OWC’s Feature Articles

Should you or should you not add ice to your wine? The debate rages on! Chill out ….. Debunking the Ice Cubes in Wine Debate The question of whether it’s acceptable to put ice cubes in wine has sparked numerous debates among wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers.. Traditionalists cringe at the thought of diluting their carefully selected wine with melting ice, while others argue that it’s a practical way to chill wine quickly during a heat wave. Let’s examine both sides of the argument….. The Case Against Ice Cubes In Wine For purists, wine is a complex and academic beverage that...

Beef Wellington is a famous English dish that satisfies on so many levels. It is named after an English General named Arthur Wellesley who was the Duke of Wellington. He defeated armies of Napoleon Bonaparte at the battle of Waterloo in 1815. It has been said that Beef Wellington was a portable dish that could be eaten on the march because it was protected by its crusty outer shell. It was also rumoured that once wrapped in pastry it resembled the original leather Wellington boot.  Top Wine Pairings for Beef Wellington Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux Blend – like Chateau from Roche Wines Merlot...