Winemaking Made Easy
May 12th, 2011 by jenn in wine varieties and styles
Lighten up. Let your hair down. Isn’t that what summertime is all about? And, what better to go with that “chilled out” feeling than a crisp, cool, and exotic refreshment wine. (more…)
May 3rd, 2011 by jenn in wine lifestyle
Poetry is a unique way to show appreciation to your Mom. And, Robert Louis Stevenson, in his poem, certainly captures a sentiment to which we all can relate. But, for those of us not quite as eloquent with a pen, the Scottish poet, novelist and essayist has inadvertently given us an alternative solution in his quotation: “Wine is bottled poetry.” (more…)
April 23rd, 2011 by jenn in general wine knowledge
A glass of red wine can do wonders for your attitude – not to mention your palate. But there is evidence that it may be good for your body as well. Now, don’t go switching out your veggies for a glass of Cabernet. But you can enjoy a Pinot Noir or maybe a Shiraz along with your grilled eggplant and zucchini, mushroom lasagna, or sweet potato chili. (more…)
April 14th, 2011 by jenn in interesting facts
Red wines account for 55 percent of all wine sales in US restaurants.
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April 1st, 2011 by jenn in wine varieties and styles
Sipping a rich and fruity Pinotage or a crisp golden and grassy Chenin Blanc you can almost feel the intense sunlight and dry heat or the cool Mediterranean sea breezes that characterize the magnificent southern tip of the African continent where 1.5% of the world’s grape vineyards now are located. (more…)
February 24th, 2011 by eileen in wine lifestyle
While there undoubtedly are circumstances when optimal conditions and quality craftsmanship come together to produce a superior wine, there also are a lot of great accessible wines to taste and enjoy. Among these wines, how do you pick a winner? (more…)
February 8th, 2011 by jenn in wine lifestyle
There are a lot of reasons why people select the wines they do. But if you take away information on the region, the grape variety, the vineyard, the age, and the price, what you are left with is simply the taste. Hosting a “blind” wine tasting is a great way (more…)
January 25th, 2011 by robin in wine lifestyle
Hosting your own Wine and Chocolate Pairing at home is simple and fun if you follow some basic guidelines and keep it simple. (more…)
October 13th, 2010 by jolan in wine lifestyle
October is National Pizza Month in America, a time to celebrate our unifying devotion to pizza. From one simple dish of yeasted dough with a few toppings, we have developed a cornucopia of regional delicacies: New York’s classic flat crust with sweet tomatoes sauce and melted mozzarella, Chicago’s deep dish full of sausage and gooey cheese, California’s continually creative usage of fresh, seasonal vegetables. (more…)
October 8th, 2010 by jolan in food pairing
Pizza, the tasty delicious yeasted flatbread, is perhaps as ubiquitous worldwide as is wine making. The Italians have their classic pizza Napoletana, the French their salty pissaladière, the Chicagoans their hearty deep dish. And as varied as wine is, so is pizza with its plethora of toppings and crust variations. A good wine and pizza pairing lies mainly in matching the wine’s flavors and textures to the pizza’s toppings. (more…)