While some wine enthusiasts have heard about the great wines being made in New Zealand’s South Island, particularly in the Marlborough wine region, few are aware of the North Island’s long tradition of winemaking. Offering a varied terrain and unique climate, the North Island produces high-quality wines that have gained international acclaim. Following are the… Continue Reading
If you’re interested in wines from different regions around the world, then you’ve probably heard of wines from Australia. However, many wine aficionados haven’t tried the high-quality wines coming out of New Zealand. Offering a unique climate and great terrain, New Zealand is producing award-winning wines that rival not only Australian wines, but also wines… Continue Reading
Are you concerned you may have missed out on some of the best wine and food festivals of 2018? If so, you’re not too late to find events where you can sample fine wines and high-quality food prepared by top chefs. Late summer and early fall offer a number of festivals with not only award-winning… Continue Reading
If you’re like most wine lovers, you probably know some basic tips for pairing food and wine, such as red wine with red meat and white wine with fish. However, most people don’t know how to skillfully pair wine with summer dishes. The following are six foods often served in summer and a number of… Continue Reading
Even if you’re new to the world of wine, you’ve probably heard about the great wines coming out of Argentina, especially Malbecs from Mendoza. However, many wine enthusiasts haven’t heard about the fascinating wine culture in neighboring Chile. Just across the Andes Mountains is a country with a unique climate conducive to growing a diverse… Continue Reading
If you’re remotely into wine, you’ve probably heard of the major wine regions and famous wineries in some of the world’s top wine-producing countries such as France, Italy, and Spain. But did you know that Germany is home to some great wineries that are producing wines widely recognized around the world? The following is a… Continue Reading
If you’re like many wine drinkers, you may have seen decanters at your local store but assumed that they are only meant for wine connoisseurs. The truth is decanters not only enhance the flavor of your wine but they also improve presentation. Check out the following description of the decanting process and the benefits of… Continue Reading
Are you an oenophile, better known as a wine lover? Did you know that there is a sub-genre of movies all about wine? You should check out the following list of the 10 best movies about wine. Sideways Perhaps the most well-known film about wine, Sideways received critical acclaim when released in 2004. The… Continue Reading
Most wine enthusiasts know that certain wines can be refreshing when blended in a variety of drinks, but many aren’t aware that wine can be a key ingredient in cold, creative summer cocktails. If you want to add some flavor and excitement to your summer, you should try the following 10 wine cocktails: Watermelon… Continue Reading
If you’re like most wine enthusiasts, you’ve probably heard of Italy’s top wine regions, like Tuscany and Veneto. But did you know that Sicily also produces high-quality wines? With mountainous, dry terrain, Sicily has a history of winemaking dating back thousands of years to the time when the island belonged to the Greeks. Sicily even… Continue Reading