http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tastings-blog.html Check here regularly for the newest additions to the Wine Tastings Guide website! en-us wine tastings Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:14:52 GMT Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:14:52 GMT wine-tastings-guide.com http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/loire-valley-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/loire-valley-wine.html The Loire Valley wine region in France is a conglomeration of dozens of appellations that follow along the Loire River valley from practically the middle of the country to the west coast. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:48:52 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/brunello-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/brunello-wine.html The Brunello wine region is a small sub-section of Tuscany which produces a powerful, age-worthy red wine of the same name. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:11:00 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sancerre-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sancerre-wine.html Sancerre wine is made from Sauvignon blanc grown in the Loire valley of France. Learn more about the wines here. Thu, 12 May 2011 17:48:40 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/vouvray-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/vouvray-wine.html Vouvray wine comes from the Loire Valley in France from the hillsides along the river around a town of the same name. Learn more about the wines here. Wed, 11 May 2011 18:46:15 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/muscadet-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/muscadet-wine.html Muscadet wine is an often misunderstood and under-appreciated wine from the western Loire Valley of France. Tue, 03 May 2011 19:51:09 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-scorecard.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-scorecard.html Here you can download a simple wine tasting scorecard you can print out to help you score wines as you taste them. There is also ample room to take down your impressions of the wines. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:04:32 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-forms.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-forms.html Wine tasting forms help to organize your wine assessment and learning. Here you can download wine tasting scorecards and forms to use at your next wine tasting. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:44:38 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/southern-rhone.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/southern-rhone.html The Southern Rhone Valley is a large Rhone wine growing region that includes many appellations. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most famous and makes wines that rival the best in the world. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:19:27 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/northern-rhone.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/northern-rhone.html The Northern Rhone Valley in France is the birthplace of some of the best wines in the world, particularly the thrilling reds of Cote Rotie and Hermitage. Read more about its wines here. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:24:07 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/pinot-gris-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/pinot-gris-wine.html Pinot Gris wine is commonly produced in the Alsace region of France. It should not be confused with the wines of Italy called Pinot Grigio, even though they are technically the same grape variety. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:32:47 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/gewurztraminer-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/gewurztraminer-wine.html Gewurztraminer wine is an often misunderstood wine because of its bold, flamboyant personality. Yet the best, particularly those from Alsace in France, can be stunning. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:31:17 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/grenache-wines.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/grenache-wines.html Grenache wines are not the most well known varietal wines, compared to more widespread grapes such as Cabernet and Merlot. Yet, its influence has grown and grenache has become more popular. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:56:14 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/zinfandel-wines.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/zinfandel-wines.html Zinfandel wines are arguably the most Californian of wines. This grape variety, while having roots in Europe, is almost exclusively grown in California and makes a slew or rich, wild wines capable of Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:53:44 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/cabernet-franc-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/cabernet-franc-wine.html Cabernet Franc is a lesser-known relative to Cabernet Sauvignon. Much is used as a minor blending grape in Bordeaux-style wines, but great Cabernet Franc wine is produced in a handful of regions. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:58:09 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/nebbiolo-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/nebbiolo-wine.html Nebbiolo wine is produced primarily in the north of Italy, most famously in regions such as Barolo and Barbaresco, capable of producing some of the best wines in the world. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:53:35 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/merlot-wines.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/merlot-wines.html Merlot wines are quite popular and ubiquitous in the world of wine. While the grape is originally from Bordeaux, examples can be found from many other regions. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:24:29 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/syrah-wines.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/syrah-wines.html Syrah wines have gained popularity and now come from many wine regions around the globe. Learn more about this grape variety which originated in the Rhone Valley of France. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:22:00 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/cabernet-sauvignon-wines.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/cabernet-sauvignon-wines.html Considered by some to be the king of wines, Cabernet Sauvignon wines are some of the most popular and widespread in the world. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:21:14 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/pinot-noir-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/pinot-noir-wine.html From arguably the best grape variety on the planet, Pinot Noir wine is capable of breathtaking greatness, with all the complexity, nuance, subtlety and grace one could hope for. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:17:21 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/grape-varieties.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/grape-varieties.html There are hundreds of grape varieties grown in the world, many of which are used to make wine. Learn more about some of the most popular types of grapes used to make the world's most famous wines. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:36:28 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sauvignon-blanc-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sauvignon-blanc-wine.html Sauvignon Blanc wine is produced in many areas around the globe but originates from France where several regions produce wines from this grape variety. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:33:21 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/riesling-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/riesling-wine.html Riesling wine is often misunderstood. Known for producing overly sweet wines in many new world wine regions, it really is best from its birthplace in Germany and Austria. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:31:38 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/pinot-grigio-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/pinot-grigio-wine.html Pinot Grigio wine is one of the most popular dry white wines today. Generally produced in Italy, these simple tasty wines have gained popularity as an inexpensive light white. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:30:16 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/chardonnay-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/chardonnay-wine.html The Chardonnay wine grape is one of the most famous and widely planted wine grapes in the world. It produces some of the best white wines from France and California along with many other regions. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:26:23 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/chenin-blanc-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/chenin-blanc-wine.html The most respected Chenin Blanc wine comes from various areas of the Loire Valley in France. Learn more about this grape variety and the wines it produces here. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:24:24 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/piedmont-wines.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/piedmont-wines.html Piedmont wines come from the north of Italy, in a region by the same name. While best known for their complex wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, there are several styles from various sub-regions. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:06:46 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/tuscany-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/tuscany-wine.html The Tuscany wine region is a large region of Italy north of Rome on the west side of the country. It produces a vast amount of wine, some of which is among Italy's most famous and sought after. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:02:22 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/rhone-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/rhone-wine.html The Rhone wine region in France is a large area spanning from the south of Burgundy down to Provence, following the Rhône River. It produces a bevy of rich wines from several appellations. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:45:15 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/champagne-wine-region.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/champagne-wine-region.html Champagne, produced in the Champagne wine region, is the king of sparkling wines! Learn more about it and Champagne wines here. Wed, 05 May 2010 19:52:55 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/burgundy-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/burgundy-wine.html The Burgundy wine region is at once one of the most famous, the most simple and yet the most misunderstood, difficult to understand and frustrating. Learn more here. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:17:38 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/bordeaux-wine-region.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/bordeaux-wine-region.html The Bordeaux wine region is probably the most well known wine producing region in France and its wines are some of the most famous anywhere. Sun, 02 May 2010 04:28:31 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/amarone-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/amarone-wine.html Amarone wine is one of the most intriguing, but also controversial, wines from Italy. Learn more about them here. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:42:33 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/italian-wine-regions.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/italian-wine-regions.html Here is an introduction to Italian wine regions, covering the various regions and sub-regions that make various styles of wine. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:44:47 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/french-wine-regions.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/french-wine-regions.html There are many French wine regions producing beautiful and diverse wines from around the country. Learn more about them here. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:43:20 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-photo.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-photo.html Submit your favorite wine photo here! The best wine-related photos will be featured on our free newsletter. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:57:21 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-aroma-kit.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-aroma-kit.html A wine aroma kit is a collection of vials with scents in them that match many of the commonly encountered wine aromas. By training your nose to recognize various scents you can evaluate wines better. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:44:00 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/burgundy-tasting.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/burgundy-tasting.html Here are notes from another Burgundy tasting dinner I attended, mostly red Burgundy. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:02:42 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-bottle-wax.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-bottle-wax.html Tired of fighting those tough wine bottle wax capsules that seem to take forever, and lots of muscle, to hack through? Here is a quick and easy solution to open wine bottles with wax capsules. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:54:20 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-game.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-game.html Planning a wine tasting game or two is a great idea if you are planning a wine tasting party. It can be a great way to get your guests involved and make the experience fun as well as educational. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:51:25 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/zind-humbrecht.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/zind-humbrecht.html I recently had the good fortune to attend an awesome 20 course dinner with a huge range of Alsatian wines, mostly Zind Humbrecht. Here are my tasting notes. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:05:01 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/red-burgundy.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/red-burgundy.html Another night of great food and wine, this time red Burgundy at Delmonico's in Las Vegas, celebrating Andy's birthday. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:04:57 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/lotus-of-siam.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/lotus-of-siam.html An outstanding dinner at Lotus of Siam in Las Vegas to celebrate a friend's birthday with mostly German Rieslings. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:38:48 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/2006-red-burgundy.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/2006-red-burgundy.html I had the opportunity to attend a tasting of twenty five 2006 red Burgundy wines from many of the top producers. Here are the tasting notes and some general thoughts on the vintage. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:00:20 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/white-burgundy.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/white-burgundy.html This is Part II of a 2001 White Burgundy vintage tasting and oxidation check. It includes Bienvenue Batard, Batard and Chevalier-Montrachet. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:35:55 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/2001-white-burgundy.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/2001-white-burgundy.html Here are tasting notes from our 2001 White Burgundy Vintage Tasting and Oxidation Check! Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:56:25 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sparkling-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sparkling-wine.html Not all sparkling wine is Champagne or Prosecco. There are literally hundreds of bubbly wines produced around the world. Learn more about some of the types of sparkling wine here. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:53:41 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sparkling-red-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sparkling-red-wine.html Not all sparkling red wine is like Riunite! In fact, it is a poor example of Lambrusco. The best can be fun, aromatic and refreshing. Learn more about the various styles of bubbly red here. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:49:27 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-dinner.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/wine-tasting-dinner.html 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. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:22:55 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sherry-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sherry-wine.html Sherry wine is a type of fortified wine produced in the south of Spain. This unique and complex wine is made in many different styles and serves many purposes. Learn more about Sherry here. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:53:11 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sweet-white-wine.html http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sweet-white-wine.html Many types of sweet white wine is produced throughout the world. Varying from off-dry to sticky sweet, there is a great variety of styles produced by different methods. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:41:50 GMT