Wine

Making Homemade Wine

Making homemade wine is a tradition that many people still continue today. Many people assume that making wine is a difficult process and I am here to tell you that it is not. Making home brew is simple but it can be time consuming and once you start it is hard to stop and what was once a small hobby becomes more like an obsession.

How to Grow Grapes - The Secret to Amazing Wine

Learn the ancient art of growing grapes to make amazing wine. Discover the varieties of grape and the importance of the right soil and climate.

Make Beer at Home

Home brewing is an expanding pastime for folks who need to make beer at home and drink something that cannot be found in the aisles of a local spirits store and it is becoming more popular all the time. Discovering the way to make beer at home is not that tricky, though new hands should trace recipes conscientiously to ensure results that are drinkable and palatable.

Homebrew Beer - 6 Great Reasons to Get Started Now

If you are a beer advocate and enjoy the fine taste of a delicious brew, then you will love what you can achieve with homebrewing. Making homebrew beer is a hobby enjoyed by a great many people, but what makes it so popular? Here are six top reasons why you too will want to get started now on brewing your own.

Beer Making Kit - 5 Points to Help You Decide

Are you considering buying a beer making kit, or maybe wondering whether homebrewing is for you? A wide array of people are already enjoying this fine hobby and its delicious rewards, but to help you to decide for yourself and about getting a kit, here are five points for you to consider.

Alessi Corkscrews - Wine Openers With Attitude

Do you like to think of yourself as a twenty four hour party person? Perhaps you're more a weekend socialiser who likes a few friends around to share good food, good wine and good times. Well, it's not a hot party if you don't have a few "A" listers. Don't know any? Well that's about to change. Let me introduce you to Anna G, Alessandro M and Don Banana to mention a few. They are certified "A" listers. They're part of the Alessi Corkscrew range.

I Love Kosher Wine - A New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

I love kosher wine so much that I am doing a series on fine and perhaps not so fine kosher wines tasting them with a variety of kosher foods. This article explores a wine coming from what may be an unexpected source, New Zealand. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.

A Glass of Wine a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Drinking wine daily offers significant health benefits. Learn more about the advantages and how to best preserve wine when less than a bottle is consumed.

New Beer Products in Thailand

Fluid Asia Pacific, one of Thailand's leading beer importers recently announced its newest lineup of draught beers that will be available in the country as of March 1, 2009. The company has been importing beer into Thailand, both draught and bottled, since September, 2005 and now has its largest product line ever.

Storing Red Wine in Wine Bottle Refrigerators

When you think of wine bottle refrigerators, chances are, you think of storing white wine there. In North America, most people are accustomed to serving red wine at room temperature and white wine chilled. This is actually not necessarily the best way to go.

South African Dessert Wines

Dessert wines are, by definition, high in alcohol. This alcohol is made from the increased concentration of sugar in these wines and the two combine to define them. The ratio of water to sugar can be changed by actually adding sugar, unfermented grape juice or honey before fermentation or must afterward.

Kosher South African Wines

A wine begins its koshering once plucked from the vine, as it is sown and cultivated in the same way as other wines. It may be picked by anyone, not necessarily a kosher or Jewish person. The grapes to be used for the wines are then taken to the winery, where they are crushed.

South African Pinotage Blends

The Pinotage range of South African wines has not always been favored among local and international critics. However, it is gaining increasing acclaim as its flavors are refined and appreciated for their unique appeal.

The South African Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is originally from Bordeaux, and is indigenous to southwest France. It is a dry white wine that, due to its remarkably refreshing quality, is enjoyed the world over by many discerning palates. Although its origin is in Europe, Sauvignon Blancs are now being produced in America, New Zealand and Australia. It is also one of South Africa's favored varieties, and our vines have yielded fantastic produce.

Wine Making

Making wine is extraordinarily simple. Wine is made when yeast is added to grape juice or most any other kind of juice. The basic ingredients are juice, yeast, sugar and water. The yeast consumes the sugar in the juice mixture and produces carbon dioxide gas and alcohol. The carbon dioxide gas bubbles out of the juice and what is left is wine. It's just that simple.



Food and Wine Pairing For the 4th of July

Great Wine Ideas for the Grill, BBQ and 4th of July Celebrations! Suggested domestic as well as French white and red wines for the seafood or red meats.

Culinary Career Focus - What is a Sommelier?

If you are considering a career in cooking and you are a lover of wine, then working for the position of the Sommelier or the Wine Steward is the best cooking career choice for you. A Sommelier is a trained professional who works in fine restaurants. A Sommelier specializes in all the aspects of serving wine. It is a much more sophisticated role as compared to that of a wine waiter.

A Wine Lover's Weekly Review of $10 Wines - A Fizzy Low-Alcohol Kosher Italian Red

Times are tough. Don't give up on life's little pleasures. Each and every week this sommelier and wine enthusiast will review a $10 (or cheaper) bottle of wine, pairing it with food and cheese and give you his unbiased opinion, and lots of information on the wine, the grape variety, and the winery. You may find a bargain or save your hard-earned money. Get your wine rack ready.

A Wine Taster's Guide to Environmental Wines - A Look at Lageder Red

When looking at wines for your next wine tasting event, consider an environmental wine like the reds of Alois Lageder. A red wine club favorite, Lageder's wines offer a history of environmental winemaking perfect to share with your guests as you pour a glass.

Choosing the Ideal Summer Wine

If you plan to go on a picnic during the summer, packing a dependable wine bottle is a must in order to enjoy what the season has to offer. This is especially true if you plan to around some exotic locales and try to enjoy the best of what Mother Nature has to offer.

A Guide to Buying Port As a Gift

Port is a strong but sweet wine made from regular red wine that has some distilled grape spirits poured in during the fermentation process. This prevents the fermentation from completely settling in, boosting alcohol content while lending it a distinctively sweet flavour in the process.

How to Choose Among a Variety of Red Wines

Principal force among the french wines the Bordeaux region comprises over 125,000 hectares of vineyards which is greater than all of Chili. Among the more prestigious wines in the region are the grands cru classes of which the most popular ones are now selling at record prices. This price increase was mainly due to the exceptional vintage that was attained in the year 2005.

Wine For the Holidays

During the holidays, a good glass of wine is the perfect treat to top off the occasion. Holidays are a time of bonding and cheer, and having the perfect wine to go along with your festivities will make the celebration that much sweeter.

Home Brewing Beer - A Fantastic Hobby and Pastime - If You Know How!

Having spent a couple of hours with a friend the other day in our local bar I was staggered at how much the evening had cost. It was the price of a small mortgage! All so we could have a couple of drinks in a bar that had no atmosphere and very few people. The smoking ban really has reduced the amount of customers visiting bars these days. And the cost certainly doesn't help! So this got me thinking. Why not try brewing my own beer? Many years back I had tried my hand at wine making with some success, well I enjoyed it anyway.

Learn About the Varieties of Muscat Grapes

Muscat grapes are mostly grown for table grapes, raisins and more importantly, wine. It belongs to the species Vitis vinifera of which 99% of the world's wine is produced. Ranging from white to almost black in color, Muscat grapes are harvested very late in the growing season, which contributes to their very sweet taste. With over 200 varieties and derivatives read on to learn about some of the main varieties of muscat grapes and their origin.

Wine Tasting For Beginners - 3 Easy Steps

I hope you haven't allowed the 'rituals' of wine tasting to keep you from exploring many types of wine. Learning about and trying different types of wine can really be a lot of fun. It can be a nice way to spend an evening with friends and family sharing a bottle of wine that you just discovered.

Learn How to Store Wine

A small wine fridge is a perfect way to store your wines correctly. Available in a variety of sizes and qualities, these mini fridges are designed with your wine in mind.

Paso Robles Wine Region, Coming Into Its Own Style

The Paso Robles Wine Region is finally coming into its own, and getting past its Napa-want-to-be phase. We are seeing a style emerge that eventually will be uniquely Paso Robles. This is both good for wine lovers as well as Paso Robles.

Wine and Cheese For Beginners

There is a great deal to know about wine besides the difference between red and white. Wine can be a very enjoyable experience as long as you pick, store and serve it correctly. The ability to pair wine with food correctly is a great skill and can really make an impression on a date or at a dinner party.

Make Your Own Beer -

Have you tried to make your own beer yet? I love brewing my own beer and so do some of my female friends. Men might think that brewing beer is a male prerogative , but that is simply not true. There are a growing number of women who now brew their own beer. We love drinking it as well and that includes my 80 year old mother.