The Origin of the Cocktail

The cocktail has the distinction of being an original American drink.Its origins are murky, but the most common accounts name one Antoine Amedee Peychaud, a young Creole from a distinguished French family, as the originator of the drink.Peychaud, along with wealthy plantation owners, fled his home in the French controlled... 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

The Old Fashioned: Two Recipes of an Underrated Classic

Like many mixed drinks, the Old Fashioned has a number of variations and a history.It is one of the few cocktails that survived from the days of the Martini and the Manhattan. When prepared well, it is a full-bodied, delicious drink. It was one of my mother's favorites as a... 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

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

Pairing Food and Wine is a Matter of Taste

First off let me say that I am in no way a wine snob. I do not believe that there is an ultimate right and wrong way to pair wine with food. It all boils down to your personal taste and the tastes of your guests. Most people like to... Read More

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting Component I: LookThe first step you have to undertake in wine tasting is visual.1. Fill up the glass up to 1/3 of its volume; never fill it more than half;2. Hold the glass by the stem. Initially you may find this too pretentious but there are good reasons... 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

Alchoholism, A Major Diesease?

Alcoholism can be given a lot of definitions and all of them stress the fact that there is a terrible disease that involves addiction to spirits. Apart from the physical dependence on alcohol, there are other psychological, genetic and social factors that may play a role in the development of... Read More

Red Wine Compound May Extend Life

Good news! A recent study suggested that resveratrol, a red wine compound, may extend our life.The study was conducted on fries and worms to see if resveratrol can extend life in these creatures. Previous studies suggested that yeast life can be extended with resveratrol.It was found that worms and fires... Read More

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Sauvignon Blanc Wine

Sauvignon Blanc wine is crisp, high in acidity and light-... Read More

Rare Varietals Cure Wine Boredom

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

The Mystery of Decanting

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

Counting Carbs With Wine

The recent health claims that wines have antioxidants... Read More

Pairing Beer With Food

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

Choosing that Perfect Wine for a Dinner Party

So, you find yourself having been invited to a dinner... Read More

An Idiots Guide To Wine Tasting

Have you ever seen those stiff upper-lipped types doing a... Read More

Start Your Wine Cellar The Right Way

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

Beer, Wine and Your Bones

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

Hosting A Wine Tasting Party

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

Chablis Wine

Chablis is thought to have originated in northern Spain and... Read More

Build Your Own Wine Rack (In An Afternoon)

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

The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America

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

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant

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

Ideal Wine Temperature

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

DWI and Blood Alcohol Concentration: What does it mean?

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the relationship between the amount... Read More

Wine Tasting -- The Traditional Way

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

Wine Etiquette With Ease

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

Barbera Wine

Barbera is a wine grape variety from Monferrato in Piemonte,... Read More

Uses of Mirror Tinted Contact Lenses

Mirror tinted contact lenses have become a topic of interest... Read More

Chardonnay Wine

Chardonnay is the world's most popular white wine grape. Chardonnay... 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

Using Cooking Wine

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

Australia Is More Than Jacobs Creek

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

Burgundy Wine

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

Food - Wine Pairing Tips For French and Italian Wines

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

Tequila

It was once a ritual usually performed by a man.... Read More

White Zinfandel Wine

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

Who Made the First Wine Anyway?

Although details are understandably sketchy, it is believed that, around... Read More

The Cocktail Party

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

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket

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

France Car Hire

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

Wine Tasting

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