Wine and Spirits Articles

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Matt Chang @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 4:04 PM

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. That being said, wine tasting is something that you can learn, and something that you can everyone can do. Wine tasting starts with simply looking at the wine. You should look at the wine by pouring it into a clear glass and holding it in front of a white background. This allows you to observe its f... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Matt Chang @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 3:57 PM

Wine of the month clubs are organizations that specialize in finding the best wine available in the world. One of the really nice things about wine of the month clubs is that you can get different wines sent to you, and the work is done to find the best wines and interesting wines that you may enjoy. There are many different kinds of wine clubs out there. You can find a club that focuses by country, or you can find clubs that focus on styles of wine. Some only offer White wines, some R... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Matt Chang @ Friday, 21st November 2008 @ 9:47 AM

Wine is the most used drink on occasions, lunches and dinner parties. It is one of the main ingredients in celebration and get togethers. However, once you open a bottle of wine and it remains half used, how do you preserve the wine, till you use it again, without it losing its flavor? If you are like me, you can't finish the bottle yourself, and my wife doesn't drink wine. For me, a way to enjoy wine is finding a way to make a full bottle last. Here are some tips on how to pr... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Gary Bombay @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 10:29 PM

Wine collectors are a particular bunch. As the years go by suddenly it's not uncommon to have several hundred or even more than a thousand wine bottles in your collection. It's also true that many of these wines, both red and white, are priced higher than an average bottle of wine. Because of that, you should be concerned about how to protect the wine in the bottle. One thing you may have heard around the tasting table concerns the importance of storing whites separately from... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Richard Ramey @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 5:03 PM

For wine lovers who are planning to visit San Francisco, you should consider driving a short distance to Napa Valley to visit one or more of their many vineyards. Today, many vineyards understand the worries about drinking and driving, so they have started offering special packages. Whether or not you have tasted wines or maybe you simply find a dislike for the beverage, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised at some of the many great wines that are found in California's Sonoma ... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Shawn Wilson @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 11:18 PM

There are quite a few mistakes made out there about wine. The first question is why are there people making this silly mistakes when it comes to tasting, smelling, storing and enjoying wine? First because of an elitist few wine has always had this pompous sort of arrogance to it. Even myself when I am trying to explain a wine sometimes people will jokingly say "Well it tastes like wine to me!" And you know what they're right, it is just fermented grapes at the end of the day.... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Chris Jensen @ Saturday, 15th November 2008 @ 2:04 PM

The majority of southern California wine is produced in two areas, the vineyards of Santa Barbara, 100 miles north of Los Angeles, and those close to San Diego, 100 miles south of the city. Both areas have been deeply involved in the growth of the California wine industry, an industry that now ships over 450 million gallons of wine a year to the US and other countries. Santa Barbara's Vineyards The costal mountains east-west positioning creates the valleys that open onto the P... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Matt Chang @ Saturday, 1st November 2008 @ 11:51 AM

When you have a great taste for wine and want to enjoy it with your family and friends, you have to go to a wine store to look for the best wine you can have. Finding a nearest wine store where you can get all kinds of brands is something you need to do. There are so many varieties of wine available at wine stores to choose from. Even so, there are great deals you can find, and you can also navigate it rather easily. Here are some things to consider when you are shopping for wine. Wine s... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Matt Chang @ Saturday, 1st November 2008 @ 5:41 AM

Wine drinking is fun, and can be such a great experience and one that constantly changes. One thing for the new wine hobbist is that sometimes things can get intimidating. Don't worry, allow wine drinking to be fun, and with a few key points, you can start on your journey for discovery and have a great time doing it. The red wine is called "red" because of the red grapes it is made from. The colors of red wine can be anywhere from red to purple to blue. The grape skins are ... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Carol Bell @ Thursday, 30th October 2008 @ 11:09 PM

What's a wine buff who cannot make their own wine? Wine making may be an art to many but for most of us it isn't that difficult to produce a half reasonable bottle from our own efforts. First understand what steps are involved in making wines at home, and then you will definitely be able to make it for yourself. You will need either grapes or their concentrate to begin making wine at home. It is excellent if you have some land to grow grapes on, because then the wine you get fro... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Musa Aykac @ Tuesday, 28th October 2008 @ 8:19 PM

A lot of people love attending wine tasting events, basically wine tasting is a type of social event whereas you get to meet people and indulge in discussions about the different makes of wines which are available. This type of alcohol tasting is not about getting drunk, it is essentially a skill which does take a long time to master. While wine tasting you usually have a speaker who talks you through each and every wine, once the wine is poured into your glass you should simply just look... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Roger Kelley @ Friday, 17th October 2008 @ 3:51 PM

All over the world beer is enjoyed, and not only commercial brands. Many people believe that home-brewed beer is the best. Although, home-made beer can be very unappealing if the proper ingredients to make beer aren't used in making the actual beer. It is very important to buy specific ingredients for the beer, and it is also very important to try not to substitute or compromise the recipe for the beer. This can result in bad-tasting beer or even a malfunction in the fermenting proce... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Dominic Donaldson @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 6:53 PM

The introduction of bottle coolers into drinking establishments reflects the increase in the consumption of alcopops and bottled beverages. Night clubs often only sell bottled beers, ciders and spirit mixers to avoid using glasses. This not only cuts costs by reducing monetary investment in glassware, it reduces the need to pay staff to collect and clean glasses. There is also a reduction in injuries caused by broken glass, as generally glass bottles are more robust than drinking glasses. T... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Kadence Buchanan @ Wednesday, 15th October 2008 @ 5:51 PM

Geography and topography have settled Marin County in a position where temperatures are lower than those in Sonoma and Napa Counties although they are mere minutes away. Furthermore, Marin County's terrain and weather patterns are must more similar to those of the southern French wine country of Burgundy than of those in its own State of California. For that reason, viticulture in Marin County and its production of wines can easily compete with the world class wines of Burgundy. Th... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Aydan Corkern @ Thursday, 9th October 2008 @ 7:39 PM

I'm really sure that most of us adults have tried liqueur before, right? Some of you like it and can handle the strong taste and the smell. However, a lot of people can't even stand the smell because it makes them sick. If you get some really potent liquor it can burn your throat. Your throat will feel on fire because it's burning that bad. It will knock you off your feet - it is that strong! You need to watch how much you drink because you can end up in the hospital with alcohol ... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008 @ 2:02 PM

I quite readily declare on many an occasion that I am somewhat of a wine buff. When I dine in restaurants, I scan the menu whilst talking knowledgeably about the grape and region of my potential choice. I happily quaff a glass of a chosen vino and wrinkle my nose saying that that particular wine is not to my taste and ask for another. I am also known to down a bottle of plonk with a fervour that the late Oliver Reed would be proud of. If you have had the pleasure of watching the film Sideways... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Pius Victor Ephenus @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 7:16 PM

Wine drinking is one of the best ways to enjoy oneself or to have a chat with friends. If you want to enjoy wine outside, there are outside wine bars that will surely suit you. However, as a customer you should know that there are some things to consider before going into a wine bar. Aside from enjoying a good bottle of wine, here are some other things that you should consider in a wine bar. Check the wine list This is the first thing that you should check. The best wine bar does n... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Pius Victor Ephenus @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 7:41 AM

Wine is the oldest and most popular beverage. In our modern world, where elegance and traditions are treasured, wine is associated when having a complete hearty meal. It cleanses the meticulous palate that considers taste and flavor as the basic fundamentals of a meal. Wines are produced in different parts of the world where contemporary and classic fermentation are being used to produce an extra - ordinary taste. Based on the recent market survey, Australia is one of the many countries t... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Bowe Packer @ Sunday, 5th October 2008 @ 3:32 PM

For parties having a selection of drinks ensures that the fun and laughter won't disappear into awkward silence. There are many types of drinks that can be used to make people relax and have fun. These can include fruit juices, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks. Of the alcoholic drinks there are some people who prefer having alcohol shots. Now at this point you are probably wondering what the difference is between these alcohol shots and the normal alcoholic beverages. The main diffe... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Josie Olson @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008 @ 12:24 AM

Like any recipe, the key to brewing good beer is quality ingredients. There are four main ingredients in any beer brew and hundreds of specialty variations of most of the main ingredients. The main items in every beer are: 1. Yeast. Yeast comes in two forms, liquid and dry. Dry yeast, also known as active yeast, must be kept dry. Any moisture will affect the brewing and fermentation process. Dry yeast is a living organism that multiplies, eats sugar, and produces alc... more...