Wine and Spirits Articles

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Bowe Packer @ Friday, 26th September 2008 @ 8:51 AM

Beer is a favorite beverage of many people. While there are many people who have a decided preference for other more sophisticated alcoholic drinks, beer can be considered as a fun beverage. As beer can be drunk in many different styles and ways there is no correct method. The only important factor is that you drink with gusto. One new innovation that may be of some help in this department is that of beer bongs. For those of you who have never heard of beer bongs restrain yourselves. Beer... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Brue Baker @ Wednesday, 24th September 2008 @ 10:00 PM

There is one drink that has been made and enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries. Its wine. The different areas of the globe allow different types of grapes to be grown, which lets wineries create other blends of white and red wines that are exclusive to certain geographic areas. These wines are certainly worth a try as they are a little more unique in flavor than your standard white or red table wine. One of the most popular varieties is Port Wine, which is grown in ... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Kadence Buchanan @ Wednesday, 24th September 2008 @ 9:42 AM

Napa Valley is probably one of the most well-known American Viticultural Areas in the world, and receives over five million visitors each year. Many of the wineries in Napa County have long rivaled those in Italy and France and have won prestigious acclaim, awards, and competitions including the "Judgment of Paris" and the "Grand European Jury Wine Tasting." Of course, you won't find this caliber of Napa or Sonoma wines on the local grocery store shelves, just the mass prod... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Lil Lepore @ Tuesday, 23rd September 2008 @ 11:55 AM

There are certain mysteries in life that seem to defy anything more than a basic understanding. An array of subjects exists that can intimidate even the most capable, such as money and accounting, cars and driving, death and taxes, wine and drinking. While we won't attempt to unveil the mysteries of money, cars and taxes, we will delve into what we know best-wine and demystifying the elusive wine store. While some stores may arrange products in unique ways, the basic anatomy ... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Al Haneson @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Did you know that you can make your own beer at home? If you are a regular beer drinker like me, then you had to have thought about it. Many more beer lovers are taking a shot at home brewing than ever before. Think of yourself as a chef; a beer chef! Home brewing beer can be a family project or just a new hobby for yourself. It really is not as hard as you would imagine. Lots of folks would just rather go to the store and buy their beer, but what fun is that? However, it is not about the... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By john mce @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 12:08 PM

Wine has a history of thousands of years and is now enjoyed worldwide. Most people store wine in racks in their kitchen, however if you have an expensive bottle of fine wine more care should be taken. Like food, wine is perishable and understanding how to store wine correctly is vital for it to age well. The first important factor to know is that wine does have enemies. They are heat, light, oxygen, low humidity and also vibration. Before Opening All wines should be stored away from U... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Carol Bell @ Tuesday, 16th September 2008 @ 7:57 PM

You cannot avoid making your own wine at home if you are a real wine buff. Wine making is easy and can be done at home without too much trouble. Start off your adventure by learning the steps necessary to make your wine. Grape concentrate or grapes is the main ingredient you need to make domestic wine. It is excellent if you have some land to grow grapes on, because then the wine you get from these grapes will be really truly yours. If you have to use grape concentrate, make sure you are ... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Charles Cox @ Tuesday, 16th September 2008 @ 2:13 AM

Unlike fruit gift baskets, wine and cheese gift baskets are not the sort of gift you can give in spite of the occasion. There are certain occasions when they would not be appropriate to give. For example, you would not give one at a kids birthday party or to someone you do not know very well. Because what if the recipient is a recovering alcoholic? If this were the case, then one of these gift baskets could not be more inappropriate. On the other hand, wine and cheese gift baskets are ver... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Roger Munns @ Tuesday, 16th September 2008 @ 12:08 AM

Drinking wine has often been considered a hobby out of reach of most regular people. It was assumed that one must have a certain level of education or air of sophistication to enjoy a great wine. Thanks to movies and other media representation, wine is enjoying an unprecedented comeback among the rest of us. Choosing and tasting wines can seem intimidating at first, especially if you have never tasted a truly delicious wine. Many people are under the impression that fine wine comes onl... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Tim Ebl @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 8:16 PM

It can be really hard to find the right gift for certain people. You know the situation I am talking about. Your intended recipient might be able to get anything they want for themselves, or they might have most items you can think of. Well, does this person like a good beer now and then? If so, a beer gift basket might be just the right thing. Are beer gift baskets appropriate for many kinds of special events and occasions? Of course they are! Your buddy's birthday will be really sp... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Corbin Newlyn @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 12:43 AM

Throughout history wine has been very popular. In many different places throughout the world there have been many types of wines created over the years. Some of the most well liked wines are the white wine, red wine, the table wine, as well as the sparkling wine and the cooking wine. Within these various wine groups there are also are sub types to them. Nevertheless, because these different elements are so numerous and varied to mention and may simply confuse the beginner; we will go int... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Kristi Ambrose @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 8:59 PM

Hey, I have no problem admitting that I'm a Chef that doesn't enjoy wine. I do however, love beer. German beer, American Beer, Irish beer, it's all good! One of the coolest things I have always wondered about though is how can you make your own beer at home? Is it easy or hard? What do you need to get started? Is it expensive? Well recently I found some really cool inexpensive beer kits online, and I wanted to share them with you. I'll be listing the top 3 beer kits I have fo... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Brue Baker @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 7:52 PM

We have all heard that red wine is part of a healthy life, but it is important to understand the specifics of the benefits of red wine, so you can make the best of them. For instance, not many people are aware that it is only red wine that offers many benefits, because it contains certain flavonoids which white wine does not. What Are Flavonoids? Flavonoids are natural chemicals found in plants, fruits and vegetables. In terms of wine the flavonoids are found in the skin of the gra... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Bercle George @ Tuesday, 9th September 2008 @ 2:49 PM

When I went to napa valley wine tasting tours, I discovered lots of things about wine. I learned about napa wine tasting techniques; wine affiliate marketing; and wine connoisseur. I even learned about whiskey and its history. According them, whiskey means 'water of life'. Whiskey originated from Scotland during the early 14th century, and is very popular around the world today. Even today, whiskey tastes much like it did when it first produced. Manufacturers of whiskey are s... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Jon Kelly @ Friday, 5th September 2008 @ 4:25 AM

A glass of fine red wine provides the classic accompaniment to a dinner at an upscale restaurant or a cozy supper at home with family and friends. But now, emerging research suggests that red wine might have health benefits to make it doubly welcome at the table. However, the detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption are well known, and many people might avoid red wine because of concerns that the health risks associated with alcohol might outweigh red wine's positive effe... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Corbin Newlyn @ Thursday, 4th September 2008 @ 1:00 AM

Wine is similar to any other type of trade that exists in the market. The final wine price is influenced by various factors such as the cost of production, how rare the product is as well as it's status and worth. Makers of wine have the option of whether to create their specific wines for low cost consumer consumption or at a more expensive cost. The cost of wine is dictated through several factors: - A producer of wine might elect to make their wine utilizing lower yields or... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Corbin Newlyn @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 9:43 AM

When you reach a point to start having dinner parties for your friends and family, then it becomes important for you to begin serving wine. Beer and wine coolers are ideal for football parties as well as backyard barbecues. However, when the meal is penne pasta as well as clam sauce then your best beer likely is not going to be a big hit. Regardless of whether you are planning to serve wine just one time in your life, or to begin collecting and serving wine frequently, there are some win... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Ki Gray @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 7:31 AM

Considered by many to be one of the premier nightlife spots in the country, Austin, Texas boasts a high-energy bar scene and entertainment district, and the moniker, "The Live Music Capital of the World." In addition to the literally hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants that make up Austin's downtown, a newer type of establishment is quickly growing in popularity among locals and tourists alike: the wine bar. The twenty-something University of Texas at Austin crowd can keep 6th S... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Shane Dayton @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 11:28 PM

If you enjoy your mixed drinks but are on a diet, finding a tasty low calorie alcoholic drink can be difficult. Many of the most popular mixed drink recipes are high calorie recipes, and it doesn't take many to bust a diet wide open. Many mixed cocktails are high in both calories and sugar, making them a poor choice for anybody who is watching the waistline. Losing that weight might be important, but plenty of people want to have the diet and still enjoy a couple of great drinks to... more...

Food and Drink » Wine and Spirits | By Josie Olson @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 9:59 PM

Brewing beer is equal parts science and art. Buy beer and you get a lot of science. Brew your own beer and you get the perfect taste...fresh and tweaked to perfection. In addition to drinking the best tasting beer around, you will wow your friends with your new skills. You can start out with items you have in the kitchen right now. There is no need to buy specialty equipment to give home brewing a try. Soon you will be impressing your friends with your own secret recipes and then you... more...