolution of humankind. From the beginning wine was built into culture largely due to religious sacraments. As people spread across the world, so did wine. In the time of […]
One thing we get asked quite frequently here at Elma Wine & Liquor is, “What wine will go with well with __________ (insert any meal you can imagine)?” My short answer is typically, “Whatever wine you like.” Sure, there is a science to matching different flavor, acidity, and tannic profiles of wine to food and […]
Wine is more than just an ordinary drink. To some, wine is a lifestyle. Others see it as a trip into history. There are those who see wine as a gastronomic adventure. There are those who perceive wines as an agricultural field of study. And there are people who look at wine as a gateway […]
