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  • Cork Verses Screw Cap Debate  By : Ken Finnigan -
    For a very long time, cork was the preferred method to seal a bottle of wine. There has been much debate over the past few years as to what the best method is for sealing off a bottle, cork, plastic cork or screw caps.

    Current estimates predict that roughly 6 percent of all wine bottled with a traditional cork will fall victim to TCA (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole), a bacteria that thrives in cork. Some of you might have even had a spoilt bottle of wine and not really noticed it....
  • Corks or screw caps - The closing argument  By : James Pendleton
    It is now very rare to find the total use of natural cork to stop wine bottles with the Rioja region of Spain being the most obvious exception. Increasingly, for a wide variety of reasons, the use of plastic stoppers and screw caps is becoming widespread. Why is this so, and what are the pros and cons of each method, and what should we be looking for when considering the alternatives? This really is a topic of hot debate in the world of wine at the moment. By tasting wines using the different methods of stopping, you can join this debate fully with your own opinions, thereby reinforcing the subjectivity of wine appreciation.
  • Corks: Does Your Wine Really Have to Be Sealed with Real Cork?  By : George R Perry
    A look at what, if any, difference is made by the different types of corks used to seal a bottle of wine.
  • Correct Stemware for Serving Wine  By : Sarah Martin
    You will do better to serve table wine in your water goblets than in the tiny so-called wineglasses. If the water glass seems too big, pour it only half full. At a dinner in your home, four ounces of table wine is a decent serving; the average guest will have a second glass. Your old-fashioned cocktail glasses, or even your highball glasses, are equally acceptable.
  • Cote d’Or: The Home of Pinot Noir  By : Ben Bicais
    Pinot Noir has been grown on Burgundy’s Cote d’Or, or “Slope of Gold,” for almost 2,000 years. Although countless studies have been carried to objectively distinguish what gives these wines such personality, there is something magical and unexplained about the greatness of the Cote d’Or.
  • Custom Wine Cellar - Great Investment!  By : Summer Wilde
    If you have a significant or growing variety of wine collections and vintages that need aging and appropriate storage conditions in order to satisfy their full potential, a custom wine cellar is a wise venture. By providing a fitting space for your invaluable wine collection, you will increase your wine-drinking satisfaction.
  • Custom Wine Cellars - An Essential Tool For Serious Collectors  By : Korbin Newlyn
    For people who are wine collectors or even wine enthusiasts an essential tool needed is that of Custom Wine Cellars. Read on to learn more.
  • Dealing With Hangovers  By : Nicholas Tan
    A hangover is something that just about all of us have experienced at some point in time. After spending a night out drinking, you may wake up in the morning with your head feeling heavy and your stomach in knots. At that moment, you probably decided that you would quit drinking, to prevent this awful feeling from happening again. No matter how hard you may have tried though, chances are that it happened again.
  • Decorate with Wine Stoppers  By :
    Wine stoppers not only help preserve your wine but they make great home decor accessories. There is a huge variety of wine stoppers available with a number of different designs and themes as well as materials like pewter, crystal, wood, and hand blown glass.
  • Defining a Great Wine for You  By : Xavier Moldini
    More than a few books have been written on the art of making the one great wine. Even more have been written and sold on recognizing it when you are tasting wines.
  • Delicious Meals for Delicious Wines Part 2: from Rim Rock Ranch  By : Mathew Guiver
    In part two of the delicious meals for delicious wines series, the wine experts of Rim Rock Ranch decided are sharing the best foods to compliment sparkling wine. As many of you probably already know, only wine that comes from the Champagne region of France can technically be called Champagne. However, any of the recipes in this entry will compliment almost any sparkling wines including Champagne.
  • Delicious Meals for Delicious Wines: from Rim Rock Ranch  By : Mathew Guiver
    The wine you serve with a meal can make or break the experience. If you select a wine that does not compliment the food then it can ruin the meal, but if you select the right wine then you can impress everyone at your dinner party with your knowledge of wine and food.
  • Deluxe Wine Tours: Enjoy The Wine World In Style  By : Wade Robins
    There are a fair few individuals around that world that class themselves as wine connoisseurs. Some are misguided in this view but others actually have the expertise and experience to back up this claim. As such, the latter group of people love wine tours and often plan vacations around them.
  • Demystifying Wine Storage  By : David Cowley
    Wine can be enjoyed even if you do not have a lot of space for wine storage. Many people make do with a small corner of their kitchen, and still others simply buy a bottle or two at a time as they are needed.
  • Depicting the Many Different Sides of Wine Enjoyment With Wine Art  By : Muna wa Wanjiru
    People love to see paintings and pictures of many different types hanging on their walls. While all of these art pictures are different in looks and composition they all share one similar trait. This trait is that people love to look at them. This fascination with art is not confined to the classical still-life, escapist or even the classics. In the various paintings and places you will be able to find wine art.
  • Description Of Port Wine  By : David Cowley
    Port wines are forfeited which means that additional grapes spirits are added to the blend during processing to increase the alcohol content making it have a much higher alcohol content that other wines. There are several different classifications of port wine and it is based on the aging process.
  • Dessert Wines Is The Perfect Way to End Your Meal  By : David Cowley
    Dessert wines are very sweet, and are typically much thicker and richer than table wines. The servings of dessert wines are much smaller than table wines. They are usually served with dessert following a meal because the sweetness of dessert wines complements the sweetness of desserts.
  • Different Types Of Wine  By : David Cowley
    Wines come in two major categories Red and White, but each category will have many sub categories. Many gourmands will argue that red wines can only be served with red meats and exotics such as ostrich and emus and white wines should only be paired with fish, poultry, roast pork, and deserts. Several hundred year ago this may have been true but with all of the new vineyards and the hundreds of wine processing techniques available today Who is to say what is right and wrong, as long as the part
  • Different Types Of Wine Decanter  By : April Rounsville
    Adding a wine decanter to your wine bar area will add depth and class to wine drinking. Wine decanters not only make red wines taste better, but they offer a very attractive vessel from which to serve wine to your visitors.
  • Different Ways To Get Your Foot In The Door For A Fantastic Bartending Job  By : bolly
    There are many different ways to get your feet into the door for some really fantastic bartending jobs available all over the place. You will learn all the tips and strategies in this article.
  • Discount Wine Gift Basket - Make It Yourself  By :
    If your budget is tight, making up a discount wine gift basket with products that you can find at your local store will surely save you plenty of cash and best of all, you will have the satisfaction that everything including the basket were hand picked by yourself.

    Choosing the right basket.

    When choosing your empty basket, try to see if you have a basket that is lying around at your house. As long as it is still in perfectly good condition, it is acceptable to re-use i...
  • Discover more wines with a wine club  By : Jibran Qazi
    If you truly want to expand your love of wine with others, start a wine club. You will not only attract like minded people, but will discover great new wines on a weekly basis.
  • Displaying Wine With A Hanging Wine Rack  By : Michelle Bery -
    For wine enthusiasts, part of the fun of enjoying wine is displaying the bottles. Visit the home of any wine connoisseur and you’ll likely find a variety of wine bottles showcased in some way or another. One such popular way to display different wines is with the use of a hanging wine rack.

    A hanging wine rack, while being utilitarian in its uses, frequently boasts the added benefit of being visually appealing. Those with an eye for decorating will find a hanging wine rack...
  • Displaying Your Wine With A Wine Rack Bar  By : Michelle Bery -
    The challenge when decorating a living space lies in the ability to provide a comfortable, functional environment while still including all of the design elements that you enjoy. With the display of items that have meaning to you, you draw people into your home and give them a glimpse into your personality. For wine lovers, the display of a beautiful collection can add instant sophistication to any room. And the functionality of a wine rack bar allows you to accomplish this w...
  • Do Wine Clubs Offer Good Quality Or Are They A Scam?  By : Joe Stewart
    Are you someone that really enjoys great wine? Have you ever considered ordering wines through a wine club? Here are a few things you should be aware of before you order wine online.
  • Do you know how to select wine?  By : Mark Robert
    The main factor in selecting wine is the rate at which you are going to buy. Secondly on what occasion you are going to buy wine, Whether it is for a party or friends or to take home. If you are hosting a party then go for Red and White Wines which are safe.
  • Do You Know Much About The Australian Wine?  By : Michael Selvon
    Initially, when thinking of wine-producing regions, Niagara, Chautauqua and Napa Valley in the US, as well as France, Germany and Italy may come to mind.
  • Do You Know These Little Known Facts About Tuscany Wines?  By : Stephen Rhodes
    Entertain with the Region’s Finest Wines

    Wine can add a sophisticated touch to any party or dinner that you host. When entertaining, treat your guests to the smooth flavor of Italian wine, specifically Tuscany wine.

    Italy produces more wine than any other country in the world, and some of the finest varieties hail from the Tuscany region. Wine has been produced in Tuscany for hundreds and hundreds of years. In recent decades Tuscan winemakers have put great effort into ...
  • Do You Want To Know Italian Food Eating Style  By : Jim Brown1
    When it comes to talking about Italy, food is everything - sitting around a table after a long day working or at the beach, it is food that brings the family together.
  • Does the Type of Glass You Use Really Matter When Drinking Wine?  By : George R Perry
    A look at whether or not the type of glass you drink your wine from really matters.

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