By Mark A Aselstine
Spy Valley is located in Marlboro New Zealand and since its inception in 1993 has been growing some of the most impressive fruit in all of the New Zealand wine industry. Starting in 2000 the winery started producing wines under their own name instead of simply selling the fruit and the results [...]

 By Christ Ooper
Ask anyone who is passionate about a particular sport or hobby and they’ll tell you that to get started, you need the right equipment - a cyclist needs a decent bike and helmet, a golfer needs a good set of clubs. What they don’t tell you up front is the kind of stuff [...]

A delightfully different and gently spiced red from one of Argentina's largest family run wineries.
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 By Mark A Aselstine
Almost every day I’m asked to help people plan wine tasting trips to lesser known parts of California. To me, part of the excitement about wine is taking the time to both research new wineries, but also to find the smaller family owned establishments where you can have a conversation with the [...]

 By Chris A. Harmen
Life today is much different from in the past as a new era is truly beginning. Today, most people look toward the future instead of the past, especially our technology driven future. As technology alters our world every day, we depend on mobile phones, email, instant messaging, and online social networking. The [...]

 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 [...]

Aim to have at least half-a-dozen bottles of this sure-fire impressive, stupendous value, pleasingly fruity 100% Chardonnay Champagne in your house (office, club, shed …) at all times. Le Mesnil soars way above other Champagne co-operative wineries, thanks to Gilles Marguet's meticulous management. He ensures that the Chardonnay bounty of one of the Côte des [...]

Made exclusively for Majestic by one of our favourite new wineries, this mouth-watering Sauvignon has intense aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry and a palate of ripe gooseberry and herbs. The crisp acidity is balanced by an enticing minerality.
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Alvarez y Diez are one of the most respected wineries in the region and produce modern, fresh fruit driven styles with great varietal expression. This Verdejo is vibrant, crisp and grassy with hints of grapefruit and passionfruit.
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 By Jim Hofman and Laura A. Hofman
As we move into the 2010’s, more and more unique travel niches will continue to gain popularity. The recent trend of eco tourism is booming as people continue to seek local, specialized products. Wine trails in America are growing with the trend, and here’s what we see happening through this [...]

Australian wine is unique. It continues to use the traditions of the past but is able to be extremely innovative. The result is a wine that has full flavour and is easy to drink.

People all over the world are in love with wine. Some might call it an obsession, and rightly so. From wineries to wine of the month clubs, there are so many things to feed the obsession of so many connoisseurs. Even magazines are huge. Due to the tradition of wine goblets, there’s been a great revival of the ancient drinking device in recent years. This is one of the many things that people do when they take their wine drinking seriously.

facilities. Additionally (weather permitting), the Winemaker’s Walk includes a stroll through the 84-acre vineyard where visitors gain further winemaking insight by learning about the different grape varieties and growing procedures at Castello di Borghese. As the vineyard awakens in early spring, guests will witness the careful pruning of vines that has taken place — an [...]

Check out the Pinehurst team’s video bloopers and favorite memories from their 20th Anniversary Food & Wine celebration in Napa Valley, California. This video highlights the antics of the team during this momentous occasion in wine country.

Watch the San Diego-based Roman Holiday Italian Ensemble (www.romanholidaymusic.com) crush the grapes Italian-style at grape stomps and wine festivals throughout