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 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:24:29 GMT Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:24:29 GMT wine-tastings-guide.com 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/late-harvest-wine.html Late harvest wine is a general term for wine which has been made from grapes harvested late in the growing season, allowing them to ripen fully and produce lots of sugar. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:39:49 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/ice-wine.html Ice wine, or Eiswein, is a unique stype of sweet white wine made in some cold wine producing regions from grapes that literally freeze on the vine! Learn more about it here! Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:09:10 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sweet-red-wine.html There are many examples of sweet red wine produced in several wine producing regions around the world. Learn more about them, including Port, here. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:42:36 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/botrytis.html Botrytis cinerea, often called "Noble Rot" is a fungus which grows on some grapes and is important in the production of many types of sweet white wine, helping to create rich, sweet, concentrated wine Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:12:13 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/burgundy-tasting-notes.html 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. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:03:31 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/celebrity-wine.html After a few years of the traditional wine tasting parties and themes, I decided to go with a Celebrity Wine theme. The brands and bottle names were Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:48:35 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/prosecco.html Prosecco is the name of a grape and sparkling wine traditionally made in the Veneto region of Italy. Typically more light than Champagne, these are excellent inexpensive sparkling wine options. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:06:32 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/rose-champagne.html Rose Champagne is a pink sparkling wine. Whereas most Champagne and other sparkling wines are white, these wines can vary from a light blush to darker red. Learn more about them here. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:12:22 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/champagne.html Champagne is a famous sparkling wine produced in a French region of the same name. The epitome of elegance and celebration, Champagne can be a sublime wine. Learn more about it here. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:08:53 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/madeira-wine.html Madeira wine is a fortified wine produced on the Madeira Islands, an archipelago of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a rich wine ranging from dry to sweet known for its complex, smokey flavors. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:37:46 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/port-wines.html Port wines are fortified wines traditionally made in Portugal in the Douro Valley. There are several styles of this delicious sweet red wine. Learn more about them here. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:47:31 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/fortified-wine.html Fortified wine is a wine to which a neutral grape spirit (brandy) has been added during fermentation. Port, Sherry and Madeira are three of the most famous examples. Learn more about them here! Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:19:44 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sweet-wine.html Sweet wine is wine that has sugar in it so that it tastes sweet. These wines can vary from only off-dry to sticky sweet wines with tons of residual sugar. Learn more here! Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:50:58 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/sparkling-wines.html Sparkling wines are wines which have effervescence, bubbles. While the most famous of all these fizzy wines is Champagne, bubbly wine is made all over the globe in various styles and grapes. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:09:06 GMT http://www.wine-tastings-guide.com/types-of-wine.html There are many types of wine or wine styles which are produced throughout the world. Learn about what the differences are in terms of production, style, flavor and food pairing! Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:06:23 GMT