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29th September 2009
As new Irish and Scottish immigrants tried to settle on the American continent they brought with them the distilling methods of scotch whiskey. Finding the new raw materials different that what they were accustomed to, they lead the way for an evolution o... Read >
Author: Garland Drake25th September 2009
Chardonnay grape is the most popular type of white wine, found all over the world. The flavor, taste, and aroma of it will though, depending on where it was made and what processing methods were used. Chardonnay has a variety of different styles and flavo... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Summer is BBQ time. With Father's's Day, July fourth and summertime in general, many Americans enjoy normal BBQ. At Naperville's Ribfest, pork BBQ ribs are king. A wine that pairs well with both of these is Chardonnay. Chardonnay is one of the most ... Read >
Author: Alexander Dennis22nd September 2009
Chardonnay grape is the most popular type of white wine, found all over the world. The flavor, taste, and aroma of it will though, depending on where it was made and what processing methods were used. Chardonnay has a variety of different styles and fla... Read >
Author: Garland Drake15th 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: pippym112227th June 2009
The flavor and aroma of wine depends on a number of factors, the most important of which are the grapes which produces them. Different wines are produced out of different varieties of grapes. White wine grapes are one of the most popular varieties used to... Read >
Author: Victor Williams15th 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: kristianphllps16th April 2009
Irish whiskey is a whiskey brewed in Ireland and has a long making tradition. There are many forms of Irish whiskey to choose from like Single Malt, Single Grain, Pure Pot Still and Blended Whiskey. There are many distilleries located throughout Ireland ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley09th April 2009
During fermentation, yeast spores will reproduce exponentially until all of the fermentable sugars have been consumed. During this fermentation process, the sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
The yeast will also impart a taste to th... Read >
Author: Jude Simons02nd 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
Native to Spain, the Tempranillo grape is a black grape used in the production of full-bodied red wines. It has also been introduced to vineyards in the US, South Africa and Australia where it is prized because it ripens earlier than other grapes, just as... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan17th January 2009
Syrah is mainly a dry table wine that originated in the wineries of southeastern France. When the grapes were cultivated in Australia, the wine produced from them was called Shiraqz, which accounts for the two names for the same wine. Shiraz is also the n... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan05th January 2009
Petite Sirah comes from the Durif grapes grown primarily in California and Australia. Smaller quantities are grown in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile.
Although the grape was originally developed in France in the late 1800’s by crossing s... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin15th December 2008
Originating in Spain, Mourvedre wine comes from a grape that requires a hot climate. It ripens late in the season, which is why it is perfect for areas that are prone to frost late in the spring. It has a very thick skin, which makes it resistant to rot a... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin04th December 2008
There’s nothing that epitomises Christmas more than a glass of port wine and a piece of Stilton cheese after a heavy seasonal feast. There is something about the rich sweet taste of this deep red fortified wine that complements the stilton perfectly.
... Read >
Author: kristianphllps01st December 2008
If you are looking for a red wine that you can serve with any meal, then the choice has to be Barbera. This wine is made from the second most planted variety of grapes in Italy. It has a robust fruity taste and lower tannic qualities than most other red w... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin27th November 2008
The Sangiovese grape comes from the Tuscany region of Italy and is the grape used in making Chianti wines. Wines made from this grape have a fruity strawberry taste when they are first produced, but as the wine ages they take on an oak flavour from the oa... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin22nd November 2008
Chardonnay grape is the most popular type of white wine, found all over the world. The flavor, taste, and aroma of it will though, depending on where it was made and what processing methods were used. Chardonnay has a variety of different styles and flavo... Read >
Author: Jerry Shannon05th November 2008
Italy is not only famous for its historic monuments, its cities full of beautiful art and architecture and its long history, but also for its excellent wines and other drinks famous worldwide. Take a trip with us down through this country to discover the ... Read >
Author: Sylvia in Florence03rd November 2008
Roussanne is a white wine grape grown that originated in the Rhône wine region in France, where it is often blended with the Marsanne grape to make quality wines. It is one of the few white varietal grapes that are grown in the highly regulated Northern... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin14th August 2008
If you enjoy dessert wines, you may have wondered: What's the difference between Ruby and Tawny Port?
Both are sweet wines from Portugal, the difference is that Tawny has been aged in oak barrels and Ruby goes straight into the bottle for aging after f... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th May 2008
It's said that Amsterdam was founded on herring and beer. The beer industry may now have become industrial brands like Heineken and Amstel, yet the humble herring is still an important part of Amsterdam life. It's a fish that really must be sampled on a s... Read >
Author: Bob Cartwright04th July 2007
Wine Distilled Liquors
Distillation is the centuries-old process used to produce alcohol. Heat is used to separate the components of a liquid, or mash, and as vaporization takes place the vapors are cooled so they condense into neutral spirits with li... Read >
Author: mario oreilly04th July 2007
Plant and Root Distillation
Aniseed-flavored spirits
Some 1,500 years before Christ, these licorice-flavored spirits were valued as healing agents by the Egyptians. In the nineteenth century, absinthe, a potent aniseed aperitif distilled from wormwo... Read >
Author: mario oreilly16th 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... Read >
Author: Xavier Moldini05th 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... Read >
Author: Xavier Moldini03rd September 2006
The origins of brandy are unclear and are closely related to the development of distillation. Brandy as known today first appeared in the 12th century and was becoming quite popular during the 14th century. At first, wine was distilled in order to preserv... Read >
Author: David Richards25th July 2006
When only one variety of grapes is used to make a wine, the wine is called a varietal and is named after that grape. Regulations vary by location, but in California at least 75% of the juice in a wine must be of a particular grape in order for the wine t... Read >
Author: Kathy Howe25th May 2006
The Chardonnay grape is an eminent white wine growing all around the world. This is the most popular white wine. The taste and flavours of Chardonnay are depending upon the origin location and processing methods. It yields a variety of flavours and styles... Read >
Author: abhijit dey24th September 2005
The first stage in the wine making process is to crush the grapes. In days gone by the grapes would be loaded into a large vat and the wine maker(s) would gently tread on them to break the grapes' skins to release the juice.
Nowadays this procedure is ... Read >
Author: Neil Best
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