Wine Basics - A Beginner's Guide to Wine
Understanding the basics of wine types, selections, storage and tasting will add new dimensions to your wine experience. A perfect introduction in choosing the right wine to suit both your budget and your tastes.
Summer Wines
Summer Wines
Summer Wines
Why Vintage Matters
Why Vintage Matters
Why Vintage Matters
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Read a Wine Label
Rose Wines
Rose Wines
Rose Wines
How To Read a Wine Label
Wine labels can be straight-forward or fairly tricky to decipher, depending on whose you're trying to read and where it's from. New World labels tend to be easier to read, with the varietal or blend clearly labeled, the producer, where the grapes were grown and the alcohol content right there in plain view. Old World wines have a reputation for being tougher to interpret. Instead of the varietal…
Wine labels can be straight-forward or fairly tricky to decipher, depending on whose you're trying to read and where it's from. New World labels tend to be easier to read, with the varietal or blend clearly labeled, the producer, where the grapes were grown and the alcohol content right there in plain view. Old World wines have a reputation for being tougher to interpret. Instead of the varietal…
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Read a Wine Label
How Wine is Made
How Wine is Made
How Wine is Made
Ordering Wine in a Restaurant
An insider's guide on how to order wine at a restaurant.
An insider's guide on how to order wine at a restaurant.
Pairing Wines with Foods 101
Pairing your favorite wines with foods should not be a daunting endeavor. Quick tips provide a starting point, but really matching foods and wines comes down to matters of personal preference.
Pairing your favorite wines with foods should not be a daunting endeavor. Quick tips provide a starting point, but really matching foods and wines comes down to matters of personal preference.
Reading Wine Labels
What's in a label? When it comes to wine, there is a lot of information residing on a single label. Take a peek at what wine labels are really telling you.
What's in a label? When it comes to wine, there is a lot of information residing on a single label. Take a peek at what wine labels are really telling you.
Rose Wines
Rosé Wines
Rosé Wines
Selecting Wines
There are several factors to consider when selecting a bottle of wine: price, preference and pairing. Once you settle on your price range, your style and taste prefences will play a key role in directing your decision. If you are buying a wine to pair with a specific meal, be sure to ask your local wine merchant a couple of questions.
There are several factors to consider when selecting a bottle of wine: price, preference and pairing. Once you settle on your price range, your style and taste prefences will play a key role in directing your decision. If you are buying a wine to pair with a specific meal, be sure to ask your local wine merchant a couple of questions.
The Basics of Wine Tasting
Learn the basics of wine tasting with three easy to remember steps! Look, smell and taste, it's that easy.
Learn the basics of wine tasting with three easy to remember steps! Look, smell and taste, it's that easy.
Tips for Letting Your Wine Breathe
The whole concept of letting wine breathe, or aerate, is simply maximizing your wine's exposure to the surrounding air. By allowing wine to mix and mingle with air the wine will typically warm up and the wine's aromas will open up, the flavor profile will soften and mellow out a bit and the overall flavor characteristics should improve.
The whole concept of letting wine breathe, or aerate, is simply maximizing your wine's exposure to the surrounding air. By allowing wine to mix and mingle with air the wine will typically warm up and the wine's aromas will open up, the flavor profile will soften and mellow out a bit and the overall flavor characteristics should improve.
Types of Wines
This site breaks down the types of wines available in a clear, easy to understand manner.
This site breaks down the types of wines available in a clear, easy to understand manner.
Video: How Wine is Made from Grape to Glass
Short Video: How Wine is Made from Grape to Glass
Short Video: How Wine is Made from Grape to Glass
What to do with Leftover Wines
Leftover Wine
Leftover Wine
Wine Basics
A reference point for learning about wine types, appelations and producers.
A reference point for learning about wine types, appelations and producers.
Wine Harvest
Wine Harvest
Wine Harvest
Wine Legs
The streaks that form on a wine glass when the wine is swirled, are they an indicator of quality or merely physics at work?
The streaks that form on a wine glass when the wine is swirled, are they an indicator of quality or merely physics at work?
Wines for Weddings
When the subject of weddings come up, visions of meaningful wedding toasts and wonderful, bubbly champagnes often come to mind. But which champagne should your offer at your wedding? What about the best wedding wines to serve and savor on your special day? If you are a Wine Lover and are hoping to incorporate your passion for the vine into your big day there are plenty of unique and creative options to do just that!
When the subject of weddings come up, visions of meaningful wedding toasts and wonderful, bubbly champagnes often come to mind. But which champagne should your offer at your wedding? What about the best wedding wines to serve and savor on your special day? If you are a Wine Lover and are hoping to incorporate your passion for the vine into your big day there are plenty of unique and creative options to do just that!