Archive for 'Wine and Spirits'
A Closer Look At How Wine Is Made
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Many of us love wine and enjoy the taste but many people really don’t know exactly how wine is created. While almost any fruit juice can be used to make wine, the vast majority of wine is made from grapes.
The ingredient that makes the difference between simple grape juice and wine is of course […]
How Temranillo Has Exploded On The Australian Wine Scene
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
In the Rioja region of Spain Temranillo is known as the exclusive red wine from the grape of that area. Now across the ocean from Spain this delicious red wine is now on the verge of dethroning Sangiovese as the top red varietal wine in the land of Oz, not that Oz, Australia!
The win growers […]
The Relationship Of Wine And Food
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
The relationship between wine and food goes back a long way and there are long standing traditions governing the pairing of certain wines with certain foods. This proper combination of the appropriate wine with a delicious meal results in an enjoyable experience by all who are participating in the event. By choosing the correct wine […]
How To Taste Wine Like A Pro
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Nobody likes to look like an amateur when doing anything and wine tasting is no exception. By simply following a few guidelines you can look as if you have been to dozens of wine tastings even if you don
Introduction To Wine
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
There is a lot more to a bottle of wine than a pretty container. Actually, the container usually has absolutely no direct bearing on the quality of the contents. A fine wine is also more than a fermented grape. The true beauty of a fine wine lies in the care with which the whole process […]
How To Know What Wine To Order In A Restaurant
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
It can be embarrassing if you are out on a date at a fancy restaurant and you don
Is Drinking Red Wine Really Good For You?
April 6th, 2008. Published under Wine and Spirits. No Comments.
Many of us have heard the claim that drinking red wine can actually be healthy, but how much is healthy? This claim first came to light a decade or so ago when a prominent doctor espoused the use of red wine to reduce heart disease giving the example of the low incidence of heart disease […]