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  • Wine and Food Pairings - Which Wine to Serve with Dinner  By : Jason Connors
    It can be confusing trying to remember which wines go with which food. This handy guide gives yout he basic tips to help you decide which wine to serve with your next dinner.
  • Wine History - When the cork met the bottle  By : James Pendleton
    The role of the Church in the production and marketing of wine declined with the Reformation, particularly in northern Europe, but this did not convulse the wine world half as much as the discovery of the usefulness of corks about a century later. For the first time since the Roman empire, wine could now be stored and aged in bottles.
  • 20th Annual Rocky Mountain Wine, Beer & Food Festival  By : Shane
    Enjoy some of the most spectacular views that Colorado has to offer while you sample gourmet food, sip on fine wines and chug microbrew.
  • Texas Wine - Visit Wineries and Vineyards to Buy Various Texas Wine Gifts  By : abhi
    Last few years have witnessed a growing popularity of Texas wine in the national as well as international market. One of the biggest testaments to their growing popularity was Grapefest 2004, where over 240,000 people attended this fest and over 20,000 plus votes received for the 2004 Peoples Choice. Grapefest is the largest wine festival in the state.
  • Buy California Wine  By : abhi
    Most of the American Wines are mass-produced general wine; often having the brand name of the region where these are produced.

    About 90 percent of American Wines are produced in California region. The cold areas like Napa Valley, Sonoma Country etc are the other Wine producing regions. The most prestigious wine brand - Zinfandel produced exclusively in California. This Wine is almost equal to any classic European wine.
  • Wine Accessories At Kitchen Junkie  By : Debbie Dragon -
    Wine is more than an alcoholic beverage. It’s almost a way of life! There are more wine accessories available than you could even imagine. From the necessities like corkscrews and glasses, to the not so necessary yet entertaining accessories like decanters, ice buckets, and pourers- there is more to wine than just drinking it.

    Corkscrews & Openers
    While there are hundreds of varieties of corkscrews, they all work in basically the same fashion. You screw one end directly i...
  • Cabernet Sauvignon - pride of California wine fraternity  By : abhi
    Cabernet Sauvignon is a very popular type of red grape. It is widely used for wine production around the world. It shares the top position with Chardonnay which is a green skinned grape species.
  • Enjoy A Day Of Wine Tasting  By : Triston Huntsmin -
    My wife and I and our close friends recently discovered wine tasting. We had never thought to spend a day touring the many vineyards that surround our home town. Recently, however, when some friends came in from out of town and suggested that they might like to go wine tasting we made the arrangements and set off for a day of unknown adventure.

    I enjoy an occasional glass of wine, but I had no idea how fun it would be to tour vineyards and get to taste a variety of wines. ...
  • Chardonnay - an eminent white wine  By : abhi
    This is the most popular white wine. The taste and flavours of Chardonnay are depending upon the origin location and processing methods. It yields a variety of flavours and styles. It is the major grape type in Champagne along with Pinot Noir.
  • Home Wine Cellars  By : Max Bellamy
    If you want to create your own wine cellars, take note of the following considerations.
  • Wine Tasting – Understanding The Wines Of France  By : Donald Saunders -
    Are you baffled by the huge variety of French wines and completely lost when it comes to deciding which wine will best suit your needs?

    Each of the eight wine producing regions of France specializes in producing wine of a particular type and flavor and this simple overview will hopefully make choosing French wines a little easier.

    Burgundy

    Burgundy wines are produced from the black Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes and from the white Chardonnay grape.

    The Pinot Noir is ...
  • Wine Tasting – A Preference For Red Or White  By : Donald Saunders -
    For many of us wine is something of a mystery and when we are buying wine it comes down to a simple choice between red and white and what our local supermarket has available in its "special offer" bin. But wine really isn't such a mystery at all and, in this area at least, a little knowledge can get you a very long way.

    The starting point is to understand the different types of wine available and here we can divide wines into five main groups.

    Red Wine.

    Red wine is f...
  • Waterford Crystal - Improve The Taste Of Any Wine.  By : Ciara McGrath -
    Wine tastes better when the correct shape glass is used. It tastes even better from lead crystal glasses, I cannot explain this, it just does.

    Waterford Crystal is deservedly the most acclaimed lead crystal ware in the world. There are many imitations, but none matches Waterford glass for design, cut and clarity.

    Lead crystal resonates easily. You can demonstrate this by running your finger around the top, you will feel the glass hum. This is the effect that film produc...
  • Wine Gifts - Elegant, Thoughtful & Elite  By : Tyson J Stevenson -
    Wine gifts are considered as one of the best gifts for men. They come in a variety of tastes, vintages, colors, wrappings, baskets, labels, corkscrews, stoppers, etc. Many types of wines are available in the market and a variety of vintage wines are sent as gifts. Sending a wine gift is considered elegant and reflects upon the thoughtfulness of the sender of the gift. Wine gifts have become a symbol of elite gifting and hence are on the rise.

    Generally four types of vintag...
  • Famous Chardonnay Back on Top  By : Helen Dove
    Chardonnay is a thousand year old small village in Mâconnais in the southern portion of France's burgundy region.
  • Wine Tasting Can Be Challenging  By : Helen Dove
    The art of tasting the wine is naturally as old as the art of wine-making itself. Nowadays the activity of wine taster has turned in an appreciated career for some.
  • Wine Accessories - A Wine Lover's Mark  By : Stefan Rockhaus
    The popularity of wine spreads all over the world. This drink loved by all, is perhaps one of the oldest alcoholic beverages available. A true wine lover not only loves to drink it, but also loves to serve it to other people. For a wine connoisseur, a wine rack is a must to have in his house.
  • Wine Racks: Choosing The Right Wine Rack For You  By : Faye Spencer
    Wine racks have become something that just about everyone wants to purchase and have within their residence. They are supplied in a wide range of styles, shapes and dimensions to fit just about anyone’s needs.
  • Tips On How To Buy The Best Wines  By : Jay Ashley -
    For most people wine is an essential part or their dining experience. Wine is also mostly present in any social function. The problem with wine is that there are so many types of wines to choose from. As a result the wine selection process becomes very difficult.

    What is wine?

    Basically, it is a liquor that is made by fermenting various types of fruits. But no doubt, that the most popular wine type is made of grapes. Wines made of different types of grapes, turn into di...
  • Styles Of Wine Racks  By : Catherine Olivia -
    Wine racks come in all sizes. If you do an internet search for wine rack you'll find sites that have custom designed wine cellars to hold hundreds of bottles under perfect climactic conditions to sites that have decorative countertop wrought iron wine racks that hold 4 to 6 bottles, the choices are endless.

    Those who teach about wine storage teach about the importance of temperature, humidity, ventilation, and the angle of storage. Some even preach that care should be take...
  • Champagne - 15 Great Quotes about Bubbly  By : Paul Medhurst
    A selection of musings on the effervescent nectar from the great and the good
  • Viansa Winery Reaches Out to Indy Racing Crowd  By : Samuel Martin
    If horse racing is the sport of kings, then car racing could conceivably be dubbed the sport of the average Joe.
  • Tired of the Same Old Wine? Try a Prize-Winning Variety  By : Samuel Martin
    Even before the movie "Sideways" made wine tasting de rigueur, connoisseurs knew the value of sipping and savoring a great wine.
  • Italian Winemaking Flourishes Through the Ages  By : Rodney Wright
    When it comes to fine wine, the regions of Italy might come to mind, with their lush, rolling hills where the finest grapes are still hand-picked. Indeed, Italy is home to some of the best wines in the world.
  • Wineries Buzzing About 'Cal-Ital' Varietals  By : Rodney Wright
    Cal-Ital refers to Italian varietals grown in California and is the new buzzword among some winemakers.
  • Wineries Focus on Corporate Gift-Giving  By : Rodney Wright
    According to Wine Spectator, wine consumption has increased over the years, making wine a more desired gift during the holidays.
  • Bottles That Impress: Giving the Gift of Wine  By : Rodney Wright
    Wine makes the perfect gift for the holidays, from presenting it to your host at a dinner party to giving it to your friends and family. Whether your gift list includes a family member, a beloved friend or new boss, wine is sure to be a hit when presented with some flair.
  • An Introduction To Wine Classifications  By : Gabriel Adams -
    Wine. Wine is probably the most widespread and historically significant beverage other than water, and has been for thousands of years. Wine is the drink of kings, just as it is the beverage of choice for the wino on third street. Wine has played a major role in the rise and fall of countless individuals, nations and even civilizations.

    As interesting as the history of wine is, though, this article is about the classification of different wines. Wine is normally classified...
  • Worn Out by the Wall of Wines? Join the Club!  By : Morris Collins
    If you’ve ever bought a bottle of wine, you have likely faced one of the greatest social challenges known to modern humans – the “Wall of Wine.” Maybe you go it alone, picking a variety you recognize from a vintner you’ve heard of. Or throw caution to the wind and choose the bottle with the brightest label. Or seek advice from the store clerk.
  • Guide To Choosing The Best Wine Rack Kit  By : Hannah Roberts -
    In 2004, the movie Sideways was released, where it quickly received critical and public acclaim.The story centers on two friends who take a wine tasting trip as they wrestle with their own personal shortcomings. As the movie took off, so did the country’s fascination with all things wine.Today, fueled in large part by that film, more people than ever before are collecting and displaying wines.And although it may often be an overlooked element in most wine collections, the win...

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