Review: The International Wine of the Month Club
Posted on March 14, 2009 - Filed Under Wine Articles, wine clubs, Wine Reviews | Comments Off
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 advice, Wine Articles, Wine Expos | 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 cooking shows, Television Shows, Wine Articles, Wine on TV | Comments Off
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 | Comments Off
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 | Comments Off
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 [...]
