Explore the U.S. Wine Trails

Follow a Local Wine Trail to Discover the Secrets of Fine WineSuppose you want to kick back after a long day at work. You light a candle and put on some quiet music but realize the evening isn't complete, so you run out to your local liquor store, looking for... 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

Hosting A Wine Tasting Party

As your love and knowledge of wine grows, it is inevitable that you will want to share your revelations with friends and family. Hosting a wine tasting party is a great way to do this.When planning a wine tasting party, some obvious questions about parameters arise. How many people should... Read More

Whisky Syndicates

Whisky syndicates are groups of private owners and many have been around for years. The main purpose is to bring together a group of like-minded people to enjoy the benefits of cost sharing in order to invest in whisky casks and to eventually bottle for private consumption. As it will... Read More

Counting Carbs With Wine

The recent health claims that wines have antioxidants in them that may block free radicals, prevent heart disease, cancer, and other conditions associated with aging seems to have some validity. Polyphenol, catechin, and cholesterol-reducing resveratrol are found predominately in red wines in various degrees. One suggestion as to... Read More

Merlot Wine

Merlot wine is a rich, soft wine with the flavor of blackberries, beloved because it is seldom harsh and not as acidic as a Cabernet Sauvignon with which it is often blended. Merlot wine has the added advantage of being rich and supple but only moderately tannic and, therefore, wonderfully... Read More

The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America

The history of wine consumption in America has been frought with starts, stops, and inconsistencies. The American population has always had a love-hate relationship with alcohol. Historic prohibitionist attitudes amongst much of the American population have blurred the line between moderate wine consumption and detrimental alcoholism. As a result, regular,... Read More

The Stuff of Poetry ? Mead

People have been drinking fermented beverages since the dawn of civilization. At first, the production of alcohol may have been accidental. Over time, it became an art.Mead is a beverage made from fermented honey. This very drink was the founding father of wine and beer. A purist might just stick... Read More

Riesling Wine

The most famous cool climates for Riesling wine are in Germany, Austria, and the Alsace region of France. In these places, Riesling wine can be dazzling, with intense mineral and peach flavors and breathtaking clarity and transparency. Similarly, the cool vineyards of upper New York state, Washington, Ontario, British Columbia,... Read More

Food - Wine Pairing Tips For French and Italian Wines

Many people are intimidated by the task of selecting wine in a fine restaurant. This article is intended to provide a simple guide that will enable anyone to feel confident enough to choose a wine that will impress their dinner guests. The focus is on French and Italian wines.While there... Read More

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Riesling Wine

The most famous cool climates for Riesling wine are in... Read More

Australia Is More Than Jacobs Creek

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

Wine Etiquette With Ease

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

Rare Varietals Cure Wine Boredom

The future of the Australian wine industry will be shaped... Read More

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant

Ordering wine in a restaurant is not much different than... Read More

Wine Making and Home Brewing: Whats the Deal?

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

Start Your Wine Cellar The Right Way

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

The Mystery of Decanting

Decanting is a strange word to many people. Some do... Read More

Explore the U.S. Wine Trails

Follow a Local Wine Trail to Discover the Secrets of... Read More

The Stuff of Poetry ? Mead

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

Enjoy Your Favorite Wine - But With Some Rules

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

Burgundy Wine

Burgundy red wines are produced in an area of France... Read More

Ideal Wine Temperature

The ideal temperature to store wines is between 55ºF and... Read More

France Car Hire

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

What is Corked Wine?

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

Wine Tasting -- The Traditional Way

Wine tasting is properly known as 'Wine Degustation'. It is... Read More

Guide To Tasting Wine

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

Food - Wine Pairing Tips For French and Italian Wines

Many people are intimidated by the task of selecting wine... Read More

Bordeaux Wine

Bordeaux is a region in France that produces some of... Read More

Merlot Wine

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

Wine Tasting

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

The Harmony between Wine and Food

Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in... Read More

Australian Wines

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

The Cocktail Party

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

Champagne

Champagne is without question the finest sparkling wine made in... 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

The Truth About Red Wine and Heart Disease

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

Pairing Food and Wine is a Matter of Taste

First off let me say that I am in no... Read More

Wine, Wine, Wine

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

Tempranillo?s Role As A New Varietal Wine In Australia

Tempranillo is the premium red wine grape variety from the... Read More

White Zinfandel Wine

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

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket

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

Buying Wine, How to Read a Wine Label and Select a Great Bottle of Wine

I must admit, that for many of us, walking into... Read More