Wine Basics

Anyone who drinks wine is something of a snob. How else do you justify spending 40 percent of the dinner tab on an accompanying beverage? But a few of us have the decency to be really big snobs....

So it's the day after your big bash and you are most definitely paying for every moment of fun with a raging monster hangover. Ugh. Perhaps you've attempted to cure the hangover, only to discover...

There's something to be said for a good bottle of red wine, but an exceptional bottle of red wine is divine. But with so many lining the shelves these days (or cellars, depending on where you...

If you are looking for a new taste splashed on your salad, then this might be right up your alley. Purchased wine vinegars can be a bit pricey, but making your own is very simple and healthy.

Learn how to open a bottle of wine - free video.

Drinking wine is considered a very sophisticated and refined past time and this perception can make becoming a wine drinker seem like a daunting task. It does take time to become a seasoned wine...

It's annoying to know there's still some wine in the box, but it won't come out. How wasteful. Here's the trick to empty it totally.

You've got people over and your trying serve wine, where is the cork screw? Crap, no cork screw? This is what you do. *this is should be done where your guests wont see you, this has the...

Wine tasting can be a a very enjoyable experience. Many wine enthusiasts choose to maximize the experience by adding quality wine accessories to their collections. The task of choosing wine...

A thoughtful present is always appreciated, especially one that has a personal touch. Learning how to make a wine gift basket is a process that is well worth the effort. The ability to assemble an...

It may seem as if a container would make little difference in the taste of a beverage. When it comes to varietals, the right wine glasses make all the difference. Following are some general rules...

Are you looking for a bottle of full-bodied red or fruity white Spanish wine but can't seem to find one because you don't know how to read the label? You don't have to be fluent in Spanish to read...

Wine labels are usually difficult to remove. One method may not give the desired results every time because of the varied types of glues used to apply the label to the wine bottle. Below are some...

Wine is much more than a drink; it's a culture, a tradition, a lifestyle and, more and more, an industry. Wine critics are on the forefront of wine culture and industry and enjoy the benefits of...

Drinking a glass--maybe two--of red wine a day is healthy. It helps with memory, bone health and weight control, and may even prevent some kinds of cancer. It also a calming drink for some and...

Wine tasting is often intimidating for most people and it shouldn't be since in the end, the only thing that really matters is if you like it or not. Here are a few quick tips to help you savor...

Even a novice can appreciate a glass of wine, because wine and food are part of our daily lives. However, the more you know, the more fun it can be. Follow these tips from David Rosengarten,...