Wine Articles

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket - During the holiday season, most of us are in a frantic search for presents for loved ones and friends. Next time, instead of the usual hassle of selecting a gift which will suit him or her, try sendi...

Australian Wines - Australia’s wine industry has boomed in the past ten years. Employers have had to triple their staff numbers to cope with the demand for Aussie wine. Considering the lower average national population...

Australia Is More Than Jacobs Creek - The Jacobs Creek Brand of wines have taken the world by storm. And so they should. They are excellent Australian wines which are consistently good. They have clearly won the battle for everyday wines...

Rare Varietals Cure Wine Boredom - The future of the Australian wine industry will be shaped by a group of innovative grapegrowers and winemakers who are busily experimenting with new varieties in new regions. The phenomenal success o...

An Introduction to Wine - What is wine? Wine has been made for centuries from just a two simple ingredients: yeast and grape juice. Actually, just about any fruit juice can be used, but by far the majority of all wine is made...

Pairing Food and Wine is a Matter of Taste - Red wine with Red meat and white wine with white meat - right? Well, maybe. Here are some general guidlines on pairing wine with food.

Red Wine Compound May Extend Life - Good news! A recent study suggested that resveratrol, a red wine compound, may extend our life. The study was conducted on fries and worms to see if resveratrol can extend life in these creatures. P...

Wine and Your Health - Coronary artery disease is caused by a build up of cholesterol in the arteries that supply the blood to the heart. If the arteries get partially blocked the heart cannot get enough oxygen and the result is pain. Does red wine protect against heart disease?

How to Order Wine in a Restaurant - Today, most restaurants have a wine list, but expect a myriad of shapes and sizes. Some establishments might simply offer just a house red or white, while others have a daily blackboard to outline their rotating selection.

Tasting Wine - Tips and techniques on wine tasting