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Wine Cellars - How To Choose the Right One for You! By : John Mann Wine cellars come in many different shapes, sizes and styles. But without a doubt, if you are a wine aficionado, it has probably been one of your fondest wishes to own your own wine cellar where bottles of your favorite vintages are aging to perfection. If you are a true wine lover, nothing beats having your own collection of favorites ready to share with like-minded friends. Ouzo, it's all Greek to me By : Alan Liptrot If you're planning on going to Greece, and in particular the island of Lesvos, make sure you try the local Ouzo. 4 Seasons Wine Industry Regions Of Southern California By : Chris Jensen California is a state that produces 90% of all wine in the US, and the vineyards in the north, in Sonoma and Napa, are among the most famous in the world. However, they do not have the only quality vineyards in the state. The wines from the younger southern California wineries are on an equal par to their cousins of the north. How to Grow Grapes for Excellent Wine By : Chris Jensen I think it quite safe to say that more has been written about the cultivation of grapes than has - or ever will be - written about any other fruit. This is not surprising, considering that the grape is probably the oldest of known fruits. All You Need To Know About Wines By : James Copper An article giving some useful information on this popular drink. Everything About Winemaking and Necessary Supplies By : David H Urmann Winemaking is a centuries-old process. It is fascinating to witness and leaves one heady for more. Wine, Wine Tasting, Sake, Shōchū, Rare Spirits By : Kit Marshal The gastronomic blog: www.restaurantdiningcritiques.com will provide ongoing posts and information on various beverages including sake, shōchū, wine, beer, aperitifs, digestives, non-alcohol drinks and try to point out any health benefit that might be gained by drinking certain types. Understanding The Differences With Red Wines By : MIKE SELVON There are at least 50 key varieties of red wine and the colors can range from light red and ruby red to opaque purple and almost black. How to make wine By : Randy T Slabey Randy T Slabey Winemaking We all need a hobby, some people go sky diving, some people play chess and some people drive fast cars ad crash into things, and these people will do all of this in their spare time, which makes it a hobby. Now, there are many different types of hobby, just like there are many different types of people in the world. There is also winemaking, so if you are one of those people who like making wine during their spare time you have come to the right place, because you will learn the basics of how to make wine. Choosing the Right Glass for the 'Amateur Drinker' By : Guy Bridge One doesn't need to be a 'professional wine taster' a 'wine snob' or a fully paid-up member of 'CAMRA' in order to experience the most enjoyment from your favourite tipple in the right glass. I'm not trying to preach to the converted or teach Grandma to suck eggs, there is already plenty written about choosing the correct shape glass to enhance the flavour of a whole variety of different grapes and grains. But in all honesty who invites eight friends for dinner and then provides a different glass for each drink; after all who is doing the washing up when they've all gone home. Red Wine Basics By : Ian Love Like white wines, there are red wine basics and fundamentals for all levels of wine appreciating, tasting and drinking enjoyment as well. Since white and red wines are a little different from each other, knowing what to know, how to pick and which is best, can also vary significantly. Food and Wine- Finding the Right Mix By : Ian Love Fine cuisine, home-made cooking, casual to fine dining, wine-tasters dinner or just cheese and wine at your place, there are different ways to treat your palette and taste-buds. The perfect pairing and matching of food and drink is a delicate balancing act. Personalized preferences of what to enjoy together will develop over time and many experts do not even agree on what wine with what food! It is all about the journey, experience and enjoyment, finding that right mix and balance, complimentary tastes that work (for you!). Not overpowering, not understated, that is the ultimate goal here. Pairing Wines with Christmas Dinner By : Ian Love Seasonal meals and celebration over the Holidays lend themselves well to a wide array and assortment of exciting wine choices, from aperitifs, whites, reds, champagne, even dessert or ice wine! You do not need a special occasion necessarily to pair these up, but what a great way and opportunity to do exactly that! No excuses needed here! Christmas is a known month of holiday meals get togethers. Many chefs and families start to prepare their grocery lists for the entire month starting as early as November. In addition to the meals, wines and champagnes are also chosen to compliment their menu selections. How do you choose the right pairings for your meal? Step by Step Guides to Buying Wines Online By : Ian Love Ensure that you are familiar with your regional, state, provincial, legal requirements for import/export, duties and if it is legal to order, ship, receive these goods. Customs and declaration forms, permits and more have to be sorted out as well, applicable taxes paid and such to ensure that the transaction will go smoothly start to finish. Step by Step Guide to Ordering Wines By : Ian Love Are you too nervous to browse the wine list at a restaurant or in a wine store, electing to order their house wine or the first thing that you see in the store? Choosing a wine can be a daunting task for most consumers, especially when the store or restaurant has hundreds to choose from. Here is a step by step guide to selecting the best wine for your tastes. How to Select Wine as a Gift By : Ian Love Wine is a great gift for almost any occasion. Whether you need a regular stock of gifts to bring as a hostess gift, you are invited to an executive dinner function, you are attending a holiday party, or you just don’t know what to give someone, wine is always a safe bet. Visit a Wine Festival By : Ian Love Are you looking for something different to do? Are you looking to meet some new people? If you have not already, you may want to visit a wine festival. What a wonderful way to spend the day whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice. Wine and Cheese Tasting By : Ian Love Looking for something different to do? Ready to break out of the rut you are in? Why not try wine and cheese tasting? In addition to meeting some new people, there is also the added bonus of being able to sample wine and cheese tasting. Wine and cheese tasting is a great way to enlighten yourself about a possible unknown world to you and others. This is a sharing experience that can also help you develop and expand your palette and personal taste arsenal. Ice Wines By : Ian Love For the sweeter and more exotic palette, craving that special after-dinner treat, ice-wine is a great way to reward the palette and end a meal. This one has to be best served icy cold and chilled. Introduction to Thanksgiving Wines By : Ian Love Celebratory wines around special occasion, seasonal or holiday meals do not have to be a tough challenge. This gives you the expanded choice of matching tones and tastes with rich aromas and indulgent meals, like pumpkin, cinnamon, spice that would not typically be on the offering table or family menu per se. Introduction to French Wines By : Ian Love It is not for certain, fact or assured, proven beyond a shadow of a doubt, scientifically researched, but it is said and believed that in the area of Caucasus located on the borders of Turkey, Russia and Iran, was where the first vineyards were born. White Wine Basics By : Ian Love So what is there to be said for white wine fundamentals, choices, selection, characteristics, varietals and more If you are in the market for a cellar classic, vintage favorite, or simply looking for a nice wine to have with dinner or to serve by itself, by food-matching or preference opting for a white wine, there are some things you need to know and consider. Australian Wine Exports By : Ian Love Australian wine has a very successful export history. Each year the Australian Bureau of Statistics publish the annual exports of Australian produced wine which show there has been strong growth over a long period of years. Between 1991-92 and 2006-07 exports of Australian wine increased every year except from a small fall in 1994-95. The 1992-93 financial year saw Australia export more than 100 million litres of wine for the first time. Margaret River Wine Growing Region By : Ian Love Margaret River in Western Australia is a relative new area among Australian wine growing regions, and with its stunning coastline and world-class wineries, it is one of Australia's most inspiring wine regions. It is located 260km south of Perth in the southwest corner of the state. Barossa Valley Wine Growing Region By : Ian Love The Barossa Valley in South Australia is Australia's best-known wine region, both nationally and internationally. It is located 70km north of Adelaide and is South Australia's most visited tourist destination. It was originally named the Barrosa Valley by Colonel Light , after the "Hill of Roses" region in Spain where he fought in the Spanish Peninsula War. The name Barossa was a corruption due to the general illiteracy of the times. Hosting A Wine Tasting Party By : Ian Love A wine tasting party can be the best way to spend time with your near and dear ones. You not only enjoy the presence of your dear ones, but also get to sip and discuss the variety of wines. A wine tasting party is not a new concept to Aussies who love to spare time for wine tasting. Hosting a wine tasting party could be lot of fun and also add to your knowledge of wine varieties. A large number of Australians are wine enthusiasts and love to be spotted at the wine tasting parties. Thematic Wine Pairing By : Ian Love Are you unsure which wine to serve with which foods? Generally, you should serve food and wine that share a likeness with one another. Whether it is an ethnic likeness, a color likeness, or a texture and body likeness, your wine and your food should complement one another. The Language of Wine By : Ian Love When you attend a wine tasting party, you might be surprised when people smell their wine and then say things like, “old leather” or “tar on the road.” If you were to compare any other food to old leather or tar on the road, it would be insulting, but with wine, it is all part of the language. Wine 101 By : Ian Love You can drink wine on a picnic, you can drink wine at a restaurant, you can drink wine on a jet, you can drink wine on a cruise ship, you can drink wine with lunch, you can drink wine with supper, you can drink wine at a party or you can drink wine at home with your spouse. In fact, the only truly inappropriate time to drink wine is if you are driving. The Flavors of Wine Varietals By : Ian Love While many people try to pigeonhole the taste of varietals in ways such as “Pinot Noir tastes flowery and are light”, it is possible to produce several types of wine from one grape. Often, wines can be described by their flavors more than just the varietals or geographical location from which they came. Custom Wine Cellars - An Essential Tool For Serious Collectors By : Corbin 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. Champagne - All About The Fizz? By : Fiona Muller When it comes to celebrations there’s only one drink that makes them special and that is champagne. With its association with royalty and the rich and famous it is the drink to be seen with. Appreciating Wine - Educate your Palate By : Ian Love When you are tasting wines, you are not quaffing an alcoholic beverage for the enjoyment of intoxication. In fact, at many wine tasting parties and in tasting rooms at many wineries, you do not even swallow the wine that you taste. Wine tasting is more of an art form that requires you to keep all of your senses about you in order to judge wines soundly. Wine & Food - A Good Pair By : Ian Love The general rule of food and wine pairing is that lighter foods go with lighter wines. The stronger the flavor of food, the stronger the flavor of your wine needs to be in order to balance and enhance the flavor of both the food and the wine. Sulphites in Wine By : Ben W Sulphur Dioxide or E220 as it is so alarmingly and anonymously titled on so many food packets is permitted under all winemaking standards. It is a preservative and disinfectant. It is added to wine as Potassium Metabisulphate or PMS and has been blamed for being one of the major causes of hangovers and headaches following wine consumption. Wine Food Pairing for the Best Dinner Party By : RAYMOND NWAMBUONWO Red wine is excellent with foods that include pasta and red sauce, such as Italian food. Red wine also goes great with beef and chocolate. Likewise, some red wines, such as Pinot noir, go great with pork. Considering there are a few types of red wine, What is Absinthe? By : Robert Thomson Absinthe is an ancient form of alcohol that is extremely popular throughout Europe and has recently started growing in popularity throughout North America. How A Jello Shot Is Made By : Mario For best results use a clear alcohol, with an alcohol strength of at least 37% ABV (Alcohol By Volume) one of the most popular liquors to used would be vodka is it blends well with most other alcoholic beverages and flavours. The Health Benefits of Red Wine By : Darlene Berkel Both red and white wine have a positive effect on the digestive system in moderation – one glass of wine with your meal will probably be beneficial to you. Balance is the key! Wine Making History In Napa Valley By : Kris Koonar To the first inhabitants of the valley, 'the Wappo Indians', the term 'Napa' meant the land of many, conjuring images of a vast sprawling land that was home to salmon-filled waterways, green valley floors with multitudes of wildcats, black bears, grizzlies and elks. A Merlot Lover's Wine Tour In Napa Valley By : Kris Koonar You may wonder why Napa Valley is so popular among wine lovers when wineries are found practically all over world. What Napa Valley Wineries Offers By : Kris Koonar If you love wine and plan to visit California, then make sure you visit some of the world famous Napa Valley wineries. With pleasant climate and breathtaking landscapes, a wine tour in Napa Valley can be a lifetime experience for wine lovers. Four Roses American Whisky By : Mario This bizarre lemon-coloured confection of a Mexican-style ranch seems incongruous with Kentucky's gentle rolling grasslands and tree-lined hollows. Thankfully, master distiller Jim Rutlege is more hospitable than the patriarch in Sam Peckinpah's violent film classic. The Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky By : Mario Famous Grouse Ask the Edrington Group's master blender, John Ramsay, what makes his drams different and he immediately proposes marriage. In the whisky-making sense, of course Bells Scotch Whisky By : Mario Bells Caol Ila is an exception though. Most distilleries are stubborn individuals. 'If we seriously wanted to change Mortlach could we do it? Talisker Scotch Whisky By : Mario Sometimes when you are thanking a long-dead distiller for building his still in such a stunning location, you wonder at the insanity that led him to settle on such a remote spot. Grants Scotch Whisky By : Mario As the whisky industry continues to consolidate, the days of family-owned distiller/blenders is fast becoming a memory. William Grant & Sons is one of the few noble exceptions, proving that a family firm compete with the UDVs of this world by being as self-sufficient as possible. Glens Whisky By : Mario Glen Ord At a glance, the fertile plains of the Black Mr Horn a pretty fine site for a distillery quality supplies of barley, some peat from illy hansons ground, pure water.. Chavis Scotch Whisky By : Mario Trying to get a blender to explain what his or her job involves is never easy. Not because they are secretive, far from it. They're almost relieved to have a chance to tell their story. Balvenie Scotch Whisky By : Mario Regional categorisation is a vexed issue in whisky: it may be a handy way of grouping distilleries together geographically, but it can be a tricky business identifying a stylistic continuity between all the whiskies in Perthshire or Speyside. Glens Scotch Whisky By : Mario Glen Garioch Despite being one of the most fertile parts of Scotland, Aberdeenshire has very few distilleries. In 1995 it looked likely to have one less when Morrison Bowmore (MBD) mothballed Glen Garioch, in the little town of Oldmeldrum. Dewars Bnj Whisky By : Mario Dewar's was the first blend to be advertised by electric sign and the first to produce a cinema advertisement - both products from the fertile mind of the irrepressible Tommy Dewar. Liquor Distillation From Wine By : Mario Distillation is the centuries-old process used to produce alcohol. Heat is used to separate the components of a liquid, or mash, and as vaporization takes place the vapors are cooled so they condense into neutral spirits with little color, aroma, or flavor. Why Red Wine Is Thought By Many To Be The Very Best Wine Available By : Gregg Hall Among the many hundreds of types of wine available, red wine is thought of as the best. There are several different types of red wine, even though they are all made using the same methods. This very good type of wine is made from the black grape, the color deriving from the skins. Topping Off Chinese Meals With Table Wine By : Jimmy Cox No dinner is complete without wine, which brings joy and drives away depression, and makes the old feel young and the young still more youthful. Taken in moderation, it is undoubtedly an excellent stimulant. The Cocktail, A Piece Of New Orleans History By : Jimmy Cox The most popular alcoholic beverage in the world today is that high-powered mixture known as the cocktail. The Absolute Beginning Of Absinthe In The US By : Jimmy Cox Absinthe is a drink that has caused much controversy of the years for being a "wild" and "sinful" drink. These stereotypes fit in well with those that have followed New Orleans, which is where this potent drink first hit American soil. Red Wine – The Cancer Solution? By : Xav Moldonio.. Could anything be more dreadful then having your doctor give you a diagnosis of cancer? Probably not. Still, who wants to chance it? There must be practical steps that can be taken to prevent it. The Origins of Wine and Winemaking By : Andrea Flint Wine and winemaking has a long and venerable history. When was the first wine made, and by whom? The Greatest Wine Making Regions In Spain By : Derek Both Spain produces an extraordinary amount of wine each year and growers have significantly refined the production process as well as the quality of the wine itself. However, before the end of the 19th century, Spain was actually known for cheap, tasteless wine that didn't offer much for the serious oenophile. Things To Know About Wine By : Xav Moldonio Sooner or later, you will fall like Alice down the hole into the land known as wine. Don’t worry. It is a tasty and satisfying trip. Here is a “travel guide” on some wine things you might want to know. Current Trends in Cal-Ital Wines By : Kris Koonar For the past few centuries, winemakers in California have mainly looked upon the Barbera Grape to provide Americans with a good quality Italian-styled Californian wine. Storing And Caring For Wine By : Tristan Andrews Over the years, wine consumption has become more and more popular. With more and more money going into wine both as an investment and for later consumption, the history of the wine will always be in question. Wine Collecting For Beginners By : Tristan Andrews Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby - especially when you try to find the wine. If you are looking to collect wine, you may end up spending a bit more money than you thought. The Right Temperature For Storing Wine By : Tristan Andrews Although position is important when storing wine, temperature is the most important storing factor overall. Wine Tasting In Sacramento By : Kris Koonar For many years, wine has been an inseparable part of most bars and kitchens, all over the world. Celebrations and festivals are incomplete without a bottle of good red or white wine. Harvesting the Grapes at Tas Valley Vineyard By : Lynda Preece A glorious weekend in mid-October was judged by Mike Smith of Tas Valley Vineyard to be the optimum time to pick his grapes. This decision is not come by lightly. As with all crops, it is very much dependant on weather conditions both earlier in the year and right up to the moment of picking. This year, the weather has been kind and the crop was very heavy, to the extent of pulling some of the vines from their moorings. How To Make The Perfect Wine Choice For Your Meal By : Gregg Hall There are some rules that do need to be taken into consideration, such as red wines going with beef, and white wines going with fish, chicken, and seafood. Just make sure you choose the best wine you can afford, mainly because they are usually higher quality and provide much more variety when it comes to aroma and flavor. For A Look At A Good Winery You Don't Have To To Europe By : Gregg Hall You don't have to travel to Europe to experience world class wine and wine-making facilities. Vintners throughout the United States are producing wines which can compete with any wine from anywhere in the world. How Southern Califonia Wines Compete With Fine Wines All Over The World By : Gregg Hall Wine is a beverage that is produced throughout the world. Each region may claim to be the best, but the wines produced in California can compete with all of them. California is responsible for 90 percent of the country's wine making. Wine Racks for Storing Wines By : George Wood To prevent wine bottles from being broken and to store wine in a cool, dark place you need wine storage racks. Storage racks allow you to organize your wine collection and keep it safe and sound. What You Should Know About Wines By : Lee Dobbins Learn about 11 popular types of wine, the origins and what each one tastes like. A Look At American Wineries, It's More Than Just California By : Gregg Hall Wineries tend to utilize the type of grape that is grown in their region. Because of this, wines have a unique taste and zest, specific to location. Those producing this wine generally have taste for what best compliments their wine. How to Drink Wine like a Professional By : Barney Garcia Most people like to enjoy a glass of wine once in a while, but to other people, drinking wine is an art form and they take it very seriously. The following article will give you tips on how to drink, taste and serve wine professionally. Wine Accessories - The things you need. By : Jerry Powell What is soup without a spoon? What is pen without paper? What is wine without accessories? If you said "incomplete" then you are correct. Visiting A Winery - 5 Ways to Avoid Learning Anything By : Russ Beebe How to escape from yourself when you escape to the wine country.

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