Wine Secrets
A collection of tips and expert information for selecting and enjoying wines.
- Demystifying the World of Wine and Wine Tasting - Part TwoTasting wine need not be a mystical event. You'll look for color, you'll smell the wine, and then finally you'll taste the wine.
- The Basics of Wine - Demystifying the World of Wine Part IWhen people say "wine" they are generally referring to wine made from grapes. Learning to love wine should not be stressful.
Proper Wine StorageOnce you have selected the perfect wine, you need to store it properly at home. Wine can be affected by temperature, humidity and light. Learning to control these items will give you the most out of your bottle of wine.- Buying Guide: Riedel Wine GlassesDiscover the world of stemless glassware with the exclusive �O' line offered by Riedel. Try the stemless glass for a unique and satisfying experience; it may just change your tastes forever! Riedel glassware might be the highlight at your next event.
- Wine Bars in Chicago, IllinoisSearching for the best wine bars in Chicago can be a little like letting a kid loose in a candy store. So, if you are only in Chicago for a limited time, don't waste your time on all the penny candy, check out these great local wine bars.
- How to Choose a White WineKnowing how to choose a white wine is an important skill that can carry you through many social situations. A simple understanding of the categories of white wine will lead to a better understanding of how to choose a white wine.
- Homegrown Wine in EnglandYou can find good food and wine in the English countryside; just don't expect the wine to come from local wineries.
Make Homemade Wine from Those Pesky Dandelions in Your YardDo the Dandelions in your yard annoy you? Instead of hating them, why not make something you'll enjoy out of them instead? Read this article and find out how to make some tasty, sweet Dandelion wine!
Wine Doesn't Get Better with Age and Other Shocking Wine TruthsMuch of what wine snobs "know" is no longer true. Just because wine has been around for a while doesn't mean that the vintage is untouchable. So get the scoop on what wine snobs don't know.- A Review of an Indiana Wine Tour: March GladnessA review of the March Gladness Wine Tour put on by the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. Explains the tour, provides highlights, and shows accessibility to even novice wine drinkers. Also a call to explore Indiana's wineries.
- In Mendoza: Touring Argentina's Wine CountryArgentina offers some of the most high quality and affordable wine on Earth. The Mendoza province is a playground for wine enthusiasts.
- Ordering Wine in a RestaurantOrdering wine for a whole table can make anyone nervous. This will help to guide you in the right direction when ordering wine.
Wine List Secrets While Dining OutWine selection is the single most important aspect that can make your dinner experience unique from the tables beside you. If you are prepared to spend between $50 and $100, I can help you find a remarkable bottle of wine.- The New Diet for Wine Lovers - the Sonoma DietThis diet promises to be unique because no food categories are off limits. It emphasizes a balance of whole grains, protein, healthy fats and produce.
- The History of Greek WineA look at Greek wine. It's been around since ancient times and its still going strong.
- Robola: The Elegant White Wine of GreeceA look at Robola, an elegant and refreshing white wine, grown primarily on Greece's Ionian Islands.
- Divas Uncorked: The Inspiration to Start a Wine Tasting ClubThere are a few key things you should keep in mind and prepare for before you actually start recruiting friends to join your club. Many wine tasting clubs fall apart because they don't take into account these key pointers, so get comfortable and read on.
- Succumb to the Wine Charms of AquebogueAquebogue, on the eastern tip of Long Island's North Fork, offers a delightful and convenient way for every New Yorker to enjoy the sublime pleasure of being a wine enthusiast who knows rare secrets of vine cultivation and wine making.
- Wine: Traditional Cork or Screw Cap?The tide is slowly turning in the traditional cork vs. screw cap debate in the wine industry. Once relegated to very inexpensive bottles of wine and coolers, the screw cap is gaining in popularity among consumers....
- Wine Tasting: How Sweet it isA wine's terroir is all the natural factors such as soil, climate, and altitude that a particular vineyard has.........
- Hot Date: Faking Your Way Through the Wine ListHere's a quick reference for those who know nothing about wine and want to impress their date. I've learned a few things and offer a couple of pointers on what wine to order in a restaurant when taking out the girl of your dreams.
Finger Lakes Wine Tasting TrailsNew York's Finger Lake Region offers a large variety of award winning wines. Each of these wine trails offers a glimpse into the process of making wine and a taste of what each winery offers.- Dutchess Wine Trail in New York State Welcomes Visitors Year RoundIf you're considering a trip to Hudson Valley Wine Country, you'll want to read this overview of the three wineries included on the Dutchess Wine Trail: Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Clinton Vineyards, and Alison Wines & Vineyards.
- Top 10 Wine Tour Tips for Walla Walla WineriesWith over 60 wineries vying for your attention, and your dollars, you know you can't attend a wine-tasting weekend in Walla Walla without a plan. I'm here to help. These 10 tips can help you prepare for a weekend you won't forget.
- Walla Walla Wineries: Tour Wine Country on the CheapA wine tasting weekend should be inexpensive enough to allow you to buy wine, but putting one together takes planning and help from an insider. I'm here to help.
- Viognier: The Heady Wine Makes a ComebackViognier is making a comeback. The viognier grape has been grown in France for several millennia, but in the mid-20th century, it was dying out, as fewer wineries chose to make the wine. The wine is now probably in your local grocery store.
Blue Chip Wine: An Investment Sure to Turn a ProfitIn many ways, wine is a perfect investment with high demand and limited supply. Wines improve with age, and for the show-off in you, a fixed-rate annuity will never compare to the seductive qualities of a good aged wine.- A Tour of Missouri's Wine CountryAbout 37 miles west of St. Louis is some of the prime wine country in the state. The vineyards are nestled in the bluffs of the Missouri River along the scenic Lewis and Clark and Katy Trails.
- Picking the Right Wine to Complement Your DinnerSelecting the perfect wine to complement your dinner can be a daunting task. Here are a few suggestions to help you select a bottle of wine for dinner that beautifully brings out the flavor in your wine and your food.
Wine - A Timeless AphrodisiacCarefully crafted wine combinations can turn the magnificent experience of wine as aphrodisiac into something truly magical. Here is a brief history of wine as an aphrodisiac and a few recipes that are sure to spice things up.- Popular Virginia Wine FestivalsEach year the Commonwealth of Virginia deems October "Virginia Wine Month". Thousands of people from all over the world descend upon the state to partake in a variety of local wines, culture and festivities.
An Exquisite Getaway: Napa Wine CountryNapa Valley Wine Country, the place where beautiful flowers bloom and where some of the best wine is made.
Manhattan's Best Wine Bars are in BrooklynThe best wine bars in New York are located in Brooklyn. Here is a look at four exciting new wine bars in the hippest Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Iron and Wine: A Quietly Rocking SuccessPlaying to a standing-room only crowd, Iron and Wine gave fans an uncharacteristically rocking performance - the perfect way to liven up a Monday night in Columbus, OH.
Throwing a Wine Tasting PartyNeed a theme for your wine tasting party? The explosion of wine in recent years makes a world tour with wine a very popular party option.- Starting Your Own Wine CellarJoin the growing ranks of amateur wine aficionados and save money by buying wine in bulk and storing your wine in a new wine cellar.
- Viognier Wine: The Resurrection of a Great GrapeViognier is a white wine with a crisp clean taste that will give Chardonnay a run for its money.
- Sideways Sees Unlikely Friends Romping in Wine CountryA review of the Golden Globe award winning film, Sideways.
- Selecting Wine for Your WeddingMany brides are not wine experts, but want to impress reception guests who do know wine. Learn about some simple rules for choosing varietals, and be alert to some pitfalls to avoid.
- Wine Tour DestinationsTwo of the most enjoyable things in life are vacations and wine; so what could be better than combining the two into a remarkable wine tour?
Prosecco WineThis is an article about Prosecco, a lesser known light Italian sparkling wine, its characteristics, production, and ideal food pairings.