Wine Articles

How To Taste Wine Like A Professional - To many people the sight of a man or woman in a restaurant or bar sniffing and swirling a glass of wine before ultimately tasting it and relaying their satisfaction to the server can seem rather pretentious. However, this is actually the best way to get the most from your bottle of wine; to see, smell and taste every aspect. Whether it is an expensive box of wine or a prize winning bottle of Merlot, to truly appreciate a bottle of wine it is important to learn how to correctly taste wine.

What Wine Goes With My Chicken Salad Sandwich? - We've all heard that there are rules to selecting the right wine. Those rules are based on the type of meat or fish main course, cost, the snootiness factor and other less savory snobbery. Heck, I'm no snob when selecting just that right wine to go with my meal. I have 1 rule that fits no matter what's on the menu. But before I give you Franks rule of wine selection, let's review a few of the more recognized rules.

Make Your Wine Tasting Party Fun - Make It Blind! - Guide to hosting a memorable wine tasting event. Choose one of our fun party themes and learn our party tips.

Hanging Wine Racks — Ah! The Possibilities! - Hanging wine racks are specially designed racks that can be suspended from the ceiling, under cabinets, on walls (although there are special wall wine racks that are constructed differently), or on another piece of high-situated furniture. Aside from the intended purpose, these hanging wine racks have multiple functions; they provide revolving decor, space facilitation, and stylish design.

Metal Wine Rack — Beauty and Function Unite - Metal wine racks are designed and structured for the display and storage of unopened wine bottles, and come in a variety of style and functions. These racks can sit on the floor, hang from the ceiling, revolve or remain stationary, sit on the table-top as centerpieces, or be situated on the wall as shelving or cabinet storage. Metal wine racks serve as ornamental features as well as convenient beverage holders.

Buying French Wine - The French wine industry, as well as the rest of Europe is in a bit of a spin. Over production, together with a drop in consumption, has lead to millions of litres of French wine and others, being turned into alcohol or vinegar and vines being grubbed up.

Amador County Wine Country - Are you tired of fighting the crowds in Napa Valley? Amador County has world-class wines in the scenic Sierra Foothills. Plan a visit to the Amador County Wine Country and enjoy friendly tasting rooms, free tasting, and wonderful wines.

Can I Return this Bottle of Wine? - Wine experts say 1 in 10 bottles is defected. Be able to recognize defected wines from its color and smell. Know when to return them!

What to Look for in a Wine Rack - Wine racks can be utilitarian or decorative, but they are designed to hold bottles of wine to free up space; some are for storage, while others are for displaying wine.

Essential Wine Accessories - You have decided to join the ranks of millions and become a wine enthusiast. You might be wondering to yourself what this entails exactly, and what sorts of gadgets and gizmos are you going to need to properly enjoy your wine. To be honest, there are few accessories that a person absolutely needs to enjoy their wine.