Wine Basics

Many things impact the flavor of wine, such as the kind of grapes used, where the grapes were grown and even what the weather was like that year. Other aspects of the winemaking process affect the...

Shiraz wine is an often overlooked red wine, overshadowed by more popular varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, but Shiraz wine is gaining popularity and notoriety because of its fruity, complex...

White wine differs from red wine in a variety of ways, including the obvious difference in color. Red wine is a rich burgundy color and sometimes so full bodied one can't see through the glass....

Red wines and white wines are made in slightly different ways. Red wines are always made with black grapes, while white wines can be made with black or white grapes. When red wines are fermented,...

What does it mean to have corked wine? If you open a bottle of wine that smells musty and has the flavor to match, it has been extremely corked. If you open a bottle of which you know the flavor...

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...