Wine Articles

How To Understand Labels On Wine Bottles - There is already a stigma attached to wine of being a high class beverage and above the ordinary citizen without the added feeling of ignorance when trying to understand and comprehend what the terminology on the labels means.

Global Warming Attacking Wine Vineyards - This article discusses the influence Global Warming may have on the wine industry, per a recent study on climatic changes.

California Wine Country - California is home to big, established and very famous wineries and small, new and lesser known vineyards alike. Some of the more popular chateaus in the whole of California and the world are the Robert Mondavi winery, Domaine Chandon, Niebaum-Coppola Estate winery, Beaulieu Vineyards and Beringer Vineyards. These are the historic wineries that have brought international attention to California as a wine country.

Italian Red Wines - Commonly known as Italian reds, Italian red wines are world famous. As compared to red wines produced in other parts of the world, they stand apart due to their tarter taste, higher acidity, and aroma.

Not So Essential Wine Accessories - As a follow up to my last article, "Essential Wine Accessories" I thought it would be interesting to touch on a few accessories that may not be quite so essential but are fun or handy to have regardless.

California Wine Clubs - For a wine aficionado, becoming a member of a California wine club is a must. Being a member of a wine club entitles a wine connoisseur privileges not available to anyone. A membership entities access to a vast selection of personally selected wines, choices apt to your specific taste, monthly newsletters and updates, recipes, savings and discounts, a wine consulting hotline and wine deliveries.

Italian Wine Regions - Italy has 20 wine regions. Each region produces a unique style of wine. Many of these varieties are so climate-specific that they cannot be transplanted to another region. That is why wines produced from each of these regions have their own distinctive aromas.

Italian Wine - Italian wines are usually ranked among the best wines in the world. The demand for Italian wines is so high that this small country produces around 8 billion bottles of wine each year. But the growing number has not resulted in deterioration in quality, as most Italian wine producers are known for their strict quality control.

Champagne - 15 Great Quotes - Musings on the greatest drink in the world from the great and the good.

An Introduction to Wine Classifications - Wine. Wine is probably the most widespread and historically significant beverage other than water, and has been for thousands of years. Wine is the drink of kings, just as it is the beverage of choice for the wino on third street. Wine has played a major role in the rise and fall of countless individuals, nations and even civilizations.