Collecting Wine

Instead of throwing away that old travel or luggage trunk that sits in your closet or at the foot of your bed, make a wine cabinet out of it. This article will give you the complete step by step...

Have you ever had a cork get stuck inside the wine bottle, and the only way to get the wine is to push it in? I'm going to show you how to remove the cork after the bottle is empty without...

Purchasing a wine decanter is more than just running to the store and picking up the first one you see on the store shelf. It takes careful planning and thought to purchase the right decanter for...

It's harvest time here in Provence, which is wine country as well as olive (oil) and lavender and tapenade and tourist country, even though the license plates that translate "Amerloque at the...

As the American appreciation for wine continues to grow, wine clubs are gaining in popularity. There are many reasons to join, and your personal preferences should inform your decision when you...

When we enter in some homes, we could see a wide array of wine collections kept in a wine refrigerator. In deed, there are many people who are fascinated with wines. It is a nice and relaxing...

A wine club can offer you a selection of wine on a monthly, bimonthly or quarterly basis. Many people enjoy having a club membership because whether it is mail-order or on-location, the clubs give...

It's not uncommon for a vineyard and winery to have a wine club. Not only does this guarantee a market for its product, it helps encourage visitation to the winery and build a grassroots buzz for...

Selecting a wine club gift can be a daunting task with so many clubs to choose from. What should you look for in a wine club?

In all of my articles and presentations to beginning wine drinkers, I suggest that as part of the first steps to learning to appreciate wine, one should start keeping a wine journal. Many...

Many people collect labels as a record of the wines they've enjoyed throughout the years. Others do so for the artistry of the labels, or for the history and rarity of the wines. No matter the...

Here's how to use your creative talents to design a one-of-a-kind treat for your friends. Give a wine bottle with a personalized label to your favorite couple on their wedding anniversary. ...

Whether you're a social butterfly who thrives on party-giving or an unapologetic wine snob who treats films like "Bottle Shock" and "Sideways" as collector's items, you can't go through life...

We’re now entering the peak travel season, and so I was not surprised when a reader emailed a question on how to transport bottles, either home from wine country or outbound to special events. ...

It's easy for me to talk; not only do I live in wine country, and can buy direct from the vintner but this wine country is located in a nation of marchés, supermarchés, and...

For as long as wine has been produced, wine sellers and drinkers have sought the best way to preserve it in storage. While most wine is meant to be enjoyed shortly after being offered for sale,...

Contrary to popular belief wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good. A wise man once told me that "any one can spend a fortune and buy a good bottle of wine, but a true wine enthusiast...

Wine bottles are all unique and beautiful to look at. Decorating with wine bottles once you've collected them is a creative way to fill a room and display your collection. The labels are all...

Outstanding wines are worthy of profound analysis. Their flavor, expressive aromas and lingering finish are celebrated and often exalted; there is no shortage of terrific wines whose excellence...

If you mark your special occasions with a nice bottle of wine - or just accumulate wine corks - this simple frame idea is a unique way to preserve your memories. It also makes a thoughtful - and...

Connoisseur...sommolier...tannins...It's almost as if you need to learn another language to talk about wine. But it's absolutely not necessary to go back to school to enjoy a nice glass - or...

Some people invest in wine, and others just enjoy it. Those who buy a case or two of wine when they find a vintage they like should consider building a crate-like rack to store their purchases....

In order to understand how to make the best wine cellar for cheap is to think as if you were recreating a refrigerator. Dark, very slightly moistened air, and pitch dark conditions creates the...

The American wine industry has blossomed in just a few decades as vines have matured and wine science has gained a foothold in the U.S. Wine has replaced distilled spirits in many social...

A wine label is our first impression of a wine. These labels give us valuable information about the wine we are partaking of. The information included on a standard wine label gives consumers and...

Wine is easily affected by different environmental conditions, including light, humidity, vibration and even the angle at which the bottle is placed on the shelf. To preserve the flavor of wine...

Wine is not only a universally appreciated beverage, but it makes a great gift, as well. Giving a close friend or relative who appreciates the nectar of the vine the gift of a specially chosen...

You can find a local wine club with a bit of research. If you are looking for others to share in your appreciation of vino, you are not alone. Read on to learn how to find a local wine club.

Taking advantage of wine clubs is the simplest way to expand your knowledge of various wines and the best way to sample several wines a month on the cheap.

If you’re a collector of wine or just enjoy trying different wines, you can save money by joining a wine club. You can keep the collectible wine if you prefer, and you also get the benefit of...

Just finished a wonderful bottle of wine? If you want to remember it to buy it again, a great way to do this is to remove the wine labels and then file them away. This is easier said than done....

Picture it: You're out to dinner with your boss and his wife, and the waiter approaches. Your boss turns to you and says, "Why don't you pick the wine for us?" and you freeze. This situation can...

Icebox wines, commonly referred to as ice wine, are made with grapes that freeze on the vine. These frozen grapes result in a sweet, concentrated dessert wine. Except for wine connoisseurs, most...

Ice wines, made from grapes frozen on the vine in the first frosts of winter, are a particularly fine dessert wine. Originally an accident of nature, ice wines or Eiswein comes in the original...

If you want to seem like a wine expert, you need to add not only bottles of imported wine to your collection but also their correct pronunciations to your vocabulary. Saying the names of French,...

When you buy wine in bulk, you're bound to save a lot of money while keeping a continuous stock of delicious wine on hand. Many wine connoisseurs choose to make a bulk wine purchase if they attend...

How to obtain wine product for auction and get guests to attend your function: wine auction.

Few Americans think of wine from Canada, but Canadian wines are winning awards and becoming popular. There are now over 400 wineries in Canada. If you want to start drinking wines from Canada, you...

Wine is significant both socially and culturally. In many European countries it is an essential complement to dining and is used to accompany, as well as enhance the flavor of food. It has also...

Getting free bottles of wine is not as impossible as one might think. Free wine is offered to restaurants to sample new products, to wine club members and by wine stores to their volume customers....

Collecting wine is not a cheap hobby. Doing it on a college student budget is even harder. You must always look for deals.

As much as you may love to play the part of wine-sophisticate when dining at a high-end restaurant, the truth is many people don't know how to store the wines they bring home. It's a simple...

Lovers of wine usually want to collect it, and once you start collecting wine you will need to store it. If you store wine properly, you can age it to perfection. Improperly stored wine can go bad...

If you want to start collecting wine, narrowing your collection to a specific kind and/or a specific area is a great way to do that. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most well known and most...

Chardonnay is one of the most well-known white wines in the world. With its soft, fruity and slightly buttery flavor, there is no other wine like it. Napa Valley is no stranger to Chardonnay and...

California has long been known for its wine and their Pinot Noir is no different. There are many vineyards to choose from and each has their own signature Pinot Noir. Collecting California Pinot...

In a world where vintage prices are spiraling out of control and the market is flooded with cheap imitations, the Australian Shiraz is an excellent alternative for the wine collector. From subtle...

Tired of feeling like your only options when trying to save a wine label are to keep the bottle or end up with a mangled mess of what was once a beautiful label? Read on to learn about the types...

Has your wine collection overgrown your home? Convert an unused bedroom closet into wine storage.

On occasion, what's outside a wine bottle is more impressive than what was within. Sometimes the name of a wine is so peculiar that you want to remember it forever. Or maybe the memories you...