Selecting Wine

Shopping for wine can be dizzying. Red or white. The varieties. The regions. Should you buy local, go with a classic French or explore some up and coming region? With all these options, buying...

Wine can be a delicious complement to any fine meal. Although wine is an alcoholic drink, in moderate portions it may actually be good for your health. Try serving a bottle of fine wine at your...

Beginning to explore the wonderful world of red wine can be a daunting experience. With so many varieties of red wine available, choosing the best wine as a beginner can be overwhelming. But...

When choosing the perfect wine to go with your gourmet meal, consider a French wine. For thousands of years, the soil, climate and terrain of France have offered a variety of local flavors which...

Few things add to the quality of a meal like the selection of a fine wine. Matching a meal to a wine can prove to be something of a headache, however. The easy-to-make, Italianate entree Chicken...

Wine continues to increase in popularity. However, most of us don't have the knowledge or financial means to buy expensive wine all the time (or at all). The good news: you don't have to spend...

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...

Long gone are the days when you should only serve certain wines with certain meats. Yes, there are more ideal pairings than others, but since no two people are alike, it really comes down to...

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...

Are you baffled by the multitude of white wine origins, vintages and varieties available? Here's a quick guide to simplify white wine selection.

Austrian wines sell well in the United States, even more than in the United Kingdom. The production of white wine outnumbers red wine in Austria, with an outstanding selection of Riesling, pinot...

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...