White Wine

White wine is a very popular variation of wine that is made using peeled grapes. It is primarily manufactured in Italy, and many different brands are named after regions where they are manufactured. The most popular white wine is champagne. more »

Of those looking to appreciate wine, many people like to start with sweeter flavors that are more like a dessert and less like drinking alcohol. Sweet wines are created by adding sugar during fermentation or by a process called noble rot, which involves letting grapes decay on the vines to concentrate the sugar. Though there are sweet... more »

Sangria originated in Spain and eventually spread to become one of the most popular drinks in the world, especially at parties because of its fruity taste and the fact that people love to experiment with ingredients. Typically it is made of wine, brandy and chunks of fruit, though there is no one type of fruit, wine or brandy that... more »

Cooking fish in wine imparts complex flavors that can complement herbs and other ingredients used in the preparation of the meal. Alcohol and sulfites evaporate when cooking with wine, so you need not worry about getting drunk. Only the flavor of the wine remains. Choose a wine for cooking that you would enjoy drinking. If using wine... more »

Wassail is an old European warmed punch that was often served during the holidays. If you have a crockpot, you can make a wonderful wassail that will fill your home with holiday scents and warm your guests. more »