Great Quotes about Wine

Wine has been discussed throughout the ages for its properties and effects on human beings.

New York Wine Regions

As a California native, I have a tendency to ignore vineyards in other parts of the United States. However, many other parts of the U. S. have a rich history of growing grapes and making fine wines.

California Wineries – South California Region

The Southern California Region consists of San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Orange County. Who is still producing wines in Southern California?

All About Madeira Wine

Are you interested in the different desert wines available? One of the more popular desert wines, and also a terrific cooking wine, is Madeira wine from the Madeira Islands of Portugal.

Tokaji - a Sweet Wine

Tokaj-Hegyalja, a notable wine region in Hungary, is known for its unique wines. Tokaji, a sweet wine, is also known as Tokay.

Sake

While sake is referred to as rice wine, it is, in fact, closer to a beer than a wine even though sake is still. However, the process of tasting sake is similar to that of tasting wines. What is the story behind sake?

Biodynamic Wines

Biodynamic agriculture is a type of organic farming with a level of spiritualism thrown in the mix. Biodynamic wines, or BD wines, are made from grapes grown in the biodynamic manner. What is the deal with biodynamic wines?

Corked or Tainted Wine

A corked or tainted wine is usually caused by a byproduct of fungus growing on the cork. This byproduct is called 1,2,4-tricholoanisole or TCA. TCA in your wine will give off a moldy or musty smell, although you might not be able to pick up the bad smell from the cork alone.

Blush Wines

Many wine experts look down their noses at blush wines. These experts consider blush wines to be too “simple” and lacking in complexity. Regardless of what experts think, blush wines are quite popular and are here to stay.

Box Wines Good Quality Wines

Why box wines? Read on to find out if box wines are of as good a quality as bottled wines.

Understanding the Differences in White Wines

While red wines are primarily associated with ancient Egypt, evidence of white wine was found in clay amphorae found in Tutankhamen’s, or King Tut’s, tomb. Undoubtedly, white wines were consumed before this time, as well.

Red Wines Defined

Wines have been made from grapes for thousands of years. Wines that are made primarily from one kind of grape, set by law at a minimum of 75% to 85%, are called varietals. Blended wines are made from a combination of grapes. What are some of the best known grapes that are made into red wines?

Have Your Best Wine Tasting Party

Whether you are on the early side of the learning curve about wines or are a wine expert, there is always another bottle of wine out there that you would like to try. In order to taste several wines in one sitting, why not host a wine tasting party?

Help in Understanding Wine Labels

There is an old saying that states, "You cannot read a book by its cover." The United States requires certain information to be included on the labels of wines sold, regardless of whether the wine was produced domestically or was imported.

Wine Pairing
Which Wine with Which Food

The old adage, “white wine with white and red wine with red,” still applies to pairing many food and wines, but with a more modern twist. Today, some wines can be successfully paired against the old saying. A good pairing of food and wine will make both the food and wine taste better than if you were to have the drink and dish separately.