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10th September 2009
If you are planning a trip to Australia you should plan to visit the Barossa valley. This wine-lover’s paradise is located only 60 kilometers northeast of Adelaide. This is wonderful since its proximity to the city allows you to book Adelaide hotels and... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com07th September 2009
The organic food debate hit the front pages yet again in the UK last week. Curiously, however organic winemaking doesn't seems to occupy the public's attention. So what is it, where can you get it, and is it better than conventionally made wine? Oddly pe... Read >
Author: pippym112203rd September 2009
Blue Danube Wine Company is proud to introduce the Craftsman™ series of wines from Hilltop Neszmély Winery of Hungary to California and the West Coast. This exciting new line brings the refreshingly flavors of some of Hungary’s finest grape varietals... Read >
Author: dashrath03rd September 2009
Blue Danube Wine Company is proud to introduce the Craftsman™ series of wines from Hilltop Neszmély Winery of Hungary to California and the West Coast. This exciting new line brings the refreshingly flavors of some of Hungary’s finest grape varietals... Read >
Author: dashrath03rd September 2009
Blue Danube Wine Company is proud to introduce the Craftsman™ series of wines from Hilltop Neszmély Winery of Hungary to California and the West Coast. This exciting new line brings the refreshingly flavors of some of Hungary’s finest grape varietals... Read >
Author: dashrath02nd September 2009
One of the most popular imported wine styles in America is Pinot grigio. Nearly all of the Pinot grigio consumed in the US comes from Italy, but as we shall see this is likely to change soon. Pinot grigio is very popular with consumers, but it receives mi... Read >
Author: munaf23rd 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: pippym112223rd August 2009
I remember back in my wine retailing days being besieged by requests from customers for bottles of wine from the years of their children's births. I also had customers requesting wines commemorating wedding aniversaries, christenings, and almost any other... Read >
Author: pippym112221st August 2009
It never fails to amaze us how many yards of media space have been dedicated to the subject of wine bottle enclosures. Whilst it's clear that there are some nationalities (notably the Portuguese) that have an almost fanatic loyalty to cork (it's a very im... Read >
Author: pippym112215th August 2009
For as long as I can remember, in our wine tasting events we have always told people they are never, ever just drinking fermented grape juice. Winemakers of all stripes, even of the ultra-organic bent, do need to make additions (no matter how minor) to th... Read >
Author: pippym112207th August 2009
Temecula wineries plan for the busiest winemaking time of the year.
It is approaching the season when Temecula wineries begin their annual grape yield. In Temecula harvest commences a earlier due to the warm weather. Production time usually commences... Read >
Author: RodGray03rd August 2009
The principal town of New Zealand’s Marlborough region, Blenheim is home to a population of approximately 25 000. Marked by warm salubrious climes its ideal environment for vineyards makes it the nation’s largest grape cultivating and wine making area... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye01st 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: pippym112212th June 2009
There's nothing worse is there? There you are, wilting under the gaze of a stern looking waiter, as you nose your glass. Your job is simple; is the wine good, or is it in bad nick? So far, so straightforward... Not so, according to many of us (this is moo... Read >
Author: pippym112215th May 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 ... Read >
Author: kristianphllps15th 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... Read >
Author: kristianphllps12th May 2009
While grapes have been grown and wineries being fruitful since the early ‘70’s in Temecula CA, much has changed of late. The Valley itself is favored with an ideal climate for producing high quality wine grapes: hot, sunny days; cool evenings; long g... Read >
Author: RodGray28th April 2009
Champagne is without question the finest sparkling wine made in the world. Champagne is the name of the wine region located about 90 miles northeast of Paris.
Champagne can contain up to three different grapes: Chardonnay, and the red grapes Pinot Noi... Read >
Author: Jude Simons23rd March 2009
Vintners often submit their wines to judging in competitions held in Australia and around the world. Judges consider the various qualities of the types of wines when making their decisions. They consider the appearance, aroma, flavour and body of the w... Read >
Author: Phillip Wainwright10th March 2009
Argentina now stands proudly in the top five of the world’s biggest wine producers. It has a high consumption within the country itself. Argentines are very fond of red wine to go with their high consumption of local red meat, and exports have risen ove... 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
If you like your wines big, bold and fruity then Shiraz is definitely for you. The most widely planted grape in Australia, Shiraz is a favourite of many a wine drinker and is a great match for a variety of foods.
Shiraz grapes, with their thick dark s... 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
Argentina now stands proudly in the top five of the world’s biggest wine producers. It has a high consumption within the country itself. Argentines are very fond of red wine to go with their high consumption of local red meat, and exports have risen ove... Read >
Author: kristianphllps01st February 2009
The Carignane wine comes from red grapes traditionally grown in Spain and France. They are widely planted in California where they are used to create varietal wines and jug wines. It is one of the principal blends of Grenache and Cinsault because it adds ... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan12th January 2009
Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for Pinot Gris wine and grapes that originated in the Burgundy region of France. It was made into wine in this area and probably went by the name of Fromenteau. By the 14th century, this grape was being planted in Switzerl... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin09th January 2009
Chardonnay is one of, if not THE, most famous white grape. It has become so well known that even couples are naming their babies after it. But why has it become so popular over the last decade and how can you get the most from it? Read on to find out mor... Read >
Author: kristianphllps09th January 2009
The name of the Roussanne white wine grape comes from the French word “roux” to describe the red color of the grapes when they are fully ripe. It originated in the Rhone Valley, but is now grown all over the world.
This is one of the six wines per... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin07th January 2009
Riesling is a white wine made from the aromatic grape, which is the 20th most popular grape grown in vineyards all over the world. The wines made from this grape can be dry, sweet, semi-sweet or sparkling. They are one of the top three white wines, but th... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin29th December 2008
For the wine lover, Auckland Wine Trail Tours offers the experience of a lifetime providing the chance to explore the beautiful countryside of New Zealand whilst sampling exquisite wine all along the way.
The Auckland Wine Trail Tours is a wine trail t... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye05th December 2008
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is one of the most commonly grown grapes in the world, the red version of Chardonnay. It adds splendor and flavor to red wines the longer they are allowed to age. The thick skin of this grape gives the wine made from it has a ... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin29th October 2008
Held every spring, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the rapidly expanding food and wine culture to be found in Central Texas. This 501(c)4 non-profit organization was founded in 1986, and their annual festivals have become... Read >
Author: Ki Gray02nd October 2008
If you are new to wine, you’ll soon find that the choice is endless when it comes to buying a bottle of wine – you’ll come across styles, prices and quality at all levels. But if you are keen to bag yourself a decent bottle of wine (and at a decent... Read >
Author: kristianphllps06th September 2008
Held every spring, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the rapidly expanding food and wine culture to be found in Central Texas. This 501(c)4 non-profit organization was founded in 1986, and their annual festivals have become... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th September 2008
The name Bordeaux refers to a large industrial city and the wine regions surrounding it in the southwest corner of France. It is by far the largest quality wine region in the world, and the most prolific producer of famous and high quality wines. The city... Read >
Author: sulamita05th September 2008
France was a wine country even before Joan of Arc heard her first voice. Records indicate that the Greeks may have introduced wine to Marseilles as early as 600 BC. Later, the Roman colonization of Gaul resulted in the wide dispersion of vines throughout ... Read >
Author: sulamita20th August 2008
Wine is just not a beverage or a drink. Winemaking is a craft that has refined and evolved over the centuries and lent its magic touch to the tables of generations of people. To many people wine is much more than a drink; it is a passionate hobby that tra... Read >
Author: Christopher06th June 2008
There are several myths that make good wine trivia. These myths and truths are a great way to quiz your wine loving friends and give them and yourself and education at the same time. Here are the top ten wine myths revealed.
1. Aged Wine is Better th... Read >
Author: D Beart25th March 2008
Not sure what wines to buy? Always buy the same thing? Looking for a regular supply of wines direct to your door? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you should consider joining a wine club. Wine clubs have become increasingly popular in recent... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta25th March 2008
Not sure what wines to buy? Always buy the same thing? Looking for a regular supply of wines direct to your door? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you should consider joining a wine club. Wine clubs have become increasingly popular in recent... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta06th 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 Reiss17th January 2007
Wine tours have long been popular in the realm of unique vacations; but for anyone who'd like to take the novelty of such a getaway to a whole new level, Canada's Niagara region - and its famous Icewineries - await.
One of the most intriguing aspect... Read >
Author: martymac21st March 2006
One of the great joys of wine is being able to select a bottle of wine from your own cellar, perhaps one that you've been storing for some years, draw the cork and enjoy it with friends. You can marvel at the changes brought on by maturity and, as a bonus... Read >
Author: Chris Miley23rd January 2006
You can try for years and home made wine will never taste as good as a real wine from a Mediterranean country, or more recently the wines of the Southern hemisphere. OK, occasionally there is an exception, but the abundance of chemicals used in making win... Read >
Author: enRico Nestler
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