Wine

Goblets have three parts. There's the mouth, the bowl and the stem. The shape of the first two determines the purpose. You can drink wine and water from any goblet, but matching the glass to the...

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...

How to order wines in a restaurant in not as difficult as you may think. Ordering wines in a restaurant can...

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...

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...

Planning a fancy dinner and serving wine? There are guidelines to serving wine that can enhance each course from appetizer to dessert. Entertaining in your home can be a wonderful way to enjoy...

Commemorating a job well done or a festive occasion in the office? Perhaps you're throwing a large party, or making a New Year's toast under the stars. Sometimes life calls for plastic. Plastic...

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.

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...

Tasting wine may sound overly sophisticated but it is in fact quite simple. After this article you will be able to taste, rate, and assess wine just like the pros.

Hi I am Stu The Wine Guru. I am a Wine Consultant. I help acquire and manage my clients wine collections, and host Wine Tastings as well. I will unlock the code and demystify the concept of...

Navigating a restaurant wine list can be a daunting task. Many times customers flip through pages and pages of wines searching for a bottle that looks or sounds familiar. Other times the selection...

Arguably, the oldest beverage made by man, wine has a rich history dating back to 6000 BC. Wine is one of life's great pleasures. Follow these basic steps to enjoy the wine experience.

People watching their intake of carbohydrates are limited in what they can drink when they go out. Many alcoholic beverages are high in carbohydrates and calories. White merlot is a popular wine,...

Confused about which glass of wine to order at a restaurant? Whether you prefer white wine or red, here's how to navigate the wine-by-the-glass list.

Not all wine glasses are the same. Because different types of wine have different properties, the glass a wine is served in is specifically designed to complement it. Thin, clear, colorless glass...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Merlot is an important grape for both blended and varietal red wines. It remains a pleasurable wine that combines sophistication with mildness, and is therefore more palatable to most than...

Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine. Many people like to relax at the end of a hard day with a glass of wine, but they don't pay much attention to the glass the wine is consumed from. Spending...

When tasting wines, there are some basic steps that you should take and some basic sensory input's that you should look for. This is intended to be a beginner level discussion, aimed at those who...

A RoJaus wine decanter is a large, upside down glass funnel clamped in a decorative stainless steel frame attached to a solid base. The funnel has a spigot at the bottom and a removable mesh...

The term ‘cheap wine’ is relative. For some, cheap wine may mean Two Buck Chuck. For others, the term cheap wine may describe any wine that cost less than $20. In any case, with today’s economic...

Wine tasting is simple for the novice. Don't be afraid - you can act like a professional. Follow these simple steps.

Ice wine is a wine that is made from grapes that were allowed to freeze on the vine before they were harvested. Once the grapes freeze, the vineyard harvests them and ferments them as you would...

Having trouble picking the pinot noir variety or vineyard for your next glass of wine? Get some recommendations for pinot noir wine with tips from a wine expert in this free wine video on pinot noir.

Are you having problems spilling wine every time you pour it? Perhaps you pour the wine into a glass and it never fails to drip or leave a circle stain.... This may make you feel or look clumsy...

Handpainted wine glasses are an elegant and personal way to enjoy "functional art" in the home. A simple and creative alternative to commercial versions is to create your own. With simple, clear...

Merlot is one of the most popular red wines consumed in the United States, according to the Wine Institute. More than 20 million cases of the wine were drank in 2006. Merlot originated in the wine...

Many people enjoy drinking wine, but how many have truly savored the bouquet of scents and flavors it has to offer? This article will give you the steps to take if you'd like to truly taste wine.

I worked at Chateau Thomas Winery as a tour guide and tasting associate. During that time, I learned a lot about the fun of choosing a wine. I was fortunate enough to take a class with Dr. Thomas,...

Red wine is a great way to add something special to a meal because there are so many varieties of red wine you can always find a perfect fit to a perfect meal. Many researchers have also found...

Tasting wine for the sake of identification of vintages, varietals and regions is a task that requires a great deal of practice. You will have to train your nose to specifically recognize a...

Wine has pleased the palette and lightened the hearts of every man from the nobleman to the peasant. Good health and happiness lies in every glass, whether white or red. But wine does more than...

Wine tasting is an art, and takes a little practice to taste wine like a pro, however, there are certain steps that wine tasters take in order to get the full wine experience.

Wine is a wonderful drink that can be enjoyed by many different people and if you are a wine expert or the occasional drinker you can enjoy a glass of red or white wine. Originally wine was...

Get the best out of your bottle. “The idea is to swirl the wine around the bottom of the glass to release its aromas, which are then caught in the narrower part of glass at the top.”

It's easy to finish off a bottle of wine, but there's a trick to getting the final glass of wine out of a box! Yes, a BOX of wine. Very good wines can now be found in boxes, allowing the wine to...

Being able to really "taste" a wine and pick up on all the other flavors takes time. Think of it like coffee. If you don't drink it very often, it all pretty much tastes the same. You...

Whether you are an occasional wine drinker or wine connoisseur, you will be able to tell the difference between an aerated and non-aerated glass of wine. Aerating wine releases the natural...

Ever ordered a bottle of wine at a restaurant and absolutely hated it? How about having bought a bottle at the grocery store and ended up pouring the contents down a drain? There could be a very...

Wine glasses come in many shapes and sizes. Some wine glasses are more appropriate for red wine and some for white wine. So, how do you know which wine glass is proper for a particular wine?

Champagne or another sparkling wine is often the drink of choice at major celebrations like New Year’s, weddings, anniversaries, and homecomings. But few people are taught how to serve and drink...

I'm going to show you how to taste wine the correct way. Forget how you've been told, this is best method for selecting wines.

Wine glasses are available in a large array of sizes, shapes and heights. Riedel manufactures 20 designs for all different types of varietals. The large range of choices can seem daunting, but...

A balloon glass is a wine glass with a larger-than-average bowl. These larger glasses are made to hold anywhere from 4 to 6 oz. of wine, exposing a larger surface area of the wine to air while at...

Unless you are purchasing cheap, boxed wines, you'll be getting your wine in a standard-sized bottle that will be clear (for white wines) or some shade of green or occasionally brown (for most...