12th February 2007
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.
Defining a great wine requires a step back from the guides, terms and tasting technique...
12th February 2007
If you start to take wine seriously, you will soon be immersed in a world with its own language. The question, of course, is what are the terms being used and what do they mean?
Wine is often viewed as a snobby hobby. This is often due to the nature of...
12th February 2007
You have seen it a million times. Wine is opened and allowed to aerate to bring out the fullness of the flavor. So, what is all of this about?
Certain wines tend to have a reaction to oxygen. They often oxidize a bit when exposed to air after having be...
12th February 2007
Selecting a perfect wine for an occasion can be complex. To truly understand a wine, you must know the elements of its growth and processing.
As you can imagine, the quality of a wine is a direct result of the growing of the grape making up the wine. ...
04th February 2007
Finger Lakes is one of the more beautiful regions of New York and the region produces quality wine. Now there is a train trip designed to explore the wineries of the region!
The Finger Lakes of western New York make up an abundant wine producing regio...
18th January 2007
There are so many wineries in California that your explorations can often result in the need for third party transportation. With California wine limo excursions, you can get around in comfort and luxury.
California Wine Limo Excursions
Most wine lo...
18th January 2007
Exploring the wineries of California Wine Country is a great experience, but driving is annoying. With bus excursions in California wine country, you can experience the great wineries without concern.
Bus Excursions - California Wine Country
Califor...
18th January 2007
While Northern California is often sited as the wine region of California, the southern part of the state has much to crow about. Regardless, you have a chance to explore the hidden winery gems.
Exploring Wineries in Southern California
Most peopl...
08th January 2007
Santa Barbara is one of the more scenic areas in what is technically known as Southern California. Touring the area with a professional service is definitely the best way to get out on the tasting trail.
Touring Wineries in Santa Barbara, California
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16th November 2006
Wine has been called the drink of the gods. This may be debatable, but it has definitely been the drink of the ages. Here is an overview of wine you can sip on.
An Overview of Wine ? The Drink of Gods
Wine is one of the oldest drinks known to manki...
05th October 2006
The kings of old had the most impressive wine collections in their castle homes. Fortunately, these days you can get the same without digging a moat around your home.
Storing Fine Wine in Your Home
If you have a large collection of wine bottles, a ...
05th October 2006
Although the Chardonnay grape has its origins in France, the Chardonnays of California have carved out a niche of their own on the world scene.
Chardonnays of California
Some of the most popular vino in the world is the white. These crisp, fruity v...
02nd October 2006
Wine lovers tend to take sides when proclaiming the best vintages. Here is a quick guide to the reds, which often are picked as the best.
A Quick Guide to Red Wines
Ask a wine aficionado what type of wine they like and they almost always will pick ...
02nd October 2006
The color and characteristic of a wine is derived from the grapes used. In this article, we take a quick look at white wines commonly enjoyed by wine enthusiasts.
A Quick Guide to White Wines
When discussing white or red wines, it is always importan...
