Wine, Wine, Wine

What in the world is up!Was there a full moon or something? As I went through this past week I was struck by what seemed to be the theme for the week. I came to the conclusion that there are some career whiners out there. I mean people whine about... Read More

Ideal Wine Temperature

The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55ºF and 58ºF (13ºC?15ºC). However, any temperature between 40º?65ºF (5º?18ºC) will suffice as long as it remains constant. The degree and the speed of the temperature change are critical. A gradual change of a few degrees between summer and winter won't matter.... Read More

An Introduction to Wine

What is wine?Wine has been made for centuries from just a two simple ingredients: yeast and grape juice. Actually, just about any fruit juice can be used, but by far the majority of all wine is made from the juice of the grape.How is wine made?Yeast is the magical ingredient... Read More

Start Your Wine Cellar The Right Way

One of the great joys of wine is to be able to select a bottle from your own cellar, perhaps one that you've been storing for some years, draw the cork and enjoy it with friends. You can marvel at the changes brought on by maturity and, as a bonus,... Read More

The Harmony Between Food and Wine

Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food.The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects... Read More

Sauvignon Blanc Wine

Sauvignon Blanc wine is crisp, high in acidity and light- to medium-bodied, and Sauvignon Blanc wine is recognizable for its grassy, herbaceous flavor and aroma. When grown in warmer climates the flavors are more fruity, melon-like. The grape is important in California, New Zealand and Northeastern Italy, but it really... Read More

The Mystery of Decanting

Decanting is a strange word to many people. Some do not even know what it means exactly. Taking the sophistication out of it, decanting literally means pouring the wine from the bottle to a special glass container. This is done in order to expose the wine to oxygen and enrich... Read More

Bordeaux Wine

Bordeaux is a region in France that produces some of the world's finest and most famous red, white and dessert wines. The greatest red wines of Bordeaux come from the Medoc, Graves, Saint-Emilion and Pomerol; dry white wines mostly from Graves; and dessert wines from Sauternes, Barsac and Sainte-Croix-du- Mont.The... Read More

Wine Making and Home Brewing: Whats the Deal?

When it comes to making alcoholic beverages at home, wine making and home brewing is considered sort of a 'niche' market. You either know how to do it or you don't! This is very hard to believe as wine making and home brewing has been going on for thousands of... Read More

Guide To Tasting Wine

The basics of tasting wine are relatively simple to learn. Once the fundamentals are mastered, the nuances and details can be enhanced over a lifetime. Like any other skill, tasting wine requires practice, and consistency is probably the most important factor.One helpful strategy an aspiring wine taster can pursue is... Read More

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Wine Making and Home Brewing: Whats the Deal?

When it comes to making alcoholic beverages at home, wine... Read More

Whisky Syndicates

Whisky syndicates are groups of private owners and many have... Read More

How To Open Champagne

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Enjoy Your Favorite Wine - But With Some Rules

The mere mention of etiquette brings to mind various images,... Read More

Carignane Wine

The Carignane grape variety is one of the most widely... Read More

The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America

The history of wine consumption in America has been frought... Read More

Tasting Wine

Wine Tasting Component I: LookThe first step you have to... Read More

Pairing Beer With Food

Pairing beer with the fine cuisine has recently come to... Read More

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket

During the holiday season, most of us are in a... Read More

Australia Is More Than Jacobs Creek

The Jacobs Creek Brand of wines have taken the world... Read More

Beer, Wine and Your Bones

If you like the taste of a good brew, then... Read More

Gewurztraminer Wine

Gewurztraminer is an excellent and unique grape variety that is... Read More

How Sparkling Wine is Made

There are three methods that may be used to make... Read More

Wine, Wine, Wine

What in the world is up!Was there a full moon... Read More

Merlot Wine

Merlot wine is a rich, soft wine with the flavor... Read More

Start Your Wine Cellar The Right Way

One of the great joys of wine is to be... Read More

White Zinfandel Wine

White Zinfandel wine is a blush wine made in California... Read More

The Truth About Red Wine and Heart Disease

Red Wine, Heart Disease, Hungry Sharks and Knights in Shining... Read More

The Ten Most Important Wine Label Terms

For the average wine consumer, there is a plethora of... Read More

Guide To Tasting Wine

The basics of tasting wine are relatively simple to learn.... Read More

The Cocktail Party

A cocktail party can be more daunting than a dinner... Read More

The Stuff of Poetry ? Mead

People have been drinking fermented beverages since the dawn of... Read More

Build Your Own Wine Rack (In An Afternoon)

A good drink is what even Gods enjoy and to... Read More

What is Corked Wine?

Keeping a wine bottle sealed is probably the most important... Read More

Using Cooking Wine

Cooking wine is sort of a holdover from prohibition. People... Read More

France Car Hire

Here is a quick summary of the different French wine... Read More

The Origin of the Cocktail

The cocktail has the distinction of being an original American... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon is the grape responsible for the wines of... Read More

Hosting A Wine Tasting Party

As your love and knowledge of wine grows, it is... Read More

Australian Wines

Australia's wine industry has boomed in the past ten years.... Read More

If You Plan On Drinking, Do These Critical Things Before You Leave The House

Buy a BreathalyzerA Breathalyzer is a portable hand-held device in... Read More

A Private Owners Guide to Bottling Fine Whisky

The majority of private owners of whisky casks are looking... Read More

Wine Etiquette With Ease

Correct wine etiquette makes the tasting experience much more enjoyable.... Read More