How To Taste Wine

Do you drink wine, or do you taste wine. Its important to know the proper etiquette when tasting wine to give your taste buds the ability to appreciate the fine flavor of the wine.

Your Wine Collection Is Who You Are

What is in your wine cabinet or wine cellar? What do you collect and how many bottles of wine do you collect? Wine collecting and drinking can be a form of art that many people take seriously as well they should. Think about how many hobbies exist in the world is wine drinking any different? Yes and no would probably be the most appropriate way to answer that. Wine collecting is a hobby but it also represents a life style and that life style is what you make it.

I Love French Wine and Food - An Alsace Pinot Noir

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France's eleven wine regions. This article explores the Alsace region of northeastern France and reviews a red Pinot Noir wine. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

Why Do You Drink Wine? The Benefits Of Drinking Wine To Relax

Why do you drink wine? Many people say it's because it is relaxing and soothing. Relaxation helps to reduce levels of stress, and that is a key step to good health. So here's a suggestion. When you get home from work, put aside 30 minutes or so and open a bottle of one of your favourite wines. There are not many better ways to unwind, to relax and to reduce stress than enjoying a glass of a decent wine.

I Love German Wine and Food - A Pfalz Riesling

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting a fine Riesling wine from the southwestern region of Pfalz, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

A History Of Absinthe And Its Tools

The extensive works and studies involving the mysterious drink absinthe does little to contain the rumors and bad press that surrounds the green fairy and the essence of thujone that it contained. For a item to be so controversial and steeped in mystery Absinthe sure has a strong famous presence in World History.

How To Make A Cheap And Easy Gourmet Wine Gift Basket

Buying a gourmet wine gift basket can be expensive. You can easily make a beautiful, custom, personalized, gourmet wine gift basket cheaply. You can use champagne too.

Absinthe Green Fairy

If there ever was a item steeped in controversy, it was the famous emerald drink Absinthe. During the great collective binge era in France (1880-1914), the drink became a symbol of inspiration and courage as pertaining to the artistic lifestyle.

Choosing A Wine Rack Design For You

A home's decor ultimately reflects the style of its occupants. Those who engage in hobbies and collecting that is near and dear to their heart will frequently display corresponding pieces in an attractive display in their home. In addition to infusing the home with the occupant's unique personality, such a display creates an instant conversation piece that will engage visitors and give them a feel for the home's overall style. For wine connoisseurs, the display of a variety of wines that they particularly enjoy can be both functional and decorative. To this end, a beautiful wine rack design can do the most to display your wine with visual impact.

Eating Crow Tastes Like Chicken

Wrong. Webster’s dictionary defines wrong as “the state of being mistaken or incorrect.” I can admit when I am wrong. I was wrong when I bet my younger sister that she could jump down an entire flight of stairs without breaking her ankle. I was wrong when I told my dad that there was no way the Denver Broncos were going to lose Super Bowl XXIV to the San Francisco 49ers. And, I was wrong when I wrote that wine was in a different league than beer.

Riesling: Is it OK to Like It?

Not so long ago Riesling was very unfashionable. This was because a lot of inferior wines became associated with it. Yet Riesling can claim to be one of the greatest and most delicious wines.

Is Wine Really Good for you?

Both the French and Americans eat huge amounts of saturated fat, smoke heavily, and exercise very little. Yet the French incidence of heart disease is one-third that of the Americans. Could wine be the cause?

Cooking with Wine: How Bad Can the Wine Be?

The most commonly heard advice is: Never cook with wine you wouldn't drink yourself. But using a wine for cooking can often be better than pouring it away

Wine In A Gift Basket

How to pick the right wine when sending a gift basket. Gift giving is one of the essentials of the holiday seasons. This act shows thoughtfulness, love and a warm heart from the giver.