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How to Remove Red Wine From Clothes (Without Making the Stain Worse)

How to Remove Red Wine stain From Clothes

A glass tips over. For about three seconds, everyone at the table stares at the spreading red patch in horror. Then the advice begins. “Salt!” “White wine!” “Club soda!” “Put it under the tap!” Suddenly, everyone is a stain-removal expert. But when red wine lands on your favourite shirt, dress or trousers, the first few […]

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Anthocyanins

Anthocyanins - wine wiki

Anthocyanins are natural pigments in grape skins. They give red and purple wines their vibrant color. These pigments belong to the flavonoid group, which also contributes to wine’s tannins. Their concentration depends on the grape variety and growing conditions. It is pronounced [an-tho-SY-uh-nins]. For an audio-visual guide on how to say the word correctly, check […]