Serving Wine

Yellow Tail wines are increasing in popularity in the United States. Made and shipped from Australia, this particular merlot is a young wine that typically carries flavors of fruit such as plums,...

Opening a bottle of wine correctly adds to the presentation of a favorite vintage. Mastering the corkscrew and gaining confidence in using one, like many simple tasks, does require some skill. It...

Drinking wine out of foggy wine glasses is an unpleasant experience. Not only are foggy wine glasses unattractive, but also the soap residue that remains on the glass can affect the integrity of...

Serving wine is almost as much fun as drinking wine. With all the accessories, specialty glasses and wine lore in existence, a simple meal with wine can become an event. At the heart of that event...

Red wines have notoriously complex glasses which allow the nose to pick up on the subtleties of different powerful, red grapes. Generally, white wines don't need a big, wide goblet, as red wines...

Not sure what to do with that bottle of dry wine sitting around your house? If dry wine isn't to your liking, you can sweeten it up by adding a few simple ingredients. White wine is easily turned...

In various shapes and sizes, wine glasses have been around for hundreds of years. They have evolved to a point where there are now specific glasses for specific wines. The proper glass will bring...

The shape of the wine glass rules your perception about the wine. Choosing the right glass for each type of wine is very important. The wine glass used for each wine is used because it enhances...

Pinot grigio is a crisp white wine that is high in acidity and low in tannins. This perfect summer wine is a popular choice for dinner parties or an intimate evening at home. To bring out the...

Wine connoisseurs argue that most of us are drinking our white wines too cold and our red wines too warm. The rule that white wines should be served well chilled and red wines at room temperature...

There are many different ways to open a bottle of wine, but one of the simplest is by using a standard Sommelier knife – the most common type of corkscrew. Although opening a bottle of wine can...

A wine flight consists of a smaller than average “pour” of several wines for the purpose of tasting and comparison. This is a great way to taste/serve a variety of wines for a party while saving...

A wine key, or corkscrew, is the tool used for removing the cork from a bottle of wine. There are several styles of wine keys that can range in price. The simple double-pull wine key most often...

Riedel is an Austrian company that produces wine glasses, wine decanters, and table accessories. As of 2009, it offered 12 different series of wine glasses ranging in price from $10 to $200 each.

Knowing how to open a wine bottle with a synthetic cork is becoming more important as the world's supply of natural cork dwindles. Learn to open wine bottles with synthetic corks with the guidance...

Putting salt on a margarita glass can be done effectively using a lime wedge, a plate, a glass and some kosher salt. Rim a margarita glass in salt with the advice of a wine bar owner in this free...

Rating wines is very subjective, and is best done while using a notebook just in case you want to purchase some favorites down the road. Discover what to look for in great wines with tips from a...

To become a wine expert, you'll need a variety of different wines and reference material. Find out how you can become a wine expert with the help of a wine bar owner in this free video on wine basics.

Removing red wine stains from clothing actually requires the use of white wine, water and a clean terry cloth. Save your favorite garment from red wine stains with the help of a wine bar owner in...

Drinking Merlot requires an open mind to let the aroma bloom all across your palette. Discover the robust flavors of Merlot wines with the help of a wine bar owner in this free video on wine...

When decanting a bottle of wine, you might try decanting over a candle which will allow you to actually see the sediment. Discover how to decant wine with tips from a wine bar owner in this free...

A guide to Merlot wine is to remember that while there are thousands of Merlots in the world, they really come in two basic varieties. Learn more about the different varieties of Merlot with the...

Knowing how to fold a towel around a champagne bottle is important, so that when you pour, you will now have something to catch any drips from the bottle. Find out how to properly fold a towel...

There are several kinds of glassware when it comes to drinking wine and other spirits, such as wine glasses, flutes, ponies, snifters and highball glasses. Determine the right glassware for your...

It should be simple, right? But, do it wrong, and you've got little bits of floating cork in your wine.

Opening a Bottle of Wine takes a little practice but here are some steps that can assist you to open it in the correct manner. Plus a few tips on how to pour wine.

Wine tasting has evolved far beyond the simple pour and sip. Today there are a multitude of wine accessories to help you optimize the flavor and bouquet of your favorite wines. Using them will...

A balancing wine holder is a piece of wood cut at an angle to hold a bottle of wine balanced almost as if by magic on a flat surface such as a dining table. Wineries sell them embossed with the...

Merlot wines are popular in the United States. Winemakers have used the merlot grape to produce both white and red merlots. Red wines have traditionally been decanted and served at room...

Opening a wine bottle with a corkscrew can be very intimidating! I hope that by the time you are done reading this article, you will feel confident enough to try to do this at home. There are...

You have set the tone, candles, that special table cloth, beautiful table setting, and awesome dinner for two... The music is set down low, and you have a bottle of your favorite wine chilling...

Most people drink their red wine while it is too warm and their white wine while it is too cold. You can always spend tens of thousands to have a wine cellar built or spend nothing by employing...

If you need to open a bottle of wine but don't have a corkscrew, you can still get your wine bottle open with a few items from around the house. These options are not ideal: If you have a wine...

A romantic evening can be spoiled if you act like a klutz serving wine to the woman you love. Just follow these steps and she'll be impressed by your expertise.

Using a corkscrew wine opener is fairly easy and, although wine openers come in various types, they all do the same thing. If a corkscrew has “arms” or “wings” that move or if it has stationary...

There are a few types of corkscrew bottle openers, including the simple corkscrew, waiter's corkscrew, winged corkscrew, and even fancier rabbit-type and automatic openers. This 'how to' focuses...

Hock is the old-fashioned term for German white wine, so any wine glass specifically made for this wine is a hock glass. Typical examples have unusually small bowls and are therefore unsuitable...

A large bottle of wine adds an extra note of excitement to any celebration. If you are planning a party, serving wine from an oversize bottle will get the guests in a festive mood from the beginning.

If you’re like me, the idea of finishing an entire bottle of wine by yourself may seem a bit daunting. There was a time when I would for-go the pleasure of a glass, not wanting to risk letting the...

Have you ever wondered how to get that large cork from within your favorite bottle of wine with an old hand held corkscrew? The following tips are easy to follow and guarantee to prove as useful...

It might seem that decanting wine is just a way to make it look fancy or to improve the presentation. That is partially true, but decanting has another purpose. It helps filter out sediment from...

A decanter is a glass vessel used to separate a clear liquid, usually wine, from its sediment. The vessel is shaped with a small tube on the top and broadens to a larger shape on the bottom. This...

How do you make an ice bucket sassy? I love to entertain at my house. It is such a great feeling to be surrounded by friends and family. Since I am always entertaining I try to find unique ways...

Nearly all wine bottles for many years have been plugged or sealed by the "cork". This "cork" may be made from actual cork, cork composite, rubber, or synthetics. Regardless of...

Many people have heard that red wines, like merlot, should be served at room temperature or even "warm." However, wine is a very old drink and this rule refers to room temperature in the days...

Old wines can be treasures---or vinegar. The difference depends in part on the vintage and how it has been treated after harvest. We decant old wines after they have aged immediately before...

Decanters are vessels for serving wine. Beyond making a handsome addition to the dinner table, crystal decanters remove sediment from wine, allow it to aerate and provide a tasteful way to serve a...

Nearly gone are the days of corking a perfectly aged bottle of Merlot only to find the cork had dried, crumbling to a brittle mess. You try everything to get the remaining cork out of the bottle...

Everyone knows you need a glass to drink wine, but not everyone knows that there are specific types of glasses designed for different types of wine. Each type of glass is shaped to bring out the...