Wine Articles

An Idiot's Guide To Wine Tasting - A tongue-in-cheek look at wine tasting for those who know very little about wine, except that when drunk in copious amounts it can make you do strange things. Learn how to hold the glass, study the colour and clarity of the wine and why you shouldn't just 'knock it back'.

The Ten Most Important Wine Label Terms - In an effort to make the process less of a mess and more fun for those unmoved with the prospect of memorizing a pocket dictionary worth of French, Italian, Spanish and German wine terms, here is a list of the top ten things to look for on a wine label. The first five are things you want to look for, and the last five are items that should raise a flag of caution or don't mean what you think they should.

Champagne - Champagne is without question the finest sparkling wine made in the world.

Chardonnay Wine - Chardonnay is the world's most popular white wine grape.

White Zinfandel Wine - White Zinfandel wine is a blush wine made in California from early-picked Zinfandel grapes.

Sauvignon Blanc Wine - Sauvignon Blanc wine is crisp, high in acidity and light- to medium-bodied, and Sauvignon Blanc wine is recognizable for its grassy, herbaceous flavor and aroma.

Riesling Wine - The most famous cool climates for Riesling wine are in Germany, Austria, and the Alsace region of France.

Merlot Wine - Merlot wine is a rich, soft wine with the flavor of blackberries, beloved because it is seldom harsh and not as acidic as a Cabernet Sauvignon with which it is often blended.

Gewurztraminer Wine - Gewurztraminer is an excellent and unique grape variety that is capable of producing some of the world's greatest and most memorable Gewurztraminer wine.

Chablis Wine - Chablis is thought to have originated in northern Spain and grows well in a 'Mediterranean' climate.