Jun
23
2010
By Christine Szalay Kudra
Wine tasting parties are perfect for getting together either formally or informally with friends. Everyone can relax, taste a few fine wines, and snack on some delicious snacks. Wine tasting parties take a lot less work to organize than a dinner party, and they can also be very elegant.
Planning your party is [...]
Apr
05
2010
By Katie Hoffman
You do not need a college degree in wine tasting to understand why some wines benefit from being able to breathe a bit. But you do need to know that simply uncorking the bottle and letting it sit for an hour will do nothing to improve the taste or the smell of the [...]
Mar
18
2010
By Christina Pomoni
Ordering the right wine-meal combination that matches your dining occasion can be a real art; and a real trick. But, if you do it, you will definitely enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.
Unless you are a wine connoisseur, the leather-bound wine list looks threatening and puzzling with the number of wine varieties of varied [...]
Mar
18
2010
By Mark S Myers
Here are the top misconceptions about wine. Know these and you will enhance your enjoyment of wine.
Red wines should never be chilled.
Some red wines actually are better at cooler temperatures, like Beaujolais. In fact, red wines have a recommended serving range from 54 to 66 degrees depending on the wine. For example [...]
Mar
18
2010
By David Cowley
Known as one of the most popular varieties of white wine in the world, the Riesling wines have definitely made their name well known. There are people all around the world who drink Riesling wines and once you learn more about them or try them for yourself, it is not too hard to [...]
Mar
11
2010
We get a tiny annual allocation of the white wines of this famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate. Predominately Roussanne this is a white wine of beauty, sophistication and complexity. With a nose of apricot, honeysuckle, marmalade and spice the palate has a freshness, purity and length only found in the finest white wines. Drink it over [...]
Mar
10
2010
Sandwiched next to the Slovenian border in the North East corner of Italy, Friuli has had a history of producing light aromatic white wines of immense drinkability but of little interest outside the region. Silvio Jermann has almost single handedly changed that. Silvio is widely considered to be a true 'artist' in the production of [...]
Mar
09
2010
The highly esteemed Cloudy Bay Estate has surpassed itself in the production of this innovative Pinot Noir, as elegant and delicate as their famed white wines.
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Feb
27
2010
By Regine Marne
The Rhône Valley is one of the best areas for wine making in France because of the climate being warm and sunny a good part of the year giving a very rich aromatic wine for both reds and whites.
The vineyards of this beautiful region include around 15 specific wine making regions which are [...]
Dec
05
2009
Wine has always been a satisfying and enjoyable complement to a lovely meal at a restaurant. Wine tasting in a restaurant is a very rich and rewarding experience. Once you have made your wine selection, there are a number of steps involved in properly tasting the wine that will make the wine tasting experience even more pleasurable.
Nov
21
2009
If you enjoy wine, then the next step is to discover everything concerning selecting and keeping it. Whether you are buying wine for investment or to relish on a big day it is just as important to make certain that you store it correctly.
Aug
12
2009
The wrought iron wine racks are products of skillful craftsmanship that comes in various sizes and shapes to meet your aesthetic needs. You can have these as awesome accents for your bar or in any portion of your home where you want to display your wines. The beauty in a strong metal like these ironworks can be stored displayed with the vintage looks. Works like these are wonderful pieces of art which can be styled and designed in any way you want.