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

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

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant

Ordering wine in a restaurant is not much different than buying it in a wine store. The main difference is that you have an audience. Yet ordering wine in a restaurant can be intimidating especially if the wine list is extensive.Experiment or Homework Keep in mind that even the... Read More

Australia Is More Than Jacobs Creek

The Jacobs Creek Brand of wines have taken the world by storm. And so they should. They are excellent Australian wines which are consistently good. They have clearly won the battle for everyday wines at their particular price range.But they are a made from classical French grape varieties, Chardonnay, Riesling,... 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 a store to buy a bottle of wine can be a little like visiting a foreign country and not knowing the language. If you're buying wine for yourself that's probably not a big deal, although it might be nice to... Read More

Wine and Your Health

During the 1990s, a physician voiced on a national TV show that drinking red wine reduces heart disease. It made all the headlines. He cited the relatively lower levels of the disease in France despite their ever so famously high fat diets. Since that program, it seems that red wine... Read More

Australian Wines

Australia's wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. Considering the lower average national population of Australia, compared to say the United States or even South Africa, 30,000 (2001) workers is pretty high.One... Read More

The Harmony between Wine and Food

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

Tempranillo?s Role As A New Varietal Wine In Australia

Tempranillo is the premium red wine grape variety from the Rioja region in Spain. It is now challenging Sangiovese as the up and coming star of the red varietal wine scene in Australia.New plantings throughout Australian wine regions over the past five years are just coming into bearing. In fact... 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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How To Open Champagne

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Red Wine Compound May Extend Life

Good news! A recent study suggested that resveratrol, a red... Read More

Build Your Own Wine Rack (In An Afternoon)

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

Wine Etiquette With Ease

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

France Car Hire

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The Mystery of Decanting

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

Wine, Wine, Wine

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

Tequila

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

Wine Making and Home Brewing: Whats the Deal?

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

Uses of Mirror Tinted Contact Lenses

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

Burgundy Wine

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

Gewurztraminer Wine

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

Tempranillo?s Role As A New Varietal Wine In Australia

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

Barbera Wine

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

Pairing Beer With Food

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

The Stuff of Poetry ? Mead

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

Australian Wines

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

The Ten Most Important Wine Label Terms

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

What is Corked Wine?

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

Merlot Wine

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

Counting Carbs With Wine

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

Who Made the First Wine Anyway?

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

Explore the U.S. Wine Trails

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

The Origin of the Cocktail

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

Start Your Wine Cellar The Right Way

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

How Sparkling Wine is Made

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

DWI and Blood Alcohol Concentration: What does it mean?

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

Using Cooking Wine

Cooking wine is sort of a holdover from prohibition. People... 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 Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America

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

The Old Fashioned: Two Recipes of an Underrated Classic

Like many mixed drinks, the Old Fashioned has a number... Read More