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Serving Wine at Holiday Parties

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:52:37 CDT

Hosting a party can bring about a great deal of stress. You may find this true for any kind of party, but it seems to be particularly true for a party thrown around the holidays. For some reason, the holidays are a time when parties aspire to be a little grander; they need to have tastier food, more elegant alcohol, and those w...

Washing Wine Glasses: From a Chore to an Art Form

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:49:51 CDT

No one is particularly fond of washing dishes, with many people reserving it for times when the tower of dirty dishes in the kitchen sink begins to resemble the Tower of Pisa. But, for those who have a collection of wine glasses, particularly crystal wine glasses, washing dishes correctly becomes essential in preserving the glasses ability to fully...

The Wine of Israel and Wine in Biblical Times

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:49:20 CDT

Israel is a nation possessing a rich past. The turning pages of history find it at the center of the Bible, while present day finds it at the center of conflict. A country known for many things, wine is not necessarily one of them. Going into a liquor store and requesting the finest bottle of Israeli wine isnt something many p...

Wine Labels Decoded

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:48:45 CDT

Even for the avid wine drinker, deciding on a bottle of wine can be a daunting task with so many varieties of wine on the market today. Wine labels dont help either with the various terms in foreign languages and the small print. Sometimes reading a wine label makes you feel like you need a secret decoder ring, but rest assure...

Wine Classes: When School Gets Cool

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:48:14 CDT

When most people think of school, they are usually transported back to their elementary school days, a time of crayons, grumpy cafeteria ladies, and tennis shoes filled with playground gravel. Because they are taken back to a time of youth, people dont usually think that school and wine belong in the same sentence; the sch...

I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Sicily Region

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:47:48 CDT

If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider the Sicily region of southern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that youll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour.

Sicily is the football kicked by the Italian boot. It is an island in the Mediterranean Sea located off the southwest tip of It...

The Basics of Wine Tasting Accessories

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:47:19 CDT

If you love wine then you must also love wine tasting. Wineries attract wine lovers like magnets because they offer the option of tasting new wines and vintages and exposing their sense of smell and taste to another variation of their existing collection. Some wineries even offer free wine tasting opportunities while there are ...

Rioja Wines

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:46:47 CDT

The Rioja region in Northern Spain is situated in the Rio Ebro valley, it's northern border being bounded by the Sierra de Cantabrias mountain range and it's southern by the Sierra de la Demanda. The resulting geographical location creates conditions that have produced a perfect environment for vineyards.

The Denominaci...

Beginner's Winemaking

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:46:18 CDT

It's important to do some homework and learn exactly what's entailed before undertaking the hobby of winemaking. It is not something that can be simply plunged into and then learned along the way. Without the vital research required to have the necessary foreknowledge of each and every critical winemaking step and process, fail...

Why I Love Wine Holders And Wine Caddies!

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:45:55 CDT

Aside from the brief mention here and there with regards to the Wine Bug or Bugus Erectus, very little mention has been made as to how versatile a wine holder or wine caddy really can be! At the risk of sounding like an infomercial, I would like to point out why I love wine holders and wine caddies.

A wine holder is a g...

Christmas & Wine: Made For Each Other

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:44:13 CDT

When it comes to class and finesse, there is nothing better than wine. And this is the reason why wine is made for Christmas. And before some software geeks go off their heads, we are talking about the drink and not the software.

Wine has always been the drink for the imperial. Drinking wine is an indulgence, art, hobby...

Enjoy A Cold Glass of White Wine In the Sun Without The Red Cheeks!.. No More Wine Allergies

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:43:45 CDT

The Red face, The itchy Skin, The almost hangover like symptoms coming on while you are still drinking, headaches, sneezing, irritation! Sound like you... or someone you know? Unlike Santa Clause... a flushed faces at a dinner party, or picnic is not so appealing, when it comes to drinking wine, some people are allergic... but ...

Organic Wine: Reprieve for the Allergic

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:40:11 CDT

When I was a kid, I developed an allergy to peanut butter, something I loved to eat by the spoonful. While others ate it, mixing clumps with strawberry jam and putting it between two slices of bread, I stood by drooling; then, with a sense of defeat, I went to stick my head in my Easy Bake Oven. To me, there was nothing worse t...

Wine Tastings for Singles

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:38:28 CDT

Dating, for those of us who are tired of being single, can be a royal pain. From speed dating to online dating, from the taverns to the grocery stores, we have several outlets where we can meet potential matches. But, unfortunately, these matches often extinguish before they can light even the slightest spark, leaving those of ...

Foggy Wine Glasses Are Not The End Of The World!

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 05:38:03 CDT

Perhaps one of the most troubling problems which usually occurs that takes the enjoyment out of having a glass of wine is when even though your glasses are clean, look very foggy. We have all encountered it at one time or another and probably all can agree that there is something detracting about a foggy wine glass. Before you ...