Wine Articles
Choosing a Wine Gift Basket -- During the holiday season, most of us are in a frantic search for presents for loved ones and friends. Next time, instead of the usual hassle of selecting a gift which will suit him or her, try sending a wine gift basket instead.
Wine Etiquette With Ease -- Correct wine etiquette makes the tasting experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Like most interests, there is a set of protocol that most wine lovers adhere to. Good taste dictates that tasting at wineries, ordering wine at restaurants, and hosting a dinner party all require certain formalities.
Guide To Tasting Wine -- The basics of tasting wine are relatively simple to learn. Once the fundamentals are mastered, the nuances and details can be enhanced over a lifetime. Like any other skill, tasting wine requires practice, and consistency is probably the most important factor.
Noble Grapes -- The flavors and aromas of wines are directly related to the grapes from which the wines are made. There are numerous varieties of grapes and even one type of grape can yield very different tasting wines.
Wine Country International Helps You Demystify Wines -- Along with food, of course, there’s a whole world of wine out there just waiting to be discovered. But, unfortunately, many people don’t break out and try new wines because they are unfamiliar with them.
Monarchia Wines: Introducing Quality Hungarian Wines to the U.S. -- You’re into wine and have sampled your way through a good sampling of French, California, Australian, and even a few other domestic wines. Now you’re ready to branch out to try other wines, but you’re not sure what direction to take.
Beyond Beer: Discover German Wines -- Beer is only one of the beverages of Germany. Its wines are winners too. But sometimes travelers never get beyond beer because they have heard that it's necessary to be a snobby expert to appreciate wine.
The Harmony between Food and Wine -- The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine and food can benefit from the right pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, wine can shine in a new light when accompanied by the right dish.
Choosing a Wine Cooler for Outdoor Wine Tastings -- Wine tastings are an excellent way to experience local culture, and have fun with your friends and family. Whether you’re touring Sonoma Valley, the Tuscan countryside, or a town near you, wineries offer a chance to discover the nuances of the wine in each region, and to purchase bottles of wine as a unique souvenir to enjoy when you get home.
Port Adds Easy Style to Desserts -- Good cooking can seem magical. Like magic, impressive cooking is a blend of technique, a few tricks, and showmanship. Combining food with liquor illustrates this blend effectively – liquor brings a mysterious alchemy to the taste of many dishes, and it adds sophistication to presentation.
**Article includes recipe for Classic Port Spread.
