Apr
05
2010
By Matt Coughlin
Why Learn To Serve Wine Properly?
If you have ever bought a bottle of wine in a nice restaurant, you may have noticed that the server does not just pop the cork and pour you a glass, but instead goes through a specific process of opening the bottle, letting the buyer test the wine, [...]
Mar
19
2010
Sparkling Wine for St Valentines Day is an excellent idea. Valentines & Sparkling wine go hand in hand, Sparkling wine for celebrations & Valentines Day is the celebration of love & romance. Made according to the traditional method, also called “Champenoise”, with the grape varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Clear golden yellow color, with [...]
Mar
19
2010
A romantic Champagne… First loved by women, its balance and its delicacy have made it a revered wine appreciated by everyone.The production secrets and the vinification method of this cuvee go back to the origins of the House of Billecart-Salmon and have been handed down for seven generations. The Brut Rose is a blend of [...]
Mar
18
2010
We’ll start this article by asking these two questions: “Why is wine so confusing?” and “Does selecting a wine intimidate you?” If your answer to the second question is yes, then you are not alone!
Most people have been to a liquor store or a restaurant and been absolutely overwhelmed and intimidated by the sheer variety [...]
Mar
15
2010
This outrageously good value fizz from the progressive 'Viñedos y Reserva' winery near Madrid, on the banks of the Ciguela River, has had Jancis Robinson raving. After 20 short years, 'V&R' are leading the field of sparkling wine producers on the plains of La Mancha (Europe's biggest designated wine region and home to Don Quixote). [...]
Mar
08
2010
Unusually among Champagne houses, Krug regard their non-vintage Grand Cuvée as their top wine, incorporating the best wines available to maintain the unique house style. Fermented in old Argonne oak barriques (unusually for Champagne) and aged for longer than many houses' vintage wines, the style is rich, with noticeable autolytic, yeast aromas, nuts, dried fruits [...]
Feb
27
2010
By Angella Jones Brown
Wine is broadly classified into red and white wine. Red wine is usually prepared from black or red grapes while white wine can be prepared from any type of grapes. The color of red wine is not obtained due to the use of red or black grapes, on the contraire the main [...]
Jan
27
2010
A wedding is one of the most special and memorable times in a couples life. The type of wedding gift that you give says a great deal about how you feel about the lucky couple so you want to choose only the best. Any wedding is about romance, sophistication and elegance so shouldnt your gift speak the same language?
Nov
30
2009
When you are looking for the perfect gift, but are undecided about what to choose, consider a gourmet wine gift basket. The recipient of a nice gourmet wine gift basket is never disappointed. It is an impressive gift and comes with wine, gourmet food, crackers, and chocolate.
Sep
18
2009
There are a plethora of varied choices that can be made using wine making. You do not need to be an pro to do wine making as there are resources offered for everybody to do their own winemaking. There are kits that are able to be utilized to make wine as well as a lot of books that offer lots of information on winemaking. Home wine making has been practiced for many years and this is how the big wine companies first got started.
Jul
03
2009
When you are looking for the perfect gift, but are undecided about what to choose, consider a gourmet wine gift basket. The recipient of a nice gourmet wine gift basket is never disappointed. It is an impressive gift and comes with wine, gourmet food, crackers, and chocolate.