How To Make Sangria With Red Wine
Photo Credit: Divya Thakur on FlickrRemember your freshman year in college when you'd crash the fraternity parties and there'd always be one of those large plastic garbage cans full of red wine with chunks of fruit floating in it? That little sting of brandy lurking just behind the fruitiness of every cupful? Remember you and your buds trying to drink your way to the bottom of those garbage cans, party after party, weekend after weekend, with the same results every time: several of you getting violently ill and finding chunks of chewed fruit stuck to your socks the following day? … [Read More...]
Red Wine For Beginners
Picture by: Ian Britton - FreeFoto.comIf you've ever wondered about the fascination people have with red wine, it's kind of like someone's fascination with cigars or food. It's a luxury item that quickly develops into a love of and an appreciation for. Even better is that red wine has been attributed to certain health benefits like lowering cholesterol and providing antioxidants which fight disease. Of course this goes only for drinking in moderation. But if you want to experience something truly exceptional, I suggest you begin your venture with a good red wine for beginners like Merlot. … [Read More...]
What Are New World Wines?
photo credit: unknownWhen someone says a wine is New World or mentions New World wines, they are talking about wines that come from non-traditional wine regions of Europe and the Mediterranean basin. The traditional areas are Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania and Spain with Italy and France at the forefront of the world's wine production.These traditional regions are called Old World and are known as such mostly because of how the wines of the area are produced according to their geography and the environment. This is known as terroir. Old World wine makers follow a long … [Read More...]
Alcohol In Wine
Photo Credit: Tony Cenicola/The New York TimesWhen in conversation about wine, often "body" is mentioned. If you go to a wine tasting, noting the body of a wine is common practice. But what is meant by body when referring to a wine? Well, simply put, it's how a wine feels in your mouth. When you take a sip of wine and roll it around on your tongue to open up the aromas and get the flavor profile, how that wine feels in your mouth determines the body of the wine. … [Read More...]
China Wine Industry Competes For World Recognition, Starting With Dynasty Merlot
Photo Credit: Kin Cheung/APSince China was recognized as the 8th largest wine market globally, it has sped forward to compete internationally with the other top markets. Dynasty Fine Wine Group Ltd leads the way with more than 30 years under their belt in wine making and distribution. And their efforts haven't gone unnoticed. One of the world's most renowned winemakers, France's Michel Rolland, has deemed the Dynasty Merlot one of the most recommended red wines from China to date. … [Read More...]
Wine Pairing
Tips On Hosting A Wine And Cheese Party
Photo Credit: Wine & Cheese Party Etiquette / ThinkstockHosting a wine and cheese party is a fantastic way to encourage a gathering between friends and family who have a love for an enjoyable wine … [Read More...]
Grenache Wine Pairing Is As Versatile As It Gets
photo credit: unknownThe thing that makes Grenache a great wine is its blending abilities. In France, you can find some superb Rhone wines that use Grenache as the base blend, as with Gigondas, Cotes … [Read More...]
Wine And Health
The Health Benefits Of Wine Drinking
It is certainly no secret that recent medical science research demonstrates that wine consumption in moderation provides benefits related to a healthier heart and lower cancer risks. That being said, … [Read More...]
How Many Calories In A White Wine Spritzer?
photo credit: unknownWhen it comes to light tasting, refreshing alcoholic beverages none does the job better of quenching your thirst than a white wine spritzer. It’s a simple drink to make and was … [Read More...]
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