Swirling Wine - Karen MacNeil & Company

March 15, 2024

“Dear Karen, Does it matter which way you swirl a wine—clockwise or counterclockwise?”The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Dear Triana, Apparently it does not. We could not find any scientific data suggesting that swirling in one direction is better (or even different) than the other. What IS important is that you swirl period. All wines—whites, reds and rosés—“open up” and seem more vivid after being mixed with air. The best way to swirl vigorously (and avoid a dry-cleaning bill at the same time) is to draw quick circles with the glass while keeping the foot of the glass on the table.

—Karen

The Super Tuscans are: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Red wines made in Tuscany from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

B. Red or white wines made in Tuscany from any variety except Sangiovese

C. Red blends made in Tuscany from Sangiovese plus any other red variety

D. Red wines made in Tuscany in an “international style”

The Name Shiraz

International Shiraz Day was established by Australian wine companies in 2020 and has since been celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of July. Herewith, some information on the name Shiraz. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.