Winemaking Made Easy
May 17th, 2012 by jenn in news
Vintners Circle Franchising LLC (“VCF”) will be exhibiting at the International Franchise Expo, June 15 to 17, 2012 at the Javits Center in New York City. Located in Booth 329, the wine making franchise provide visitors with information on owning your own Vintner’s Circle franchise. (more…)
May 5th, 2012 by eileen in wine lifestyle
There are plenty of Cinco de Mayo wines to choose from. Who can resist a big plate of nachos – crispy chips, spicy beef, hot and hearty jalapenos and melted jack cheese?
The 5th of May – Cinco de Mayo – Commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It has since become a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride that is appreciated by people of all cultures. The tantalizing tastes of Cinco de Mayo are a celebration in themselves – and pairing them with wine is a rewarding adventure. (more…)
May 4th, 2012 by eileen in interesting facts
The California Wine Industry may have John Smith to thank for failing at the very first attempt to produce wine in the US. He happened to be in the wrong place – Virginia (bad conditions) – at the wrong time – 1607 (no technology.) A bit further west existed the perfect climate, terrain and conditions for making great wine. (more…)
November 15th, 2011 by David in wine facts
Chill it, pour it, and drink it heartily – Beaujolais Nouveau is the red that break the rules. 
This fruity, young wine is an attention-getter in a lot of ways. Made exclusively from the Gamay grape that is hand-picked in the Beaujolais region of France, Beaujolais Nouveau is only allowed (by French law) to be released once a year at a minute past midnight on the third Thursday of November. Then, the wine that goes from grape to bottle in a matter of weeks (more…)
October 15th, 2011 by eileen in food pairing
Pizza and wine 
are fast becoming the best of companions. Just about every type of food – seafood, vegetables, meat, fruit, and even chocolate – has become a topping. (more…)
September 28th, 2011 by eileen in wine lifestyle
Favor your Guests with Wine, the Perfect, Personalized Give-Away for Showers, Weddings, Anniversaries and Party Favors.
Those novelties, goodies and other creative tchotchke remind us fondly of the people and events that we celebrate. So why not bottle that sentiment? With wine. (more…)
September 13th, 2011 by eileen in news
Vintner’s Circle (www.vintnerscircle.com), a franchise of wine making shops, announced today it has been selected as a finalist in the sales and marketing category for The New York Enterprise Report Small Business Awards 2011. (more…)
July 9th, 2011 by eileen in wine varieties and styles
Ending a meal with something sweet is an age-old tradition. The word “dessert” comes from the French word “desservir” meaning “to clear the table.” While we typically default to cake, cookies, ice cream and other confections, sweet wines are an interesting and refreshing alternative (more…)
June 21st, 2011 by heather in wine tips
If you are like most people then everything goes into the dishwasher, including wine glasses. Proper stemware care protects the tastes of your wine. (more…)
June 15th, 2011 by eileen in wine lifestyle
Dads are notorious tinkerers. They just aren’t content unless they are fiddling with, figuring out, measuring or jury-rigging some contraption, mechanism or widget.
Now, if you combine that inclination with a great hobby like making or enjoying wine, you have the ingredients for some fabulous Father’s Day gift ideas. (more…)