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13th October 2009
How To Grow Grapes the way to fantastic Wine by Pierre Duponte The history of growing grapes and making wine is nearly as old as humans themselves. It is a process that was seen all around the globe in all of the major civilizations. In today's socie... Read >
Author: Pierre Dupponte12th October 2009
How To Grow Grapes the secret to fantastic Wine by Pierre Duponte The history of growing grapes and making wine is pretty much as old as humans themselves. It is a process that was seen all around the planet in all of the major civilizations. In toda... Read >
Author: Pierre Dupponte09th October 2009
Every person knows how exquisite a good bottle of wine can be, even if they only tasted a glass of wine in their life. Some people enjoy the flavor; others are still searching for their favorite wine. While not all people like wine, there are people out ... Read >
Author: AliceBrooks06th October 2009
Wine tours of Italy. We will examine each of Italy's twenty wine-producing regions and presents specific suggestions for wine touring. We name travel agencies that sell wine tours for that particular region. Even better, we name wineries that offer tours ... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss25th September 2009
So you have a wine cellar, or are seriously thinking about getting one. You want to know, can software help me manage it? The answer is a resounding yes. Yes, if your cellar is really just a couple of wine racks, not necessarily in the basement. And yes, ... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss15th September 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... Read >
Author: pippym112207th September 2009
We all associate sparkling wine and champagne with joyous celebrations. However, recently, many people have recognized that sparkling wine can provide a bargain accompaniment even for an everyday meal.
Making Sparkling Wine and Champagne
If you se... Read >
Author: jsolutions00107th September 2009
We all associate sparkling wine and champagne with joyous celebrations. However, recently, many people have recognized that sparkling wine can provide a bargain accompaniment even for an everyday meal.
Making Sparkling Wine and Champagne
If you se... Read >
Author: jsolutions00107th September 2009
Vinho Verde is a unique Portuguese wine, known for for being a light and fresh wine. It makes up a whopping 15% of Portugal's total wine production. This interesting little wine gets produced in the Minho Region, which is situated in the north of the coun... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd September 2009
There is in the soil of the 15,000 acres of vineyards of the Jerez country, lime, clay and sand, but in widely varying proportions, mixed quite differently, and 'peppered' in an erratic manner with small quantities of various minerals, the importance of w... Read >
Author: Praveen53431st August 2009
There is in the soil of the 15,000 acres of vineyards of the Jerez country, lime, clay and sand, but in widely varying proportions, mixed quite differently, and 'peppered' in an erratic manner with small quantities of various minerals, the importance of w... Read >
Author: Praveen53423rd August 2009
Just last week we went on a wonderful day trip. Our visit was to Chapel Down, England's largest wine producer, nestled in the beautiful enclave of Tenterden in Kent. We were shown around by Owen Elias, the head winemaker, who kindly suffered an endless ba... Read >
Author: pippym112218th August 2009
The expert online wine merchants Best Cellars brings 20 years experience to the wine selection process, which has seen them build up one of the best selections of South African wine available online. These established and independent wine merchants are co... Read >
Author: Jumping Spider Media10th August 2009
When you think of a bottle of red wine you often think of Christmas or wintertime. Great with cooked meats and comfort food it is often not seen as a wine for the summer.
However when you think about the places that produce red wines they are mainly p... Read >
Author: kristianphllps05th July 2009
Grape growing has been in the history books way back to the early development of farming practices. The techniques that are used today to manage and maintain a grapevine, have been perfected over centuries of trial and error.Like in any plant-growing proc... Read >
Author: Pierre Dupponte01st July 2009
"Old World" and "New World" are perhaps two of the most used terms in wine lexicon. People new to the world of wine frequently express frustration when confronted with these terms, either on a wine bottle, or in a wine tasting. After all, what does each t... Read >
Author: pippym112227th June 2009
Growing Concord grapes has become quite popular among home growers. The reasons are not hard to find. This variety of grapes has a distinct scent, is deep purple in color, marble shaped and very sweet which makes it the most sought after variety. Though t... Read >
Author: Divne Pointer12th 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 ... Read >
Author: kristianphllps11th 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 ... Read >
Author: kristianphllps11th 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 ... Read >
Author: kristianphllps11th 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 ... Read >
Author: kristianphllps05th June 2009
Ah, the moment many people dread. Whether it's taking an important client out, choosing wine for your team, or even just selecting a bottle for your alpha male father in law, the wine list in a restaurant can give even seasoned wine drinkers the heebie-je... Read >
Author: pippym112214th May 2009
If you are in the mood for fine German wine and food, you should consider the Franconia region of southeastern Germany. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local Silvaner whi... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss09th April 2009
The story of growing grapes and making wine is almost as ancient as humans themselves. It is a process that was seen all over the earth in all of the major civilizations. In today's society, growing grapes and making wine is just as satistify, gratifyin... Read >
Author: EddyLee09th April 2009
The Vikings were the first to notice the USA's potential as a wine-producing nation and since then things have developed and changed. The USA is now making wine from Hawaii to Texas, but most of the decent stuff comes from California and in particular the... Read >
Author: kristianphllps08th April 2009
Grape is a popular fruit that comes from perennial woody vines. It is commonly eaten raw, but is also used for a number of food and drink products such as jelly, candy, juice, marmalade, jam, raisins, oil, vinegar, and wine.
The cultivation of this... Read >
Author: mark02nd April 2009
"Muscat" is often deceptive; wines so labeled may be either sweet or dry. Zinfandel, a grape of somewhat mysterious origin, gives its name to a popular California Claret, in which—if your nose is remarkably sensitive— you sometimes can detect the fain... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan13th March 2009
Since the introduction of the Spanish vine in the 16th century, Chile has gone on to become one of the world's most famous wine producers. Although often overshadowed by its European competitors, Chilean wine has gradually grown in mainstream popularity... Read >
Author: pmcindoe13th March 2009
As we all know that Italy is famous for many things, but perhaps it is most famous for its wine. The wines of Italy are almost as varied as the people themselves. Wine is very common in Italy, as are tea and coffee in other parts of the world. There are m... Read >
Author: Mark Cooper10th 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... Read >
Author: kristianphllps10th 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... Read >
Author: kristianphllps10th 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... Read >
Author: kristianphllps10th March 2009
Despite the fact that South African wine is generally thought of as New World, the country has actually been producing wine for more than 350 years. However, it is only since the end of Apartheid in the 1990’s that the South African wine industry has re... Read >
Author: kristianphllps10th 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... Read >
Author: kristianphllps02nd February 2009
Because of the challenges of cultivating Mourvedre grapes, they are not widely grown in vineyards throughout the world. It is a popular grape of the wineries along the Mediterranean coast of France because of the ideal climactic conditions.
It is also... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan26th January 2009
It is quite possible that the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is a close relative of both the Cabernet Franc and the Sauvignon Blanc, two grape varieties that were crossed in the vineyards of France in the 1600’s. It is one of the most common varieties of red ... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan09th January 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... Read >
Author: kristianphllps04th December 2008
This is the time of year when people are looking to stock up on wines for the festive season, but with a bewildering array of wines to choose from on the supermarket shelves and in independent stores, what should we be buying? There are also lots of speci... Read >
Author: kristianphllps09th September 2008
Many of the wines bearing different names cannot be told apart by experts without seeing their labels. This is one of the things that provide our wine snobs with opportunities to display their knowledge.
It is probably a form of Bacchic blasphemy to tr... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin05th September 2008
South America has gradually become one of the world’s largest and best-loved wine producers. Like Australia and New Zealand, it has taken time to develop and grow its market, but it now makes up a huge proportion of the wine that is available to us thro... Read >
Author: kristianphllps05th September 2008
South America has gradually become one of the world’s largest and best-loved wine producers. Like Australia and New Zealand, it has taken time to develop and grow its market, but it now makes up a huge proportion of the wine that is available to us thro... Read >
Author: kristianphllps24th August 2008
White wine is popular because of its refreshing attributes, but one thing, which everyone knows, is that white wine is not actually white. The colour of white wine can vary from palest yellow to deep golden and through every hue of the very palest of gree... Read >
Author: winelines@gmail.com17th August 2008
Port wines derives it name from the the city of Porto located in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. Port wines are usually made from combination of up to five different grape varieties, Touriga Nacional, Tinto Cao, Tina Barroca, Tinta Rozi, and Touri... Read >
Author: David Cowley13th August 2008
So you decided to grow grapes then? That’s great! But beware, this is where most home grape growers make their first mistake.
Choosing the correct grape variety is one of the most important decisions any home grape grower needs to take, when it com... Read >
Author: Danie Wium28th July 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. ... Read >
Author: Christopher24th June 2008
The olive oil and wine that are an integral part of every Tuscan meal are world-famous. The green, extra virgin oils from the frantoio (press) – many from limited production farms or homemade – are from a six-thousand-year-old tradition and of the hig... Read >
Author: Serenella09th June 2008
Laithwaites boast an extensive range of Argentinean wines and they are going from strength to strength. Much of this success is down to Malbec which is the country’s signature red grape variety. The Malbecs of Argentina are almost black in colour and bu... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta20th May 2008
To the purist, wine is an alcoholic drink made from the fermentation of grapes. Grapes have a property of fermentation without the addition of any enzymes, sugars, acids or other elements. Wine is produced after the fermentation of crushed grapes using di... Read >
Author: winelines@gmail.com28th April 2008
Denbies sparkling wine is Britain's most dynamic, tourist-friendly winery. UK is one of the smallest wine producers in the EU. UK is often considered to be the hub of the international trade in wine and as a result has a thriving industry stretching from ... Read >
Author: winelines@gmail.com28th April 2008
Denbies sparkling wine is Britain's most dynamic, tourist-friendly winery. UK is one of the smallest wine producers in the EU. UK is often considered to be the hub of the international trade in wine and as a result has a thriving industry stretching from ... Read >
Author: winelines@gmail.com28th April 2008
"Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used – Shakespeare"
Food and wine is often cast as a rather mysterious and unique division of science, but its not as mysterious as it seems to be, its actually simple. The history of wine in UK ca... Read >
Author: winelines@gmail.com21st February 2008
If you are in the market for fine French wine and food, why don't you consider the world famous Provence region in southeastern France? Perhaps you will find a bargain wine in this sun-drenched ideal tourist location, which is marred only by the number of... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss07th November 2007
Imagine this—you are seated at an upscale restaurant with one of your best clients and then handed a wine list thicker than a college textbook. You want to pick out the “perfect” wine to impress your client but everything looks like it is written i... Read >
Author: Laurie Forster16th August 2007
The U.S. Tour Operators Association annual survey shows that Italy is the world's top vacation destination. This country really has something for everyone. Italy's attractions include secular and religious sites spanning centuries if not millennia, isolat... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss14th August 2007
If you are craving for fine French wine and food, you should really consider the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. You may even find a bargain, and I am sure that you'll enjoy yourself on our fact-filled wine education tour in which we ... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss06th August 2007
If you really feel like fine French wine and food, why don't you take a look at the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. Who knows, you may find a bargain, and I really think that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss26th July 2007
If you are in the mood for fine French wine and food, you should consider the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. Who knows you may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss24th July 2007
If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the Alsace region of northeastern France. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local white Pinot Blanc wine.
Alsa... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss23rd July 2007
If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the Languedoc-Roussillon region of south central France. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local white Viognier.
... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss23rd July 2007
Although known primarily for its wine, the city is full of history and has some of the best architecture in France. Recently UNESCO added three of Bordeaux’s religious shrines to its World Heritage site list. These are the Saint-Seurin, Saint André and... Read >
Author: Andy Burrows07th June 2007
If you are a fan of high-quality French wine and food, consider the well-known Alsace region of northeastern France. While I cannot promise you a bargain, I do think that you'll enjoy yourself on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review an... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss30th May 2007
If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the northeastern French region of Alsace. You may unearth a bargain wine, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled educational tour in which we review a local white Pinot Gris wine.
... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss16th November 2006
Let's start with a few statistics. Italy constantly fights with France for the title of the world's biggest wine producer. Italy ranks number 3 in per capita wine consumption. As in many other European countries, Italians are drinking less wine, but bett... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss14th February 2006
Sherry is a fortified wine, made in Spain from three types of grapes: Palomino, Pedro Ximnez, and Muscat (Moscatel). Sherry-style wines made in other countries often use other grape varieties.
Sherry differs from other wines because of how it is treated... Read >
Author: Michael Johnson02nd November 2005
Few wine lovers are lucky enough to possess perfect purpose built, cavernous, subterranean cellars. Many of us have imperfect storage arrangements for our wine, but it is important to understand how to protect wine from damaging conditions so that we can ... Read >
Author: david roberts
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