A Wine Journey from Florence to Sienna
Posted on August 11, 2010 - Filed Under Chianti, Italian Wine, Wine Articles, Wine Trips | 3 Comments
So September is the grape harvest in Chianti, and in time for that I was sent this lovely email detailing a great path to follow from Florence to Sienna to really take advantage of all of the festivals going on in the Tuscan region. While I won’t be able to fly out there and take [...]
Wine Gifts Baskets: Sharing and Caring
Posted on August 14, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, Wine Gifts, wine advice | 7 Comments
There are a lot of different ways to share your love of wine with the special people in your life, such as dinners, wine of the month clubs, or trips to vineyards. However, one way to show your family in friends that you appreciate wine, and that you know they do too, is to send [...]
The Top 10 Wine Accessories Everybody Should Have
Posted on May 20, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, wine advice | 1 Comment
There are a lot of different tools and accessories available to increase your wine enjoying experience, and while it’s impossible to have all of them, here are ten wine accessories that I think everybody should have. A Good Solid Corkscrew Corkscrews can come in a variety of styles, designs, and sizes. Whether you’re a fan [...]
The 100 Point Wine Rating System And Why I Hate It
Posted on April 6, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles | Leave a Comment
I am certainly not the only writer offering wine reviews. I’m not even the only one on the internet. I’m certainly not the most influential wine reviewer. What I am, however, is honest about the wine that I drink and review. I say this because I’ve noticed with growing frequency that every time I visit [...]
Review: The International Wine of the Month Club
Posted on March 14, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, Wine Reviews, wine clubs | Leave a Comment
Through the years, I’ve had numerous people ask me the best ways to get introduced to new wines. There are lots of ways: go to wine festivals, visit a vineyard and try their wines, visit a wine shop and just pick something out, ask the bartender at your local wine bar to give you something [...]
Tips For Surviving Your Next Wine Festival
Posted on February 25, 2009 - Filed Under Virginia Wine Expo, Wine Articles, Wine Expos, wine advice | 1 Comment
This weekend I’ll be attending the second annual Virgina Wine Expo in Richmond, Virginia (stay tuned for numerous reviews of wines, vineyards, and the event as a whole), and it got me to thinking about first time wine festival attendees. Many of them are overwhelmed by the experience and don’t get to really enjoy their [...]
Top Chef: Why Don’t You Like Wine?
Posted on February 19, 2009 - Filed Under Television Shows, Wine Articles, Wine on TV, cooking shows | Leave a Comment
I am not a reality show person. I don’t watch American Idol, I think that Survivor is the most misleading title ever (the show would be completely different if I was on there), and The Biggest Loser just doesn’t do it for me. I am, however, a sucker for cooking shows. Iron Chef America claims [...]
Spotlight on a Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Posted on February 11, 2009 - Filed Under Sauvignon Blanc, Spotlight on a Varietal, White Wine, Wine Articles | Leave a Comment
A white wine from the Sauvignon Blanc grape (vitis vinifera), the name for this wine comes from the French words for “wild” (sauvage) and “white” (blanc). Grown around the world, this grape thrives in sunny locations that don’t get overly hot. Description A white wine featuring a range of flavors, the taste of [...]
Wine Labels: Judging a Bottle by Its Cover
Posted on January 18, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, wine labels | 1 Comment
Every time I wander up and down the aisles of my local wine store or grocery store, I notice more and more wine bottles that are using inventive labeling. I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but what about judging wine by its label? If you buy a bottle of [...]
Does the Type of Glass You Use Really Matter When Drinking Wine?
Posted on January 17, 2009 - Filed Under Red Wine, White Wine, Wine Articles | Leave a Comment
Just about any store you go into that offers wine glasses will have a section marked off a red wine glasses and white wine glasses. The question I’ve often hear is “Does the glass type really matter”? There are varying opinions on this, but here are a few things that I’ve always thought about when [...]
