Cabinet Solutions for Preserving Wine

Specialized storage cabinets offer a unique method for preserving those special vintages. Simply put, you no longer have to buy big, bulk independent storage units.

Shiraz / Syrah - Whats the Difference?

There are a few varieties of wine that taste almost identical, yet have different names.

What Goes Into Making A Red Wine?

Red wine is definitely distinctively different than white wine. The universe of red wine is full of characters.

Removing Red Wine Stains Is Not A Cause For Panic

Imagine that you are hosting a party for some of your best friends. The atmosphere is bubbling with the excitement of everyone chatting and mingling with each other, when all of a sudden you hear a crashing sound and see the sight that every host prays will never happen; a glass of red wine has taken a swan dive and landed not on your tile floor where it is easy to clean up but on to your very embarrassed guest and all over your furniture. It would appear that Murphy's Law has struck again, but don't panic, it is possible to get red wine stains out!

The Connection Between the Price of Wine and Taste

So, the message is that there is absolutely no connection between the drinkability of wine and price. You will find many, many excellent wines from non label wine makers. Take a little time to discover those you like and save yourself a load of money.

How To Brew Wine At Home

Ever wonder how to brew wine at home? What do I need? How much will it cost? Is it legal? Well keep reading, I am about to tell you all you need to know to get started on making your wine from home.

Homebrewed Wine

When I was in college one of my old roommates used to like to brew his own beer. I always enjoyed watching him concoct his creations in our tiny apartment kitchen in Tallahassee and then watch over the coming weeks the water and sludge mixture turn into something more; to turn into a delicious tasting beer. I myself enjoy the occasional bottle but never enough to make my own.

California Wine Vineyard Art

If you're a real and true-blooded wine lover, you'll love everything about wine - from wine tasting and wine bottles to wine glasses and wine art. Art lovers may get collectible items such as California wine vineyard art.

Niagara ... Famous for Its Wine?

Niagara Falls draws in thousands to see the awesome wonder. However, a little known fact is that Niagara Falls region is also home to some of the world's best wines.

Do You Know Where Champagne Gets Its Name?

Champagne is not only the name of a sparkling wine, but the name of the place that it comes from. The area that it comes from is cooler and has a shorter growing season than that of the typical area where vineyards are found.

The Semillon Grape, The Unsung Hero of Wine

Semillon is one of the world’s leading varieties of grapes, even though it seems to always be a second tiered grape because its is usually blended with other varieties, rather than marketed on it’s own. It's extremely difficult to come up with a list of defining tastes and aromas that are characteristic of this grape, nonetheless, Semillon is still worth a second look and hopefully this extract will shed some light on this unappreciated fruit

Types of Tequila

If your bottle of Tequila is not clearly marked as 100% blue agave, the tequila is mixto and may have been distilled from as little as 60% agave juice with other sugars. Tequila prepared from only agave sugars are made in Mexico, and are marked Hecho en Mexico (made in Mexico).

Visiting the Mount Gay Rum Factory in Barbados

A visit to Barbados isn't complete until you have visited the Mount Gay Rum Visitors Centre. It is here where you will discover the secrets behind Barbados' finest and most celebrated golden spirit - the 300 year old Mount Gay Rum.

Father of the California Wine Industry

Agoston Haraszthy served as a member of the Royal Hungarian Guards but fled Europe for fear of being branded a revolutionist.