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Best Gifts for Wine Lovers: Wine Aerators
Wine aerators from companies like Vinturi and Metrokane help everyday wines taste great and bring out the best in great wines, making them terrific gifts for wine lovers.
Been Doon So Long: A Randall Grahm Vinthology
Been Doon So Long by Randall Grahm presents a serious look at wine from a humorist point of view. Enjoy reading parodies and speeches by a winemaker.
Gimblett Gravels Wine
New Zealand's next big wine region, Gimblett Gravels, is making some serious noise in blind tastings against the best of Bordeaux.
Best Holiday Gifts for the Wine Lover
A nice bottle of wine is usually appreciated, but there are other gift ideas for the wine drinker. Choose something that will bring joy for longer than a bottle of wine.
Winery Tastings Tips
Visiting winery tasting rooms are great side trips for vacations and nice getaway day-trips. Use these tips to make the experience better.
Best Low-Cost Holiday Red Wine Making Kit
The easy 4-week California Red wine kit in Vineco's California Connoisseur line offers an everyday red wine that "goes well with everything from burgers to pasta".
Wine of the Month Clubs Review
Give a gift that will deliver impeccable wines throughout the year. From novices to the avid collector, a wine of the month club series can make for an impressive gift.
Holiday Wine Gift Baskets
Consumers are already rushing to the stores to search for the perfect gift. What could be better than a personally created gift basket?
Wines Add to a Great Thanksgiving Celebration
When choosing wine for Thanksgiving dinner, consider where the holiday originated, wine quality, pairing or not, and price.
Best Low-Cost Pinot Blanc White Wine Kit
Vineco's California Connoisseur line has entry-level easy 4-week wine kits. Their version of a California Pinot Blanc gives a pleasant, fruity, medium body house wine.
Why Join a Wine Club, Cheap or Just Convenient?
Thinking of joining a wine club? Find out whether club membership is worth the money or just a cheap and convenient way of tasting wine delivered to the door.
Virginia's Growing Wine Trail
Virginia's Wine Trail has been growing for almost 400 hundred years. Planted native Virginia vines and European varieties keeping moving Virginia up in wine rankings.
Funny Wine Quotes and More
"Wine is the answer, but I can't remember the question" is a excellent example of sayings attributed to the famous Anonymous writer. More sayings are gathered everyday!
Wine Gift Baskets from a Wine Club Offer Quality
Give connoisseurs or novices a quality wine gift this holiday season. Buy custom wine gift baskets from a wine club for personalized, exclusive labels and great value.
Screwcaps v Corks
Screwcaps may eliminate cork taint, but in the super-premium wine market, where a bottle's value goes up with age, the question is 'can wines age under screwcap?'
Tasting Gold Award Wines in Beamsville, Ontario
Beamsville has one of the best grape growing regions in the province. Spend the day touring vineyards and tasting wine that is produced here along the Niagara Peninsula.
Santa Clara de Asis Fall Wine Classic
Enjoy selected wines from across California and around the world while touring the Richard Nixon Library, Museum, Gardens and Birthplace.
2007 Niagara Peninsula Reds-Wine Worth Cellaring
The 2007 vintage has been raved as the finest yet for Niagara reds and Ontario wine lovers have been anticipating their release since the grapes were picked 2 years ago.
The Emergence of Biodynamic Wine in Canada
In 2008, out of respect for the unique terroir of their land and dedication to sustainable farming, Southbrook Vineyards became Canada's first certified biodynamic winery
Wine to Drink with Sushi and Bento Boxes
With the rising popularity of take-out sushi and bento boxes for dinner at home or picnics, choosing wine to go with the variety and spiciness of the food is a challenge.
Two Wonderful White Wines to Signal Summer's End
Summer's end signals shorter days and cooler nights. A crisp grigio and a minimalist Chardonnay make perfect companions to enjoy the blending of one season to the next.
How to Choose a Red Wine for the Cellar
Most wine is not meant for aging; however, there are certain attributes to look for when determining which red wines will evolve and improve over a period of time.
Wine, Song and Love
From grape-picking brasero to entrepreneur of the year, three generations of Cejas have made the America dream come true.
Canadian Wine Industry's VQA Program
VQA is a program assuring winemaking standards and appellation regulations, bringing Canada in line with other major wine producing countries.
Delightful Wines from Grapes You Never Heard Of
Tempranillo, a red grape, and Albarino, a white, produce two of Spain's most popular wines. Now they are producing delicious wines and big fans in the New World.
Chocolate Wine, a Unique Sweet Wine
Locating a bottle of the perfect combination of chocolate and wine can be almost as difficult as creating this special adult beverage. Wine is a holiday gift or treat.
What to Look For In Tasting Wine
Because taste is complex there is a technique to tasting wine. Here is the way the experts go about it.
The Complexities of Wine Tasting
Many things affect how a wine tastes, beyond just the wine itself. The mouth, the nose - even the ears --play a part.
Fair Trade Wine from Argentina
Argentinean wines such as Malbec and Torrontes have gained popularity around the world. Now there are wineries that engage in Fair Trade practices that are award winners.
Wine Review, Domaine de Grand Pre Marechal Foch
Domaine de Grand Pre's 2008 Marechal Foch is offered in a standard vintage as well as a Vintner's Reserve, starting at a mere 14.50 per bottle from wine shop on premises.
Goose Ridge Winery Uses Only Its Own Grapes
Goose Ridge Estate Winery can't be seen from Interstate 82 as it passes through the Tri-Cities area of Washington State, but its vineyards are highly visible.
The Growing Acceptance of Screwcaps for Wine
While wine lovers tend to be very accepting of screwcaps, there are concerns about their suitability for wines meant for aging. Studies are beginning to prove otherwise.
Having Fun with Wine Tasting
You do not have to live near wineries with tasting rooms to enjoy wine tasting. Here are three other ways to explore the wine with friends to build wine knowledge.
Fair Trade Wine From Chile
The owners of the Organic Wine Trade Company have a simple motto: Every Glass Matters. Step by Step wines from Chile promote health care and education for their workers.
Tagaris Winery Continues Family Wine Tradition
For hundreds of years, the Tagaris family was involved in grape-growing and wine-making in Greece. The tradition continues at the Tagaris Winery Richland, Washington.
Prince Edward County - Ontario Wine Region
Ontario's Prince Edward County has generated a great deal of excitement as a world-class wine region since being promoted to a Designated Viticultural Area in June 2007.
L'Acadie Vineyards, Ryan's Well, Motivation
Suite101.com's interview with winemaker Bruce Ewert draws to a close with a brief discussion of L'Acadie Vineyard's support of charity as well as Ewert's motivation.
L'Acadie Vineyards, Traditional Sparkling Wine
Suite101.com's interview with Mr. Bruce Ewert of L'Acadie Vineyards continues with an explanation of using the traditional method in crafting their sparkling wines.
L'Acadie Vineyards, Nova Scotia Wines, Gaspereau
Suite101.com recently had the opportunity to discuss wine with Mr. Bruce Ewert, owner of the relatively new L'Acadie Vineyards organic winery in Gaspereau, Nova Scotia.
Domaine de Grand Pre, Vineyard Walking Tours
Suite101.com's interview with Mr. Hanspeter Stutz of Domaine de Grand Pre in Nova Scotia draws to a close with remarks surrounding new products, vineyard dining, more.
Domaine de Grand Pre, L'Acadie Blanc, Local Wine
Suite101.com's interview continues with Mr. Hanspeter Stutz of Grand Pre Wines / Domaine de Grand Pre on the topics of the L'Acadie Blanc variety, Nova Scotia wine.
Domaine de Grand Pre, Nova Scotia Wines, Tourism
Suite101.com recently interviewed Mr. Hanspeter Stutz, owner and proprietor of Domaine de Grand Pre / Le Caveau, a classic premises located in beautiful Nova Scotia.
Muir Murray Estate, Wine Tourism Nova Scotia
Suite101.com's interview with Dr. Jonathan Murray, owner of Muir Murray Estate Winery, is concluded with a brief discussion of tourism, icewine, motivation for success.
Muir Murray Wines, Agritourism, Annapolis Valley
Suite101's interview with Dr. Jonathan Murray continues with a brief discussion surrounding the concept of backyard vineyards and the Annapolis Valley's unique terroir.
Muir Murray Estate Winery, Nova Scotia Wines
Suite101.com recently had the opportunity to speak with several Annapolis Valley vintners. Dr. Jonathan Murray, owner of Muir Murray Estate Winery, speaks on wine.
6 Tips for a Successful Wine Tasting Tour
Wine Yakima Valley, an organization which represents wineries in central Washington, offers six tips to enhance visitors' wine tasting experiences.
Best $15 and Under Wine Buys for Fall 2009
Fall 2009 brings great news on the wine front: excellent wines in every color, category, varietal and style are more affordable than ever. Here are the best of the best.
Husband-Wife Team Operate Barnard Griffin Winery
Rob Griffin has been involved in the Washington wine scene since 1977. He and his wife Deborah Barnard have been making wines under their own label since 1983.
How to Determine Price of Wine
How to know what to pay per a glass of wine based on the cost of a bottle.
Thomas Jefferson, Father of Virginia Wine
We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly the same kinds, but doubtless as good. - Thomas Jefferson, wine advocate