Feb
28
2010
The world of wine and food is yours within the Visitor Center at Domaine Chandon. From here you can sample fine sparkling and varietal wines with perfectly paired appetizers, take a guided tour, purchase wine and gifts in The Shop, or indulge in a four-star dining experience at The Restaurant at Domaine Chandon. Whatever your [...]
Dec
10
2009
Making wine is a real art form that can change how you see the world and the people in it. You and your creativity will be contained in every bottle of wine you produce. Making wine from home is a fun hobby, not to mention delicious wines can be produced for just pennies on the dollar. Most people believe wine making is complex, but it’s not as hard as you may think. Wine making dates back centuries and people all over the world still engage in it today. Wine making can be summed up in six steps:
Oct
16
2009
Growing grapes and making wine out of them, has been in practice since the beginnings of farming custom. In order to maintain a healthy grapevine, it takes work and dedication. Since it can take up to three years for a vine to give fruit, this time allows the grower to tame the plant’s growth -and production- thru pruning. .
Sep
20
2009
The most important part of wine tasting is the shape of the wine glasses. Wine glasses create the balance of flavor needed to fully appreciate the tasting experience. A wine glass was made with the shape they have for very specific reasons.
Jun
30
2009
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 [...]
Jun
28
2009
Radar Wines and XXwines at the San Anselmo Art and Wine Festival 2009. We have exceptional wine clubs starting at only per month. This month’s red wine is the 2007 Coturri Carignane Testa Vineyards. Tony Coturri, head winemaker, calls this his “desert island wine”.
May
31
2009
Wine enthusiasts gathered at California’s most exciting wine event to taste a wide range of wines and enjoy a cultural experience that has become a west coast staple. The two-day festival featured distinguished wine makers from all around the globe allowing tasters to savor wines from China, Australia, Chile and more. Between tastings, wine buffs [...]
May
24
2009
Shawn Bruno tells us about lobbying successfully to change the law prohibiting making wine from dried fruit.
May
04
2009
Santa Barbara Harvest Festival in California
Apr
20
2009
Weekly Wine Chat #2 for PeacefulBend.com Today Katie answers why to decant a wine and how long to let it breathe.
Apr
20
2009
This is awine interactive TV show all about the wine world. The shows will run every 7 to 10 days and your e-mails will direct the show. This is an excellent way to expand your knowledge and learn about wine. How wine is made throughout the worldwide regions, as well as our home state of [...]
Apr
17
2009
Bounty of the Hudson Food and Wine Festival 2007 - Held at Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville NY
Apr
16
2009
Experience the premiere food and wine festival Parksville Uncorked, in Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island. See highlights from two of the three signature events which capture the greatest wine and culinary delights of BC.
Apr
15
2009
Ever wonder why you decant wine? Here’s the answer. Watch more RealQuestions at realmeals.tv.