Wine Myths - Oak Tree Manor

Common Wine Myths

Sulfites in Wine

Myth: Sulfites cause headaches. “I get headaches when I drink red wine. Are sulfites the cause of my wine headaches?" - Probably not ...

Wine and Food Pairings

Myth: Red wine with meat, white with fish. Right? Well, it is not entirely that simple. When it comes to food pairing, do not pair to the protein. Pair to the sauces and spices, and be prepared to get creative ...

Wines and Aging

Myth: Red wines should be aged. White wines - not so much. Many wine experts suggest that only 1% of the world’s wines are meant to be aged ...

Watch Those Wine Legs

Myth: The “legs” of a wine tell you the amount of alcohol. The common wine myth that legs somehow reveal the quality of a wine is misleading ...

Reds at Room Temperature

Myth: Always serve red wine at room temperature. I remember years ago hearing “red wine should be served at room temperture.” Well, that is nonsense ...

The ABCs of Chardonnay

Myth: Chardonnay is always full, creamy, and oakey. “I am an ‘ABC’ - Anything But Chardonnay!” We hear that often ...