http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The Republic of Moldova is the conventional winemaking country, where in every courtyard wine is produced and every person appreciates the quality of this wine. The better is the wine, the better is the attitude. Winemaking and viticulture was always cons... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tripmd.articlealley.com/the-wine-recognition-of-moldova-begins-with-the-golden-collection-of-milestii-mici-2319140.html 25th July 2011 With the increasing popularity of wine over the last twenty years or so we’ve seen prices rising and rising and rising. Wineries have responded to buying anxiety by reducing the case size of wine from twelve to six to even three and four in some cases. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jfialkovich.articlealley.com/a-case-for-the-case-2038660.html 16th February 2011 In the current economy there are deals everywhere, even in the wine world. But France, the one region in the world where the deals are sparse, value is hard to be found. Blame it on the declining dollar (although the Euro is starting to take a fall), pr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jfialkovich.articlealley.com/a-value-in-france-the-rhone-valley-2038644.html 16th February 2011 Que sera, sera – whatever will be, will be. K Syrah should be translated to – nothing left to chance. These wines aren’t left to the whim of a winemaker just going with the flow, saying, whatever happens, happens. The K Syrah series wines are crafted wit... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jfialkovich.articlealley.com/k-syrah-syrah-2035151.html 15th February 2011 In his latest article, Jordan MacKay addresses the fact that “Young" Sommeliers need more training and are providing inadequate service to diners. While I agree with most of his statements, I think his attack on the “Young" part is far unnecessary and wr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jfialkovich.articlealley.com/an-attack-on-young-sommeliers-2027544.html 14th February 2011 The art of selecting just the right gift for the corporate client or personal friend is enhanced by the chance to include Fairtrade chocolate, an organic Christmas pudding or an award winning wine. A hamper should impress, delight, and surprise the recipi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alonzogreen.articlealley.com/your-chrismas-hamper-and-standards-of-fair-trade-1467892.html 24th March 2010 Tea. Red might be better than white in the wine world, but in the world of tea, everything's equal. A variety of studies have shown that both green and black teas are packed with antioxidants and can not only cut your risk of getting a heart attack, but a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pawan3.articlealley.com/you-really-are-what-you-drink-for-good-and-bad-1219187.html 05th November 2009 It's one of the idiosyncrasies of the wine trade that most of the wine world's finest and rarest wines spend time in oak before they are released onto market. Why oak after all? There are other woods available, and isn't using wood of any description rath... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pippym1122.articlealley.com/oaked-wines--a-guide-1083180.html 15th September 2009 Even if you are not deeply involved in the wine world, you must be familiar with Napa Valley Vineyards. It is the primary center of wine production in not only California but for the rest of the country as well. The history of Napa Valley Vineyards dates ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://victorwilliams.articlealley.com/napa-valley-vineyards--a-brief-history-951661.html 27th June 2009 There is something both familiar and exciting about Napa, something that hits you the very moment you arrive and stays with you long after you've left. I guess it could be the fabulous views, partly made famous by Microsoft (yes, the green hillside photo ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markgamble.articlealley.com/take-a-napa-valley-tour-936780.html 15th June 2009 Understanding French wine can be daunting, especially when you start to delve deeper into the mix of regions, grape varieties, complex laws and labels that make up the country's wine industry. To help you on your way, we've put together a short guide to F... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/understanding-french-wine-regions-929134.html 12th June 2009 Wine is massively important for Italy. The country is said to be the second largest wine producer in the world and boasts a myriad of winemaking regions, each producing a diverse array of wines. With reports of 900,000 registered vineyards (enough for one... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/italian-wine-regions-929117.html 12th June 2009 With its fruit flavours, lashings of oak and heavy tannins, Cabernet Sauvignon is a very full-bodied wine and makes a great accompaniment for food. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted and popular grapes that you will come across. Read on ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/cabernet-sauvignon--getting-the-most-from-it-893001.html 15th May 2009 Chardonnay is an extremely versatile grape, taking on the characteristics of the soil and climate from where it is grown. But this often causes confusion amongst wine drinkers who think that there is only one style of Chardonnay and therefore that every b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/chardonnay--a-versatile-little-grape-893000.html 15th May 2009 Shiraz is a well-liked little grape, often said to be one of the most popular in the wine world. It really started to make a name for itself when Australia started producing affordable versions a couple of decades ago. And with Shiraz production there goi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/shiraz--is-it-worth-looking-outside-of-australia-890346.html 13th May 2009 Merlot is a very well known grape in the wine world and this is largely due to its role as a key blending buddy in wines from Bordeaux in France. However, the reputation that it has gained for producing some of the most prestigious and expensive wines on ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/merlot--more-than-a-just-a-good-blending-partner-890344.html 13th May 2009 South Africa is a relatively new player in the international wine world, but is increasingly producing better wine through the years. It is good at producing wine which represents good value for money whether it be a table wine or a fine wine that you are... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/a-guide-to-south-african-wine-819322.html 10th March 2009 In the last 20 years, Australia has really made its mark in the wine world. The country produces a variety of wines from a number of wine growing regions and has revolutionised winemaking processes, making it a real force to be reckoned with in the wine-g... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/a-guide-to-australian-wine-818137.html 10th March 2009 Merlot is a great player in the wine world, having two very different roles. Not only does it make a great blending partner but it is also a pretty good grape when used on its own, producing some deliciously subtle and easy drinking red wines. Merlot ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/getting-to-grips-with-merlot-818132.html 10th March 2009 South Africa is a relatively new player in the international wine world, but is increasingly producing better wine through the years. It is good at producing wine which represents good value for money whether it be a table wine or a fine wine that you are... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/a-guide-to-south-african-wine-816574.html 10th March 2009 "You must be passionate about what you blog on," we always say and hear. "Passion separates successful from unsuccessful bloggers," etc. I'm, sorry, but passion alone is not enough! You also need a "beat." What am I talking about? It's so simple and ob... http://www.articlealley.com/http://teddemopoulos.articlealley.com/blogging-passion-is-not-enough-783748.html 13th February 2009 Argentinean wines offer fantastic value, with some great tasting wines at the £5-£10 mark. Combine that with some unusual grapes and you'll soon see why Argentina is becoming a very interesting and key player in the wine world. Expressing the Best ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/buying-argentinean-wine-746196.html 09th January 2009 When you are a the supermarket or looking online for white wine there is one name that crops up time and time again - Sauvignon Blanc. This white wine is produced from a grape bearing the same name and is a prolific variety now produced all over the world... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kristianphllps.articlealley.com/sauvignon-blanc-746140.html 09th January 2009 Today Spain is booming in the wine world with close to 70 wine regions. Wine export from Spain has almost doubled from five years ago- possibly due to the fact that Spain is producing more new, world-class wines than ever before and also Spain has some of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jayneil.articlealley.com/spanish-wine-660950.html 10th October 2008 Like Australian people, the array of Australian wines is quite fascinating. All wines, sparkling or otherwise, red, rose or white are unique to the region where it is made, and the winemaker who crafts the wine. Australian wine has come a long way from wh... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christopher.articlealley.com/why-not-try-australian-wine-598325.html 14th August 2008 Champagne! That word brings to mind festive celebrations filled with cheer and visions of the golden fizzy drink that graces the occasion. Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux all these are in fact regions in France where these world famous drinks are produced. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christopher.articlealley.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-french-wine-591469.html 28th July 2008 Wine and good times go hand in hand, and numerous varieties of wine have evolved over the centuries. White wine plays a predominant role in many a cuisine, delighting many a palate with its complex taste. Each wine is unique to the region the grapes are g... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christopher.articlealley.com/dry-white-wine-why-is-it-golden-578554.html 17th July 2008 I know that you may find me somewhat paradoxical. I have written numerous articles and reviews praising (and when required panning) French, German, and Italian wine and the food to accompany them. I am happy when I find a successful wine and food pairing,... http://www.articlealley.com/http://levireiss.articlealley.com/the-top-ten-reasons-i-hate-wine--number-two-the-embarassing-lack-of-knowledge-238502.html 06th November 2007 While many people spend lots of money on fine wines, until recently you generally couldn't say the same about chocolate --not even gourmet chocolate. However, with the advent of high-end Chocolatiers like Amadei, you can now find chocolates to which terms... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daveowen.articlealley.com/gourmet-chocolates-to-splurge-on-132223.html 27th February 2007 Get ready for higher priced higher quality boutique type wines from the California wine producing regions. No region of the world has impacted the world of wine in the past half century than California. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amygoodmann.articlealley.com/get-ready-for-higher-prices-for-wines-from-your-favorite-california-wine-making-region-88564.html 23rd September 2006