Archive for 'Wine and Spirits'
A Wine Enthusiast’s Guide To The Winemaking Regions Of LeMarche And Abruzzo, Italy
July 21st, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
If you’re planning a dinner party or wine tasting, consider serving wines from some of the most historic winemaking regions in the world. This article looks at two favorite regions of Italian wine club associations — LeMarche and Abruzzo, Italy.
LeMarche
LeMarche is a remote area between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains, a quiet region […]
Rich In History — The Puglia And Campania Winemaking Regions Of Italy
July 21st, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
The regions of Puglia and Campania, Italy, are a favorite of Italian wine clubs for both the delicious wines produced and the rich history. The next time you purchase a bottle of wine from either of these regions, keep the history in mind as you enjoy the wine on your palette. Many people believe they […]
Am I Drinking Too Much?
July 20th, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Many people think that unless you’re stumbling home every night, a regular drink doesn’t do anyone any harm, but that isn’t always the case.
How many times have you declared you’re just out for ‘one’ and suddenly you’re making a night of it? The sliding scale of drinking too much begins with much smaller amounts […]
Bottle Logic — Identifying Wine By The Look Of The Bottle
July 20th, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Did you know different wines have different bottles for a reason? Wine bottle making goes back in history and even today you can closely identify what’s in a bottle of wine without even looking at the label. This article looks at wine bottles, describing the five common types identified as historical by white and red […]
Ruinous Reputation Of Absinthe Is Proven to Be Myth
July 16th, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
The food and beverage industry rarely encounters controversy, but an internet search for the drink Absinthe delivers a plethora of astounding news stories surrounding the supposed toxicity of the spirit. At the turn of last century, the hysteria surrounding Absinthe and its reputation for causing people to become psychotic led to it being banned in […]
A Wine Lover’s Guide To Blue Cellars Winery
July 15th, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Nothing makes a wine tasting party complete like information on the wineries featured. At your next party, consider providing the history of a winery as you pour wine into the glasses of your guests. This article looks at featuring the wines of Blue Cellars at your next wine tasting or dinner party.
High Technology And Winemaking?
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A Wine Fan’s Look At The Wines Of Campania, Italy
July 15th, 2009. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
The wines of Campania, Italy, offer wine lovers a fascinating history in addition to delicious taste. Consider featuring these wines at your next dinner party. As you pour the wine into the glasses of your guests, share the winemaking history of the area along with wines from some of the notable wineries continuing the traditions […]