If you are thinking of entertaining in your home, having dinner parties, or you just want to have a bit of knowledge for that next romantic dinner here are some descriptions for you of different classifications of wine and why they are named the way they are.

Cabernet Sauvignon, with apologies to Pinot Noir, is arguably the world’s most distinguished red wine grape. It’s the principal red grape of Bordeaux and the sine qua non of the extravagant new SuperTuscans. It’s what Spanish winemakers add to Tempranillo to bring it up to snuff. And in California… Cabernet is king!

There is something really special about visiting Trefethen Family Vineyards in the Oak Knoll District of the Napa Valley. This great property was originally started by a Scottish Sea Captain McIntyre in 1886. From history, great people and to the great wines, this is a great winery to visit.

One of the best ways to get access to great, and sometimes less accessible, wines is to join a wine club. These clubs are free to join and can result in you enjoying a greater variety of wines. Whether retailer operated, or direct through the winery, wine clubs will enhance your wine drinking pleasure.

A discription of several different wine types

Are you scared that if you start making wine at home you will end up in jail? Well making wine at home is getting just as common as collecting coins or any other popular hobby that is out there.

The wines of Spain have gone through enormous changes the last few years. The article talks briefly about the history of Spanish Wines.

A quick guide to visiting Barolo & Barbaresco wineries in Italy. Descriptions of the land & wines. Four warm tales of winery visits and hospitable winery owners. Three tips on how to best visit wineries. Tips on when to go.

Its not just about drinking wine, its about smelling it too. Check out what you can do right now to become an expert wine smeller.

One of the premiere wine regions of California is the Sonoma Valley which offers wine every bit as good as nearby Napa Valley, but still retains a small-town character with more family-run wineries than huge conglomerates.

Some suggestions for Summer occasions.

Are you looking to make that memorable toast at your next big event? It’s been said that giving a great toast is a dying art. In this article, Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, provides helpful tips to create and deliver a memorable toast.

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France. This article explores the world famous Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau wine of southeastern France. I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

Which comes first – the food or the wine? Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, suggests the following tips to simply your wine and food pairing decisions to create the perfect match for your next meal.

Self-described "wine geek" Ross Lambert begins a series about the origins and present state of the Washington State wine industry.

If you are interested in wine, then you know you will never stop learning about it. But here is where you begin learning about wine, in this brief overview of the world's favorite beverage.

Who says making wine at home is not worth your taste bud's time. Get the real facts on why more and more people are turning to making wine at home.

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting a fine Riesling wine from the central western region of the Mosel River Valley both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

Buying online is so simple and easy that it's not surprising that so many people choose to make their purchases this way now.

The movie hit Sideways drew attention to one of the most scenic wine-making regions of California. Visitors will remember many filming locations as they tour the area.

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France. This article explores the world famous Beaujolais Nouveau wine of southeastern France including a representative bottle of the 2007 crop. I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

Chocolate-the drink of wisdom! The utilization of cacao dates back to the ancient Aztecs, who believed it was a source of wisdom, energy and that it was great as an aphrodisiac. Think about it. You couldn't beat something that taste not only good but also made you smart and in the mood for love.

If you are making your own homemade wines, it only makes perfect sense to make your own homemade labels. Making your own labels is the only way for you to know the homemade wines contents, age and characteristics. Having clear and consise homemade labels will make it easier when you are looking for a specific wine for it's flavor or character without trying to remember the specifics of each batch.

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France's eleven wine regions. This article explores a rose wine from the Bordeaux region of southwestern France. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

Even though your tongue doesn't really know how to decipher the taste of alcohol, it is always present in wines. The alcohol present in wine will dilate blood vessels and hence intensify all of the other flavors found in the wine. After you have sampled a few types of wine, the alcohol level can easily

How to escape from yourself when you escape to the wine country.

In this article we will discuss basic knowledge about wine. We will look at the history of wine, the types of wine and why people enjoy it. After all, it is only with a strong foundation that we can build the grandest of houses.

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France's eleven wine regions. This article explores the Provence of southeastern France and reviews a red Bandol wine. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

France has an ideal climate for producing wine, couple that with perfect soil conditions and availability of water and you have the best location in the world for wine production.

Most people, when they think about wine tasting, imagine people sipping, swilling and spitting their wine. Believe me there is a lot more to wine tasting than that.

Wineries, vineyards and views of Central California coastal wine region closely resemble those of Tuscany, Italy.

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France's eleven wine regions. This article explores the Touraine area in the Loire Valley region of central France and reviews a Cheverny Blanc wine. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

As with any rating system, there is no such thing as a universal wine rating system. Wines are rated by different wine clubs, groups, restaurants, food critics, magazines, and wine aficionados.

With more than 600,000 acres of vineyards, the Napa Valley region of California is the premiere wine region of California and offers many vacation thrills for lovers of fine wine.

Beer drinkers or Whiskey drinkers will slug their drink of choice down in any glass that will hold it no matter what the name or shape. Have you ever wondered why the wine glass is so important to wine drinkers?

In this article we will discuss basic knowledge about wine. We will look at the history of wine, the types of wine and why people enjoy it. After all, it is only with a strong foundation that we can build the grandest of houses.

So what does sugar have to do with wine making? That is like asking what does Bonnine hung out with Clyde or what is the deal with Romeo and Juliet

Red wine is excellent with foods that include pasta and red sauce, such as Italian food. Red wine also goes great with beef and chocolate. Likewise, some red wines, such as Pinot noir, go great with pork. Considering there are a few types of red wine,

I love French wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of France's eleven wine regions. This article explores the Alsace region of northeastern France and reviews a white Riesling wine. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

As more people became a wine enthusiast, the perceived pompous attitude of many wine critics began to vanish. Wine tasting and wine education classes are now teaching people how to judge a wine on its own merits and not based solely on the opinion of a so-called wine expert. Television and movies have

What you need to know before you join a wine club.

I love touring Italy so much that I am doing a series on both the well known and the rarely visited tourist attractions of Italy's twenty regions. This article explores sights in Cinque Terre, five spectacular seaside villages in the Liguria region of northern Italy including some history, local food, and Liguria wine. Please join me on this tour.

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting an inexpensive Riesling wine from the central western region of the Mosel River Valley both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

Chardonnay wine is named for the Chardonnay grapes that are used to create it. These grapes originated in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France but have adapted well to conditions all over the world. The ease of growing Chardonnay grapes have helped them to spread to many parts of the world.

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting a fine Reisling wine from the southwestern region of the Mittlerhein, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

I love Italian wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Italy's twenty regions. This article explores Italian new wines of the 2007 harvest and the results of selected food and cheese pairings. I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

I love German wine and food so much that I am doing a series on the typical and special wines and foods of Germany's thirteen wine regions. This article records the results of tasting a fine Pinot Noir wine from the southwestern region of the Pfalz, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

Information you need to know before you go on a wine tour.

When the holiday season approaches, everyone is faced with the same dilemma. What gifts should they get for other people?

I love touring Italy so much that I am doing a series on both the well known and the rarely visited tourist attractions of Italy's twenty regions. This article explores sights in the northern part of the Veneto region in northern Italy including some history, local food, and Veneto wine. Please join me on this tour.