Selecting Wine

"Sweet" is one of dozens of adjectives used to describe the taste and texture of wine. Generally, it refers to the sugar content of a particular bottle. During the wine-making process, yeast in...

Not hot on wine? Well, maybe you just haven't found the wine that you like. There are so many types of wines, some are sweet, some are dry, some are red and some are white. Well, which one should...

Although the economy is crashing, vices are rising. I'm talking about drinking, smoking, gambling,etc. In tough times, we are desperate to hold on to those small indulgences. Wine is one of my...

Personalized wine bottles can be a great gift for any occasion, whether it is a birthday or holiday. Sometimes your favorite wines come in the drabbest bottles. Why not make personalized wine...

We are about (late 2008) to enter what may be a long period of economic recession. Recessions are classically marked by a tightening of the cash flow, a shrinking of employment, and a general...

Confused about which wine to choose with your meal? Want to learn more about wine in general? This is your cheat sheet for picking the best wine for any situation. Print it out and put it in...

Wine, by definition, typically contains only grapes, yeast, and a small amount of sulphites. But unbeknownst to most, many wine producers introduce very tiny amounts of substances that are not...

The time comes when a bottle of wine is the perfect gift. There are many high-rated wines with price tags of $20 or less.

The right wine can compliment a cigar. Many believe that alcoholic beverages go hand in hand with cigars. The following article will discuss which wines compliment and enhance the flavor of cigars.

Cincinnati rivals Texas when it comes to chili. The streets of this Midwestern city are paved with chili houses. Cincinnatians prepare and spice chili a bit differently, then pour it over...

Marinades can add flavor to an otherwise bland fish. However, be sure not to marinate too long or the fish will start to stink. Thirty minutes is all you need to create a tasty and tender meal....

Are you challenged by the vast array of red wines to choose from? Here's a simplified method for finding a red wine that will satisfy you.

Ever since twist-off caps have been applied to wine bottles, street urchins, college kids and lawyers have been enjoying the convenience and effectiveness of the soused up beverages found inside....

Beaujolais wine comes from one of the most celebrated winemaking regions of the world, Burgundy, France. Make sure you know the difference between the two-month-old Beaujolais Nouveau that is...

Light, fruity, delicate and sweet, Piesporter is a white wine produced in the Piesport region of Germany. Unfortunately, its reputation as a flabby, overly sweet white wine has caused many wine...

Don't let the reputation of Lambrusco turn you off from giving it a try. It is rare that you will find this red Italian table wine on a wine list at any fine dining establishment, but if you come...

You can pronounce Carmenere one of two ways: kar-ma-nair-uh or kar-ma-nair. No matter how it trips off your tongue, this red wine recalls a soft Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with a peppery Zinfandel....

One of the most beloved and famed Italian wines, Amarone is big, rich, dark and dry, and will knock you over (in a good way) with its full bodied-flavors. Once you try Amarone, it will be love at...

Even if you don't know how to pronounce the name (val-pol-eh-chella), you probably have guessed that this red wine is from Italy. The Veneto region that produces Valpolicella is not as popular as...

So, you might be the type of person that won't drink a drink that you can't pronounce and that is why you have never tried Sangiovese wine. Once you learn proper pronunciation, you will soon find...

Barolo made exclusively from the finicky Nebbiolo grapes that grown on the tiny 3,000 acres of the Barolo Appellation. Not for the faint of heart, this red wine is big, bold and only gets better...

If you are looking to expand your white wine repertoire and want something that is not quite as dry as a Chardonnay and not as sweet as a Riesling, then Pinot Grigio may be what you are looking...

Pinot Noir may not as popular as Cabernet or Merlot, but it is gaining in popularity. If you like red wine, it deserves your attention. Choosing the right Pinot Noir does not involve learning how...

You don't need to grow or crush a single grape to be a wine maker. Welcome to the golden age of the American wine business, where wine-making companies do all the work and you get all the credit....