About Writer Jennifer de Jong is a long time wine drinker, enjoyer of wine, and non-wine-snob. She is the founder of Vino Vixenz. A snob-free zone to learn wine tasting.
German Wine - How To Recognize Quality There are two broad quality categories of wine in the European Union: table wine and quality wine. On average, less than five percent of an annual German wine harvest goes into table wine production.
Barolo - A Noble Wine Buying Barolo, whether to drink now or cellar to enjoy its imminent, spectacular maturity, has suddenly become a no-brainer. Thanks to the superb vintages spanning 1995 through 2000, Italy's noblest red wine is enjoying unprecedented prestige.
Barolo is an Italian wine, one of many to c... Similar Editorial : Love Wine by Matt. | Source : Wine And Gifts
Red Wine Basics Just as you can imagine the different flavors of steak, chicken, and pork chops without actually eating them, you can learn to imagine the flavors of zinfandel, pinot noir, merlot, and other wine varietals. Being conscious of the differences makes buying wine and pairing it with food much simpler. Similar Editorial : Champagne And Sparkling Wine Basics by Jennifer De Jong. | Source : Best Sweet Wine
4 Easy Steps To Wine Tasting Legend has it that Cleopatra once promised Marc Anthony she would "drink the value of a province" in one cup of wine, after which she drank an expensive pearl with a cup of wine. Marilyn Monroe is rumored to have bathed in a bathtub of champagne. The lure of wine is cross-cultural and going strong... Similar Editorial : 4 Easy Steps To Better Coffee by Evan Mitchell. | Source : Best Sweet Wine
Wine Tasting 101 - What The Heck Does Oaky Mean? The use of oak in wine plays a significant role in winemaking and can have a profound effect on the resulting wine, impacting the color, flavor, tannin profile and texture of the wine. Oak can come into contact with wine in the form of a barrel during the fermentation or aging periods. It can be int... Similar Editorial : Wine Tasting 101 by Ian Love. | Source : Best Sweet Wine
Host A Wine Tasting Party A Wine Tasting Party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and experiment with new or unusual varietals. It can help to break the ice and give your partygoers some great conversation down the line. I myself had a wine tasting bridal shower. Rather than the usual show... Similar Editorial : Hosting a Memorable Wine Tasting Party by Kristi Paisley. | Source : Best Sweet Wine
Food And Wine Pairing Made Easy! If you like to follow the rules then here are two basic ones that should get you through the night:
Rule One: Drink red wine with meat, white wine with fish and poultry. Rule Two: Disregard rule one and eat and drink what you like. You will hear this over and over again and it's so... Similar Editorial : Food And Wine Pairing by Kathy Howe. | Source : Best Sweet Wine
Pliny (23-79 A.D.) wrote about gold and silver drinking vessels being abandoned in favor of glass, and they were frequently priced as high as the precious metal versions. Bonifacio Veronese's si... Similar Editorial : Wine Glasses and their Utility by John Daddario. | Source : Best Sweet Wine
White Wine Varietals - Be An Expert! The world of white wine can be tricky. It's hard to know what you like without first sampling a taste. This profile of white wine varietals will help you to choose wine that fits your taste profile and how to pronounce the names correctly to avoid any embarassing wine shop moments.
Learn About White Wine Here are a list of facts and tips to help you learn everything you need to know about white wine. Become a white wine expert with this simple tutorial.
Color: From clear as water to a straw yellow. Green tinges are not unheard of, especially in youth. With time and oxidation, a golden col... Similar Editorial : Learn About Wine by Matt. | Source : Buy Wine Glass
