Using Cooking Wine

Cooking wine is sort of a holdover from prohibition. People who grew up thinking Alcohol is Evil didn't want to have any in their homes. But they wanted those delicious flavors in cooking. Cooking wine seemed to be a reasonable compromise.In essence, cooking wine is really bad wine that then... 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

Build Your Own Wine Rack (In An Afternoon)

A good drink is what even Gods enjoy and to most a good wine is the best drink in the world. The connoisseurs of wine say that to find out a good wine is to smell and taste it. Not is the case with the wine racks. It is much... Read More

The Cocktail Party

A cocktail party can be more daunting than a dinner party if you don't remember the rules. However, it is a great way to kick back and relax with your friends. There is no need to have a theme or a special occasion.The Key Factors: Expect 60% of the number... 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

Wine Tasting -- The Traditional Way

Wine tasting is properly known as 'Wine Degustation'. It is the art of being able to note the various differences between difference types of wine, and even the various differences between the vintages of the same type of wine.There are basically two parts to Wine Tasting, first is 'What are... 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

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

Uses of Mirror Tinted Contact Lenses

Mirror tinted contact lenses have become a topic of interest among many Americans. This is because the market for crazy contact lenses has continued to grow and be popular, so, as a result, contact companies are continually faced with making the next best thing. What is the next best thing... 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

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Who Made the First Wine Anyway?

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

Uses of Mirror Tinted Contact Lenses

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

Ideal Wine Temperature

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

Chablis Wine

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

Wine Making and Home Brewing: Whats the Deal?

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

What is Corked Wine?

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

The Curious History Of Wine Consumption In America

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

Burgundy Wine

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

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket

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

The Harmony between Wine and Food

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

The Origin of the Cocktail

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

Enjoy Your Favorite Wine - But With Some Rules

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

Australian Wines

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

Pairing Food and Wine is a Matter of Taste

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

Wine Tasting

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

Using Cooking Wine

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

Wine Tasting -- The Traditional Way

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

Gewurztraminer Wine

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

DWI and Blood Alcohol Concentration: What does it mean?

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

Beer and The Commodities Market

Most branded products and agricultural products are not commodities. However... Read More

Bordeaux Wine

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

Whisky Syndicates

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

Hosting A Wine Tasting Party

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

Explore the U.S. Wine Trails

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

Barbera Wine

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

Carignane Wine

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

Wine and Your Health

During the 1990s, a physician voiced on a national TV... Read More

An Idiots Guide To Wine Tasting

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

Counting Carbs With Wine

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

France Car Hire

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

Chardonnay Wine

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