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Adding frozen grapes to wine allows it to be refreshed without diluting it

With summer approaching, those who are lucky enough to have a garden or a balcony indulge in aperitifs outside (always in moderation of course), and they are right. Yes, but now, the sun and the heat are not very good for keeping your glass of wine cool, and the ice cubes have the disadvantage of diluting the drink. Ray Abercromby, who heads wine distribution company Doyen Wines, reveals the ultimate solution:just add some frozen grapes to your glass.

“Almost immediate” effects

The ice drowns out the wine a bit, and that’s not nice. Frozen grapes retain their juice, so there is no dilution or flavor transfer that takes place “, he explains to
MailOnline . Simple and efficient ! “The best thing is to add 2-3 frozen beans to the glass, and make a light circular motion. The effects are almost immediate “, he adds. Of course we can stick to the bottle cooler (this very practical little cover) or the more traditional bucket filled with cold water and ice, but the bunch of grapes has the advantage of offering us a little snack once the finished glass... We take the advice!