How To Mix A Martini Like James Bond

James Bond is well known for his fondness for vodka martinis, shaken, not stirred. But in Casino Royale, the most recent 007 film, he orders something different, a fact that has proved unpopular with a small number of Bond fans.

How To Serve Wine

After you have prepared your wine to the proper temperature, it is ready to be opened. Begin by removing the metal foil that surrounds the cork. This can be accomplished with either a specialized foil cutter or a sharp knife.

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?

Build Your Own Wine Rack With A Wine Rack Kit

When it comes to household decorating, a new crop of do-it-yourselfers has emerged, eager to spackle, paint, measure, hammer, and hang. To keep pace, manufacturers of household products work diligently to provide the weekend warrior a bevy of projects. For wine enthusiasts who like to display their wine as well as drink it, a wine rack kit offers the perfect opportunity to build your own dynamic showcase.

I Love French Wine And Food - A Red Beaujolais

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 Beaujolais region of southeastern France and reviews a red Beaujolais wine. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

Choosing Food For Wine Parties

Oh, the choices! Just like everything else about wine, the possibilities are endless. So, what does one do when choosing food for a wine party, or alternately, choosing wine for a food party?

Wine Making Equipment Knowing What To Buy

Winemaking equipment is not complicated equipment. You may have some of what is required to make wine already in your cupboards. With the beer and wine making supply stores that have opened in recent years, getting the right wine making equipment

How To Decant a Bottle of Wine

Decanting wine is a simple process to help improve the quality of the wine you drink. It is also a step you should never skip. Why should you decant a bottle of wine? To fully enjoy and experience a bottle of wine you should decant and here I’ll show you how.

Thomas Jefferson's Love Affair With Wine

Although born on the Virginia frontier, Thomas Jefferson became the most knowledgeable wine connoisseur of his age. His tastes in wine covered the world: France, Italy, Germany, Madeira, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Hungary and, of course, America.

Wine Improves with Age: Fact or Fiction?

There has always been a belief that old wine is better than new wine. But the fact is that only a very small proportion of wines benefit from being aged. How do you choose the right ones?

Defining a Great Wine for You

More than a few books have been written on the art of making the one great wine. Even more have been written and sold on recognizing it when you are tasting wines.

I Love Italian Wine and Food-Amarone and Friends

I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy's twenty regions. This article records the results of tasting a fine Veneto red wine, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Wine

When a rare opportunity opens up to you, grab it-even if it means remembering it was never the best of ideas to begin with.

WineMaking-A Hobby That Can Become More!

Wine making can be one of the most enthralling and interesting hobbies you can take up.Your equipment need not be expensive Label making kits for your home wine making can give your wine presentation flair.