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Sangria Recipes
Sangria recipes come in all shapes, sizes, with about as many variations as they are ideas; however, the common denominators in the vast majority of Sangria recipes are wine, fruit and bubbly water or soda.
Party Sangria Recipe
This Sangria recipe is perfect for big summer parties - always a favorite, you may consider doubling the recipe.
Red Wine Basics
red wine basics
Basic Sangria
The beauty of the basic Sangria recipe is that it's as delicious as it is easy, but it only gets better as you spice it up with your own additions! Really, it is hard to add the "wrong" ingredient here, think favorite fruits, spice and liquors. Chill and enjoy!
Host a Wine Tasting Party
A Wine Tasting Party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and experiment with new or unusual varieties. Pairing wines with cheeses will only enhance your tasting experience. Read on for a list of ideal cheese and wine pairings.
How to Taste Wines
Learn the basics of wine tasting - look, smell and taste, it's that easy.
Thanksgiving Wines
A Thanksgiving wine guide for your Turkey day.
Chardonnays
An overview of chardonnay wines, complete with flavor descriptions, food pairing options and recommended chardonnays for under $15.
Basic Mimosa Recipe
It doesn't get any easier than this, the basic Mimosa recipe calls for a bottle of your favorite champagne and orange juice. Two dashes of each and you are in business to celebrate a wedding, Mother's day, whatever the occasion - nothing says fancy brunch like a Mimosa.
Riesling Wines
Riesling Wines, Germany's greatest grape has made a name for itself in the modern wine market. Easy to pair with a wide-variety of foods and relatively easy to grow, make this wine a popular choice for wine connoisseurs and wine masters alike.
Clean Red Wine Spills
Cleaning Red wine stains
White Wine Sangria Recipe
Basic White Wine Sangria Recipe
Fruity Sangria
This Sangria recipe maximizes the fruit content and adds a new twist, using a white wine, instead of the traditional reds (however, if you are a red wine fiend - feel free to still use your favorite red). Buckle-up for a fruit-punch like flavor that is perfect for a backyard BBQ this summer.
Wine & Chocolate
Some say it cannot be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but if you have the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven! Whether you are pairing a delicate white chocolate or a lively dark chocolate with wine, there are a few pairing tips to keep in mind. Below is a selection of fine wines to serve next to your favorite white, milk or dark chocolate. Wines were reviewed and recommended based on taste, pairing compatability and price.
Malbec
Malbec wines defined.
Cabs
Cabernet Sauvignon wines defined, described and recommended, along with food pairing suggestions to accompany your favorite Cabs.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a full-bodied red wine that boasts considerable meal pairing versatility. While a frail grape to grow, when harvested under ideal circumstances it promises to compliment many meals and social gatherings.
pair wine and cheese
Pairing Wine and Cheese
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Italy's most popular white wine produced from the Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris grape varietal.
Dessert and Ice Wines
Top Ten Picks for the best dessert and ice wines available.
Mulled Wines
Mulled wines, a seasonal favorite, learn how to make this classic mulled wine recipe - winter's best warming wine.
Mimosa Recipes
Mimosas are often associated with special occasions or brunch events, bring your special occasion to a new level with a few new Mimosa recipes. From the traditional OJ and champagne to the Mama Mimosa, these recipes promise to add a festive flare to any occasion.
Riesling Wine Recommendations
Riesling Wine Recommendations & Reviews
20 Good Value Wines Under \$10
Check out some of the 20 best value wines, under the $10 mark, on the market.
Great Cabs Under \$10
Cabernet Sauvignon recommendations priced from $6-10
Wine Gift Ideas
Wine Gifts Christmas Gifts
Italian Wine Guide
Italian wines have a depth and character not seen in New World wines. The wines of Italy are reknown for their variety and versatility.
Poached Pear Recipe
wine poached pear recipe dessert wine recipe
Selecting wines
How to Select Wines
Shiraz/Syrah
Shiraz and Syrah defined, flavors profiled, food pairings suggested and producers recommended.
French Wine Regions
There are seven primary wine-producing regions in France. Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and Rhone comprise the dominant French wine regions, with particular tribute paid to the red varietals of Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone Valley.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc defined, with flavor profiles and food pairing suggestions. Also includes a few key producers to try.
Merlot
Merlot defined, with flavor profile, food pairings and key producers listed.
Wine and Cheese Tastings
Wine and Cheese Tastings
White Wine Basics
white wine basics
Let Your Wine Breathe a Bit
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.
Pairing Wines
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.
Champagne and Sparkling wines
Champagne and celebrations go hand-in-hand. Find out how Champagne is produced and grab a few suggestions for buying and pairing Champagne with your next celebration.
Instant Sangria
Instant Sangria
Wine Trivia
Wine trivia includes interesting wine-related facts and figures with a bit of wine history sprinkled in.
The Vertical Wine Tasting
The Vertical Wine Tasting
Pinot Noir Recs from \$11-20
Pinot Noir wine recommendations priced from $11-20.
Bargainitalianwines
Interested in trying Italian wines, but not sure how to read the labels, determine the DOC or figure out who makes what where? Look no further, here are ten reasonably priced Italian wines to get you started.
Value Wines
Everybody loves a "good" wine find, it's even better when the find doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Check out these well-rated wines with equally attractive value pricing. Value wines are determined by the quality and cost relationship. Learn how to buy Cheap wines with good flavor and character.
Rieslings under \$10
Best Value Rieslings under $10
Best Wines for Sangria Recipes
Best Wines for Sangria Recipes
wine and Italian Chicken recip
A super easy, ultra tasty recipe that calls for white wine, a packet of Italian salad dressing mix, chicken and pasta.
Cooking with Wines
How to cook with wines to enhance a variety of dishes.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel defined.
The Horizontal Wine Tasting
The Horizontal Wine Tasting
Christmas Dinner Wine Recs
Wine suggestions to accompany Christmas dinner. Whether you're serving ham, turkey, goose or prime rib - there is a red and white wine recommendation that is sure to please the guests gathered around your table.
Peach White Sangria Recipe
White wine sangria recipe with peaches
wine legs
The streaks that form on a wine glass when the wine is swirled, are they and indicator of quality or merely physics at work?
Pinot Noir Recs \$10 and under
Pinot Noir recommendations very reasonably priced from $6-10.
Very Berry Sangria Recipe
This is a red wine sangria recipe that is based on the top fruits often found in many red wine varietals.
A Closer Look at Wine Closures
Screw caps on wine bottles, were once a sign of inferior wines, but they are on their way to becoming the wine bottle closure of choice for many winemakers.
Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau defined.
How to Read a French Wine Label: Burgundy
How to Read a Wine Label: Burgundy, France
French Wines
Take a look at red and white wines from the famed French growing regions. Find out which wines hail from which regions of France, along with reviews and recommendations for key wine varietals and much more. French wines are an adventure in themselves!
Old World vs. New World Wine T
Old World vs. New World Wine Tasting
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer wines are one of the hardest wines to pronounce, yet one of the easiest to drink. "Gewurz," meaning "spicy" in German is an apt indication of the wine's character and zest.
Cabernet Sauvignon Review
Red wine reviews. A review of four terrific Cabernet Sauvignons, that would work well in a tasting flight or solo. Price range $8-25. Cabs from Columbia-Crest, Gundlach Bundschu, McManis Family Vineyards and Penfolds.
Wine Clubs
Wine club reviews and wine club recommendations consolidated on a single site.
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine Spain
The Wine and Chocolate Tasting
The Wine and Chocolate Tasting
How to Order Wines
An insider's guide on how to order wine at a restaurant.
Barolo Wine Recommendations
Barolo Wine Recommendations
Wedding Wines
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!
Top 10 Holiday Wines
Top Ten Wines for the Holidays
Chardonnay Wine Recommendation
Chardonnay Wine Recommendations & Reviews
How to Read a Wine Label: New World
How to Read a Wine Label: New World
10 Ways to Tour the California
10 Ways to Tour the California Wine Country: Napa Valley and Sonoma County
Wine Serving Temps
Wine serving temperatures vary depending on the varietal and style.
Passion Fruit Sangria
Use pineapple and passion fruit juice mixed with a sweet white wine, to make an unforgettable Sangria.
Irish Toasts and Blessings
A collection of the best Irish Toasts, Blessings and Proverbs.
Sangiovese Definition
Sangiovese definition of Italy's dominating red grape.
New Year Toast
New Year's Eve toasts and quotes to make your evening a little more fun!
Tannins
Definition of Tannins in Wines
Organic Wines
An introduction and review of Organic wines that are available to today's savvy consumer.
Riesling Wine Classifications
Riesling Wine Classifications
Wine Sulfites
wine sulfites
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc wines defined, described and recommended. Food pairings and pronounciation guide for Chenin Blanc.
Pairing Wine with Soup
How to pair wine with soup, chili, and chowder.
How to Read a German Wine Label
How to Read a German Wine Label
Champagne Quotes
Great Champagne quotes to share at your next Champagne occasion.
Malbec Wines Recommendations
Malbec Wines Recommendations & Reviews
How to Read a Wine Label
How to Read a Wine Label
value shiraz
Find the best values in Shiraz and Syrah wines for under $10.
The Big Eight Wine Tasting
The Big Eight Wine Tasting
Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
Top 10 Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
Strawberry Sangria Recipe
Strawberry Sangria Recipe
What Drinks Pair with Chili
What Drinks Pair Well with Chili?
Spicy Sangria Recipe
Hot and spicy Sangria, a super summertime delight!
White Lightning Sangria Recipe
White wine sangria recipe
Pinot Blanc / Pinot Bianco
Pinot Blanc / Pinot Bianco wines defined, described and recommended.
Gifts for Wine lovers
christmas gifts for wine lovers weddings birthdays father's day gifts mother's day gifts
Passion Fruit Mimosa
This recipe takes the Basic Mimosa and turns it up a notch! Once you've enjoyed a Passion Fruit Mimosa, it is unlikely that you'll settle for the standard OJ and bubbles during your next celebratory brunch.
How to Read an Italian Wine Label
How to Read an Italian Wine Label
How to Read a Wine Label: Alsace (FR)
How to Read a Wine Label: Alsace (FR)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in the Bourdeaux and Loire Valley regions of France to produce a fruity, red wine that is delicious both in blended and varietal form.
How Wine is Made
How Wine is Made
Wine Grape Harvest
Wine Grape Harvest
baked brie recipe
Baked brie recipe
Value Merlots
Top ten reasonably priced Merlot wines for under $10.
Mama Mimosa
Take your traditional Mimosa recipe and add a delicate splash of an orange liquer - this Mimosa is not called the "Mama Mimosa" for nothing!
Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio
Meads
What exactly is Mead? It is a delicious honey wine that has been made and enjoyed for centuries. Some believe it is the world's oldest alcoholic drink.
Spanish Wine Regions
Spanish Wine Regions Wine Regions of Spain Wines from Spain rioja
Lower Sugar Sangria
Low Sugar Sangria
Varietal
Varietals refer to the specific variety or type of grape used to make a wine. For example, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are two different types of red wine grape varietals.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Food Pairings
Summer Wines
Summer Wines
Chardonnay Bargains
Great Chardonnay recommendations priced under $10.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo grapes
chilling wines
Quick tips for chilling white wines.
Wine's Body
Light-bodied, medium-bodied or full-bodied - wines come in a variety of weights and concentrations.
How to Store Wine
How to Store Wine
Italian Wine Classifications
Italian Wines Classification systems.
Autumn in Alto Adige - Menor Kreithof
Autumn in Alto Adige Menor Kreithof
Marsala Wine
Marsala Wine - Italy's classic fortified wine, that comes in both sweet and dry varities. Check out what Marsala is, how Marsala is made, how Marsala wines are classified and much more!
Chianti
Chianti, is both a wine and a wine growing zone in Italy's north-central region.
Wines and pizza
Tip top wine recommendations to accompany your favorite Friday night pizza pie.
How To Read a Wine Label
How To Read a Wine Label
Pairing Riesling with Food
Pairing Riesling Wines with Food
Jacobs creek
Three of Jacob's Creek wines are reviewed and recommended as great "value" wines. Give them a go for yourself: Grenache Shiraz, Chardonnay and Riesling.
Rose Wines
Rosé Wines
California Wine Club
Wine clubs are a dime a dozen these days, most offering a variety of wines that may or may not be all that up to snuff. In blows a fresh breeze...the California Wine Club. Read a full review of the California Wine Club.
why vintage matters
Why Vintage Matters
Mulled Wine punch
Mulled wines are a traditional favorite, no matter what the occasion, but Halloween presents a terrific opportunity to introduce others to its appeal.
New Zealander Sangria
Sangria recipes come in all shapes, sizes, with about as many variations as they are ideas; however, the common denominators in the vast majority of Sangria recipes are wine, fruit and bubbly water or soda.
Port wine
Port wine - a Fortified Wine from originally from Portugal.
The "Patriot" Sangria
The beauty of the Patriot Sangria recipe is that it's as delicious as it is easy, but it only gets better as you spice it up with your own additions! Really, it is hard to add the "wrong" ingredient here, think favorite fruits, spice and liquors. Chill and enjoy!
CA Wine Club's Top 10
Wine clubs are a dime a dozen these days, most offering a variety of wines that may or may not be all that up to snuff. In blows a fresh breeze… the California Wine Club. Here are Bruce Boring's Top 10 Picks for Best Boutique Wineries.
Wine - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Wine guide site.
Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
Top 10 Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
Sparkling Wine Sangria Recipe
Sparkling wines up the celebration factor for any occasion and it's no different with sparkling wine based sangrias.
What is a Fortified Wine?
What is a Fortified Wine? How is a fortified wine made? What's the alcohol content of a fortified wine?
Riesling Wine Regions
Riesling Wine Regions
Acidity
A working definition of the acidity found in wine.
Raspberry Lemonade Sangria Rec
Raspberry Lemonade Sangria Recipe
Halloween Sangria
Halloween Sangria Recipe
Wine - Articles
An index of articles for the Wine guide site.
Washing Wine Glasses
It sounds simple enough, I mean you wash juice and milk glasses all the time, what could be so special about washing a wine glass? Truth is, wine glasses do need just a bit more care in the washing arena. Keep in mind that the liquid in the wine glass is typically a bit pricier than your jug of milk or orange juice, so the extra measures to ensure a clean glass could be viewed as merely protecting your investment.
Dessert Wine Club Review
A review of Sutter Home's Sweet and Dessert Wine Club.
White Wine Rosemary Chicken Re
White Wine Rosemary Chicken Recipe
Drinks for Thai Curry Chicken
What Drinks Pair Well With Thai Yellow Chicken Curry Recipe?
Nebbiolo
The Red Nebbiolo grape gives rise to both Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
Halloween wines
Ways to include wines into Halloween festivities.
Baked Chicken Marsala Recipe
Baked Chicken Marsala Recipe
Spanish Wine Classifications
Spanish Wine Classifications
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