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Aug 17, Wine Tasting Kit

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:11 GMT

A wine tasting kit is an outstanding and fun way to learn more about wine tasting. It can also be a great conversation piece at a wine tasting party.

Jul 17, Burgundy Tasting Notes

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:37:15 GMT

Burgundy tasting notes are capable of so much, of such beauty, of such finesse and such seduction, that when someone has their first Burgundy "epiphany" they are hooked for life.

May 13, Food and Wine Tasting Parties

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:08:23 GMT

While just drinking wine alone is fun and educational, true hedonistic pleasure comes more from wonderful food and wine tasting parties surrounded by friends and accompanied by great conversation.

May 11, Wine Tasting Form

Sun, 11 May 2008 08:24:25 GMT

A wine tasting form is a great way to focus your tasting get your wine tasting guests involved. Download wine tasting notes templates here!

Apr 5, Wine Dinner Parties

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:49:03 GMT

We frequently enjoy themed wine dinner parties where we pair a certain wine producing region's wines with the traditional cuisine from that region. Here are some notes about the food and wines.

Mar 29, Wine Tasting Dinner Notes

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:18:33 GMT

We enjoy many wine tasting dinner events. Whether dinner parties at home with friends, at nice restaurants or formal food and wine events, we very frequently enjoy wine and food evenings.

Mar 26, Make Wine Vinegar: How to Make Herb Vinegar

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:23:50 GMT

When you make wine vinegar from wine leftovers, you should learn how to make herb vinegar. Adding herbs to your vinegar interacts beautifully with nice vinegar, accenting the aromas and flavors.

Mar 26, How to Make Vinegar in a Barrel

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:18:34 GMT

To make vinegar you only need wine, air and time. However, this is a fun set-up to make a continuous fermentation in a barrel which will supply you will years of delicious homemade wine vinegar.

Mar 26, How to Make Wine Vinegar

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:14:57 GMT

When learning how to make wine vinegar, this is the most straightforward method, requiring the least set-up and investment. The vinegar is as good if not better than anything you can buy in a market.

Mar 26, All About Wine Storage

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:50:40 GMT

Correct wine storage is critical to the appreciation of fine wine. Once a wine has been stored poorly and gets damaged, it is irreversible, so don't let it happen in the first place.

Mar 26, Which Wine Opener Should You Use?

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:43:44 GMT

A wine opener can be anything from a simple, utilitarian device to a fancy showpiece that heightens the presentation and service of your fine wines. Here we will briefly introduce the different types.

Mar 26, Choosing Wine Glasses

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:41:10 GMT

Choosing wine glasses shouldn't be hard. But it is important! Nothing else makes so much difference to your appreciation of fine wine than having the correct stemware.

Mar 26, Food and Wine Pairing

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:38:20 GMT

Food and wine pairing is an art. The perfect combination of flavors in wine can highlight and harmonize with the flavors in your food, making the overall experience greater than the sum of its parts.

Feb 17, Wine Tasting Party

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:32:01 GMT

A wine tasting party is one of the best and most comfortable ways to taste wine and learn more about this wonderful beverage.

Feb 17, All About Wine Tastings

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:28:54 GMT

Wine tastings are one of the best ways to learn about wine and to get to sample several wines you may not have had the chance to taste alone.

Feb 13, Wine Descriptions

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:22:46 GMT

Wine descriptions are terms used to describe wine when wine tasting. We have here definitions of some common wine terms that are used to describe wines.

Feb 13, Wine Tasting

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:18:40 GMT

Are you new to wine tasting? Do you want to learn how to taste wine? This is a good start to begin learning bout wine and wine tasting.

Feb 12, Cooking With Wine

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:39:24 GMT

Cooking with wine is another way that wine and food can compliment each other. Wine is an important part of cooking many types of dishes.

Feb 6, Health Benefits of Wine

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:39:14 GMT

People always want to know if there are any health benefits of wine. The answer is almost certainly "Yes", but there are also risks!

Feb 6, Inexpensive Wine: The Poor Man's Guide to Fine Wine™

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:08:40 GMT

Inexpensive wine does not have to be mediocre or bad wine! This free newsletter, The Poor Man's Guide to Fine Wine helps you find those hidden gems, wines that fly under the radar offer good va

Feb 1, Wine Tasting Guide Tasting Notes

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:19:33 GMT

What would a wine tasting guide be without some wine tasting notes? Here we get to play wine critics! We think it is also helpful as examples of how to describe wines.

Jan 31, What Makes a Great Wine?

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:58:23 GMT

Great wine is something elusive, yet perfectly natural and theoretically easy to produce. What is it that makes one wine mediocre and another amazing?

Jan 31, Corked Wine: What is it and how can you spot it?

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:16:27 GMT

Corked wine is one of the most common flaws in bottled wine. Yet, most people don't know what it is or how to spot it. Here we will clear it up and explain what it means for a wine to be "corked".

Jan 28, How Is Wine Made?

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:48:00 GMT

Ever wanted to know how is wine made? Wine making is an art that originated centuries ago and today's techniques are still quite similar and basic for the most part. Here is an overview.

Jan 28, Wine and Food Pairing

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:02:05 GMT

Wine and food pairing is fun and sometimes surprising. While there are many classic food and wine pairing guidelines and ideas, sometimes you can be pleasantly surprised by the unexpected.

Jan 27, Loire Wine Tasting Notes

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:45:56 GMT

Loire wine comes from the Loire Valley in France, a large wine producing region ranging from west of Burgundy all the way to the west coast. Here we will post Loire tasting notes we have enjoyed.

Jan 24, Champagne Tasting Notes

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:57:36 GMT

Champagne is a region in France about an hour east of Paris. Here are some Champagne tasting notes of wines we have enjoyed recently!

Jan 21, White Wine and Cheese

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:58:01 GMT

White wine and cheese pairing is not that hard. White wine works well with a variety of cheeses. When you get a great combination, pairing wine and cheese can result in a nearly religious experience!

Jan 21, Cheese and Red Wine

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:51:52 GMT

Cheese and red wine is another natural match. Red wines can stand up to more pungent flavors in cheese. Here are some tips on pairing cheese and red wine.

Jan 21, Hosting a Wine Tasting

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:33:17 GMT

Hosting a wine tasting is one of our favorite ways to entertain. We have all you need to get you started so that you can plan a home wine tasting.

Jan 20, Wine Ratings

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:10:23 GMT

When first getting into wine, we often get hung up on wine ratings. It can be a bit overwhelming and the new wine enthusiast can feel that wine is all about points.

Jan 20, Port Wine Tasting Notes

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:51:29 GMT

Port wine is a fortified wine made in Portugal's scenic Douro Valley. Generally served with dessert or a cheese course, port is bottled in many different styles.

Jan 20, Our Website Success Story

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:33:54 GMT

We have feel very lucky to be able to share our passion for food and wine with you. Here is a bit about us and our website success story.

Jan 20, Search the Wine Tastings Guide

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:05:01 GMT

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Jan 19, Share This Wine Site

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:13:08 GMT

If you have a web site or blog, please share this wine site so that others can discover the fun of wine and wine tastings! Here are easy ways to share this site with others...

Jan 17, Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tasting Notes and Other Southern Rhone Wine

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:53:35 GMT

Chateauneuf du Pape wine is the center of the Southern Rhone wine regions. They can be rich, chewy, rustic and perfumed wines which pair beautifully with local Provençal cuisine.

Jan 17, Bandol Wine Tasting Notes

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:50:46 GMT

Bandol wine is one of the most famous of the south of France. The rich, heady wines are capable of great complexity and can age for decades.

Jan 17, California Wine Tasting Notes

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:47:32 GMT

Here we have California wine tasting notes from recent wines we have enjoyed. Everything from Cabernet to Zin can be found here.

Jan 17, Bordeaux Wine Tasting Notes

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:46:34 GMT

Bordeaux wine comes from the region in the southwest of France of the same name. It is one of the most famous wine producing regions in the world.

Jan 17, German Wine Tasting Notes

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:04:46 GMT

German wine can be some of the most profound white wines in the world, ranging from dry to very sweet. However, they can be confusing to beginners because of the strange nomenclature and names.

Jan 16, Wine Tasting Tips

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:40:59 GMT

There is always room to hone your hosting skills and make your wine tastings better. Here are a few wine tasting tips which help make the difference between a good wine tasting and a great one.

Jan 15, Wine Tasting Themes

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:35:19 GMT

When hosting a wine tasting, there are several types of wine tasting themes you can use to make your wine tasting party more fun and entertaining.

Jan 14, How to Serve Wine

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:20:26 GMT

For the beginner, serving wine can be daunting. But it doesn't have to be! Here are a few tips on how to serve wine to make your first wine tasting a success with each wine showing optimally.

Jan 14, Champagne Saber

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:02:53 GMT

Using a Champagne saber is one of the most theatrical and amazing ways to serve wine. It is also one of the most dangerous and little known!

Jan 9, Wine Aroma: How to Taste Wine

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:02:09 GMT

The wine aroma can be one of the most intriguing and passion-inducing components of appreciating fine wine. So, when wine tasting, significant time should be taken to evaluate and enjoy the aroma of t

Jan 8, Wine Color: How to Taste Wine

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:11:08 GMT

While the wine color itself may not contribute significantly to the pleasure the wine brings you, it can tell you a lot about the wine in the glass before you even raise it to your nose or lips.

Jan 8, Wine Tasting Party Ideas

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:11:39 GMT

Wine tasting party ideas can help to make your wine tasting more fun. Peruse some of these wine tasting party ideas to be sure your wine tasting party is fun!

Jan 7, Wine Photo Contest

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:03:06 GMT

The Wine Tastings Guide is having a wine photo contest! Submit your wine-related photos for a chance to wine a prize!

Jan 5, Wine Flavor: How to Taste Wine

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:09:20 GMT

After all the build up, actually tasting the wine flavor is the culmination of the whole wine tasting ritual. Learn how to taste wine here!

Jan 4, Sparkling Wine and Cheese

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:03:12 GMT

Sparkling wine and cheese makes a great match. While sparkling wines are often opened and enjoyed alone in celebration, most people do not realize how versatile sparkling wine can be with food.