How To Select A Fine Wine

Fine wines are what romance is made of. They’ve been sung about, written about, waxed eloquent about. Although the choice of a particular type, year and quality of wine changes from person to person, there are some guidelines that help reach an agreement, in conformity with the price...

A Guide to Wine

Certainly a cornerstone of fine dining, wine can enhance the flavor of food and the experience of a meal. Better yet, the low cost (not to mention the health benefits) of many fine bottles means that anyone can try wine with their menu. This guide to wine shares some tips for the beginner's enjoyment of wine. Whether it's Pinot Noir, Syrah, or Merlot, this guide will explain the difference and help you get started.

Taste the Fruits of the Vines of Northern Virginia Wineries

Virginia is known as much for its many products and resources as it is for it rich Colonial heritage and history. As early as the 1600s the commonwealth has been a center of production for many goods and luxuries. Historians tell of our forefathers growing tobacco along the cobbled streets of Jamestown, and for nearly a century Suffolk has been regarded one of the peanut capitals of the world. Cotton, ham, and seafood are also popular exports, as is wine. Few people outside the bacchanalian world realize that Virginia is popular wine country, ranking tenth among US states in grape production!

What to Drink at Thanksgiving or Christmas

Learn what wines to serve with different courses and meats. This is not the normal snobbish thing normally written but a practical guide for everyone.

Wine Gift Baskets - The Perfect Gift if Done Right

As a housewarming gift, or holiday offering, wine gift baskets make a great gift. There’s so much more to wine consumption than a bottle of wine resting in a basket of raffia, however.

Eggnog, Wassail, Hot Wine -- Oh My!

The genial host grandly sets down a huge bowl of Christmas cheer on the table near the fire. What is this? If it is eggnog, then we are celebrating the holiday party-filled days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. When thinking about eggnog on a cold winter night, we should always remember the joys of wassail and hot mulled wine, as well as their companion, hot hard cider. Reaching back in history to about 1775, eggnog enjoyed popularity on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, from England to America.

Washing Wine Glasses: From a Chore to an Art Form

No one likes doing the dishes. But, for the seasoned wine drinker, keeping wine glasses clean is an elemental part in keeping the elegance of wine from getting soiled.

Wine Tasting

Wine tasting is a technique that takes some practice and skill to master. Obviously, wine tasting is the most important activity that goes along with writing a wine review and scoring a wine.

The Wine of Israel and Wine in Biblical Times

Israel is not a country known specifically for wine. However, over the past few decades the citizens of Israel have been hard at work, hoping to make their wine the taste of a nation.

2003 Scarecrow Cabernet the Next Blockbuster From California - 99 pts

Since the initial surge of hot collector wines from California in the early 90's the cult wine marketplace has been quiet. Just in time for autumn comes the blockbuster 2003 Scarecrow Cabernet made from the historic J J Cohn Estate. This near perfect wine reminds me of Dalla Valle Maya with an extra special twist. Collectors should get on their mailing list before its too late.

The Morning After - How to Cure a Hangover

Ok, the festive season is almost upon us, and you've got to survive your end of year work function, the first of many parties ahead of you. You maybe saying to yourself that you're going to be sensible during this time and drink in moderation but just in case you do slip up and find yourself with the hangover from hell here are a few tips to get you back on your feet.

How to Comply with the New Wine to Go Laws

There has been much talk and even more confusion recently about the wine-to-go-laws enacted across the nation. These laws have also been referred to as: cork 'n carry laws, merlot to go laws, wine doggie bag bills, pinot to go laws, and re-corking policies, just to name a few. No wonder ever one is confused! What exactly do restaurant owners who sell wine know about the law and what are they doing to comply?

How to Make Wine at Home

Today, wine-making is considered something of an art form. People pay ridiculous amounts of money for what they consider to be fine wines. But years and years ago, all wines were made within the home. When you know how to make wine, you can not only save yourself some money, but also take pride in learning this lost art.

How to Buy Wine Online

How to buy wine online is an inquiry posted by many all across the web’s search engines. To learn how to buy wine online, one must first take a look at all of the many varieties of sources available to those who shop online and want to venture into the online wine market.