5 Wine Hacks You Didn’t Know You Needed 🍷
Half genius, half guilty pleasure—all très Céleste. Sometimes wine is elegance, sometimes it’s pure improv. Either way, these hacks will keep your glass full and your guests impressed.
Ice Cubes in Wine? Quelle Horreur… ❄️🍷
Let’s get one thing très clear: dropping ice cubes into your wine is practically a crime. Quelle horreur! Melted ice means diluted aromas, muted flavors, and a glass that tastes like regret. And we simply don’t do regret.
London Weather = Pure Chaos 🌦 But Wine Always Has the Answer
If there’s one thing you can count on in London, it’s weather that changes faster than the Tube status updates. One moment drizzle, the next a thunderstorm, and then—suddenly—it feels like the Central Line at 46°. Pure chaos.
Wine Rule #2: The “T-Day” Rule
Darling, let’s be honest—life’s too short for rigid calendars when it comes to wine. That’s why I live by a golden (and slightly cheeky) rule:
Wine Rule #1: If You Like It, It’s Good
Darling, let’s cut through the snobbery. Wine tasting doesn’t need to be a performance. Forget the endless swirling, the theatrical sniffing, and the poetic “notes of freshly mowed lawn in early spring.” If you like it, it’s good. Full stop.
Five Juicy Rules. One Stylish Love Affair.
Pairing wine with food isn’t rocket science, darling—it’s rhythm, intuition, and just a touch of flair. Think of it as a dance: the wine leads, the food follows, and together they create harmony on your palate. Here’s your cheat sheet, fresh from my table:
Mineral in Wine: It’s Not Gravel, Darling—it’s Magic! ✨
“Mineral.” The word gets tossed around at tastings like confetti—but what does it actually mean? Spoiler: no one is slipping pebbles into your Pinot Grigio. Mineral in wine isn’t about chewing gravel, darling—it’s about that crisp, clean elegance that makes you want to nod knowingly and pretend you summer in Sicily.
Chill, Darling: Your Wine’s Temperature Playbook
You’re serving your wine too warm, darling! Quelle horreur. 🫣🍷 But fear not—I’m here to rescue your poor bottles from the dreaded sauna treatment. Let’s set the record straight: wine should never sweat more than you do. Ready to sip like a pro? Read on.