Blogs Posts in Wine Types category; 147 blog posts

Gustave Lorentz: More Alsatian Wine Treasures

What do all five of these have in common? I would learn that fascinating answer on a recent Monday evening as I drank some Alsatian wines with dinner. At Island Creek Oyster Bar, I dined with Pascal Schiele, the Export Director [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2013 | Comments : 0

SCIENTISTS DEVELOP RED WINE ‘WONDER PILL’

A new study has found conclusive evidence that the red wine compound resveratrol directly activates a protein that promotes health and longevity in animals. While red wine contains low concentrations of resveratrol, pharmaceutical compoun [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2013 | Comments : 0

Red Wine, Green Tea Extract Offer New Hope in Alzheimer’s Ba...

Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer’s disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds. In early-stage laboratory experiments, the researchers identifie [...]

Posted On : Feb, 11 2013 | Comments : 0

Different Types of Wine Made Simple

Wine lovers. Pull up a chair and pull out the cork. There’s a great illustration over at the Daily Infographic that you’ll love to pour over. It breaks down the four basic types: white, sparkling, rose and red into their each [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2013 | Comments : 0

Why is Online Wine Shopping more preferred?

Many online stores have emerged in recent days with the popularity of online shopping. It is amazing to find many stores online offering different brands of wines to buy. We can easily order wine online which will be delivered to your doo [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2013 | Comments : 0

Oh the Joy of Sparkling Wines

Sparkling wine is called sparkling because of those sweet, delightful little effervescence bubbles which are created by trapping carbon dioxide. Sparkling wine is usually the preferred one for special occasions and celebrations. This is p [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2013 | Comments : 0

Wine Review: James Nicholson Wine

Last year, it would be fair to say, went pretty well for James Nicholson Wine. As he and his team notched up 35 years of business, they took the 'Northern Ireland merchant of the year' title at the International Wine Challenge awa [...]

Posted On : Jan, 18 2013 | Comments : 0

Serious Sparkling Wine to Give Your Dinner Party Host

In the holiday season, it can be easy to get sick of the standard party bubbly, sparkling wine that's easy to drink but kind of predictable—a little fruit, a little yeast—fizz that's fine in a flute as you graze your w [...]

Posted On : Dec, 14 2012 | Comments : 0

Holidays of fine wine and good books

With just days to go before the holidays, Vintages continues to pull out all the stops in its final releases of the year. I’ve included two bottle reviews above my usual $20 price ceiling, including a killer Wynns Cab from Oz, an [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

All about Wine Decanters

Wine is a popular drink all around the world. The beauty of wine is that it can be enjoyed anytime, whether before a meal, after a meal or any time of day. Another thing that makes wine so inherently popular is the fact that it can be enj [...]

Posted On : Nov, 28 2012 | Comments : 0

The Zen of Wine & the Perfect Day

The Zen of Wine poem below was inspired by a very recent trip (Super Bowl Sunday) we took to the vineyards just north of Santa Barbara. It began as an incredible morning with the sunshine beaming through the window calling to us to start [...]

Posted On : Nov, 27 2012 | Comments : 0

A 3 Step Guide to Storing and Enjoying Quality Wine

No matter what your wine of choice is, storing your wine correctly is essential. Simply placing your favorite bottle in a wine rack or the family fridge for a year will drastically alter the taste. And when you pop the cork fo [...]

Posted On : Oct, 24 2012 | Comments : 0

Tips to Find Affordable White Australia Wine

The white wine grape varietiesof Australia Wine usually, taste and smell like citrusor other fruits like lemon, grapefruit, orange and apple. When you purchasesweet or mature white wines, you would usually taste more tropical or exotic fr [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2012 | Comments : 0

Wine and Food: Tips on the Right Wine and Food Pairing

There are some basic rules that will help you get the right combination of foods paired with wines. Yes, there are wines that will improve the quality of your dining experience when the right combination of food is pair appropriately with [...]