The 1976 Paris Wine Tasting

On May 24th, 1976 the Napa Valley emerged as one of the world’s premier wine producing regions. L’academie du Vin founder Steven Spurrier assembled a select group of French tasters to conduct a blind taste test including 4 choice reds from Bordeaux and 6 Napa Valley Cabs.

Oakville Wine Country

To the wine connoisseur, Oakville is synonymous with the magnificence and the majesty of California Cabernet Sauvignon. But for those of us who do not spend our waking hours tasting wine and researching viticulture philosophies, Oakville is just another region in the Napa Valley. To the untrained eye, Oakville is a sleepy town on Highway 29, but it has become California’s epicenter for Cabernet production.

Rioja - Spain's Great Wine

Probably Spain's most famous wine, the reds from the Rioja region are some of the best in the world. With perfect conditions for viticulture we can see why they produce such consistent quality

The Major Flavor Components in Wine

A beginners introduction to the basic flavors in wine and a summary of their impacts on the overall taste.

Sherry is a Very English Drink

Sherry - the history, how and where its made, and interesting facts and figures.

How to Store Wine

The main issue when it comes to storing wine is that it needs to be maintained at a cool temperature of between...

Merlot: A Quick Guide

Merlot has become more and more popular. Similar to Cabernets Sauvignon, Merlot has become more and more appreciated on it's own.

France Car Hire

So you want to do some wine tasting in France but don’t know where to start. Well you should start at an airport in France, pick up a hire car, and drive your way through the wine tasting fantasy of your dreams.

Overcoming Red Wine Spills

Red wine spills can be a disaster whether they occur in your home or onboard your $43 million executive jet as members of our corporate flight attendant web community are quick to point out. Taking care of a spill is another thing, but we have discovered two “tried and true” solutions to the problem.

What is Corked Wine?

What is a corked wine? Is it good or bad? Can it be prevented? What are growers doing to deal with corked wine?

Burgundy Wine

Burgundy red wines are produced in an area of France stretching from Dijon south to Beaujolais.

DWI and Blood Alcohol Concentration: What does it mean?

How do they calculate your blood alcohol level? What factors make me more apt to get a dwi? Its not just your weight and how much you drink. . .read on. . .

Beer and The Commodities Market

Beer and Commodities Markets Most branded products and agricultural products are not commodities. However we will see the future as Cargill, Petroseed, Genetseed will have patented superior seeds which grow into corn, mustard seed, wheat, and other agricultural products which will have a brand name.

The Ten Most Important Wine Label Terms

In an effort to make the process less of a mess and more fun for those unmoved with the prospect of memorizing a pocket dictionary worth of French, Italian, Spanish and German wine terms, here is a list of the top ten things to look for on a wine label. The first five are things you want to look for, and the last five are items that should raise a flag of caution or don't mean what you think they should.