Wine Facts

During my travels, I  have dined in many small restaurants and cafes where a lunchtime set menu often includes a carafe of house wine. This made me wonder how many…

If you like wine, then this question has undoubtedly occurred to you. What types of wines need to be decanted, and which do not? Generally, younger red wines and some…

Drinking a glass of mineral or spring water with your wine is perfectly acceptable and normal; however, mixing water with wine is not common. A great bottle of wine took…

Wine or liquor is a staple choice many travelers turn to when needing a gift for somebody unique back home or at the office. What if there is more than…

Exploring the Science and Aesthetics of Glassware Selection. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has been a source of fascination for humanity throughout the ages. The…

Over the years I have attended numerous wine tastings, mostly informal tastings hosted by wine estates and a handful of formal blind tastings as well. Each wine presented at a…

Every time I open a bottle of refreshing Vinho Verde on a warm summer day I hear the satisfying hiss of gas escaping the bottle. Remembering that made me wonder…

Every time I walk around a wine shop, I am always amazed by the variety of different shapes and sizes of wine bottles. My wine rack at home works best…

If we look at wine as fermented grape juice, it seems illogical that prices can range from as little as $2 up to $1000 or more. What differences make some…

I spent summer vacations on the family wine farm when I was young. I remember a day when my older cousin and I walked in the vineyards, picking and eating…