214 articles on "wine"

Blended and Varietal Wines

Blended and Varietal Wines by: Darby Higgs Novice wine lovers soon come across the concept of blended and varietal wines. The two questions that spring to mind are, “what does it mean?” and “does it matter?” At the basic level, the diff...

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Delicacy Of French Vintage Dessert Wines Of 1998

France is the finest wine making land, and no other country has gained the prominence which it enjoys amongst connoisseurs. For France, especially for the Hugel Et Fils winery, 1998 was an excellent year, with several vintages being produced, much to...

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Hints For Buying Wine Online

With the Christmas fast approaching, getting all your food and drinks together can be challenging. If you're hosting your own events throughout the party season, you'll need to stock up on plenty of good bottles of wine, and buying online i...

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History of Napa Wineries

Napa Wineries and Vineyards enjoy a long viticultural history that dates back to 1836. In this year, George Yount settled on the 12,000 acre Caymus Rancho near the modern day town of Yountville. General Vallejo granted Yount the land as part of Mexi...

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A Beginners Guide To The Delights Of Champagne

As a true aficionado of fine wine, you're likely to love a good champagne. Not only do they smell and taste great, but the explosion of fizz is unusual and enjoyable. Who doesn't enjoy popping a champagne cork and pouring the wine into a fl...

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How Sparkling Wine is Made

How Sparkling Wine is Made by: Marcia Parks There are three methods that may be used to make sparkling wine. These methods are: the Transfer Method, Charmat Bulk process and Methode Champenoise. Methode Champenoise is the most labor-intensive an...

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Carneros Wineries And Wine Country

Although Carneros Wineries are located in both Southern Napa and Sonoma Counties, the region has always had its own unique identity. Being a huge Pinot Noir fan, I really enjoy exploring new, interesting wines from this region. Carneros is an example...

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Celebrate Your Life And Lifestyle With Champagnes And Wines

Sparkling wines are the perfect beverages that one pops open to celebrate occasions that are not meant to be forgotten. French and Italian sparkling wines are enchanting beverages that suit the palate of all wine drinkers and go beautifully with cele...

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Make Your Own Theme Gift Baskets

Make Your Own Theme Gift Baskets by: Donna Monday Personalized theme gift baskets are a great way to brighten up the day of someone special. If you’ve always wanted to know how to make your own gift baskets, this article can give you some tips...

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Hosting a Wine Party

Looking to have some fun with friends while sharing some wine? You should consider hosting a wine tasting party. It's a really neat way to share your wine favorites and to be introduced to a variety of new and interesting wines. You can also ad...

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