For all its snobbish reputation, wine can be fun. The fun is in making the selection, buying by the case, opening a bottle from time to time and discovering the exact moment at which such a wine blooms, so to speak, with its maximum bouquet and mellow goodness.An example of the heights to which this art of selection can develop was furnished one spring day by that California oenophile, Dr. Salvatore Pablo Lucia. He was visiting a few cellars in...more
Matching Cheese with a good wine can be more difficult than it sounds. Although wine and cheese are meant to go together, there are a few things to make the pairing more successful and the taste better for both. Many people may assume a red wine goes best with cheese, but in fact it is white wines that actually tend to go better and compliment the flavour.Just like matching wine to foods such as poultry, fish and beef have some pairings that are...more
Wines are libations of gods and goddesses. The Greek god Dionysus is considered as the god of ecstasy, frivolity, and wine. In Roman mythology, he is called Bacchus and known as the god of liberty through the pursuit of pleasure and sensualism. Shesmu is the Egyptian god of wine who was believed to be a demon who slaughtered in the name of justice. Ash is the Egyptian god of the vineyards who protected them from pests and all forms of malignancy. Odin, the supreme god of the Vikings, only drinks red wine. Acan is the name of the Mayan god of wine. Whatever culture or civilization it is, its mythology has a god that loves wine. It is no surprise that remnants of wine making supplies could be found among archaeological finds. So the wine making is indeed an art, and an art mosr of us do not possess!Types of Wine at Your CommandConnoisseurs and aficionados love to drink the best wines in the world. It is very instructive to know the wine making supplies that are used in making your own wine by understanding the different types of wine. The ten most popular types are the following:▪ Cabernet Sauvignon has the color of deep red and rich is considered as the King of Red...more
In spite of the title I really do love wine and food from Italy, France, Germany, and other countries as well. And who among us can reject a bargain? But I also hate wine and many aspects of the wine scene. Let me explain my top ten reasons for this love-hate relationship. Previous articles discussed the unconscionable expense, the embarrassing...more
There are numerous benefits to drinking wine every day, in moderation. When the medical studies first came out with this news, not surprisingly people were somewhat sceptical. Drinking alcohol everyday was not something that was normally recommended by doctors or health care providers. However, when drunk in moderation wine can provide benefits to...more
Rabbit Wine OpenersRabbit Wine Openers are the wine opener of choice for people around the world. They are truly a great invention and many companies produce them. Rabbit Wine Openers come in a variety of styles and prices. It's easy to find cheap effective wine openers at your local grocery store and it's also easy to spend hundreds by ordering them online. Amazon.com is a very popular online store that sells a variety of Rabbit Wine Openers.Some are designed specifically for people whose wine preferences lean more toward a $400 bottle of Château Margaux than a $2.99 bottle table wine, the award-winning Metrokane Golden Rabbit Wine Opener corkscrew is a treasure. The corkscrew is made of all die-cast, triple-plated titanium gold-- a special alloy that matches the luster of gold but with more durability. Even better for wine fans, it retains the feature that has made the Rabbit Wine Opener corkscrew so popular among enophiles--it pulls a cork in three seconds flat. The Rabbit Wine Opener features two gripping handles that latch on top of a wine bottle. A third top handle drives the corkscrew into the cork and then quickly removes it, just like that. Metrokane corkscrews are...more
When satisfying tasty wine and cheese pairing, the important thing you have to know is: If it tastes good, do it! I am sure you have heard all the best known chefs explaining about what cheese works with a wine; however, when it comes down to it,...more
Austin will never be the same with its upswing economy. Young professionals and businessmen work hard during the day and expect to even play harder during the evening. The night life is evolving to suit these changing crowd and the shifting tastes....more
With the Met Office predicting a scorcher this summer, more and more BBQs are being pulled out and getting cleaned up ready for a season of outdoor entertaining. But it's not just the food we need to think about to deliver the perfect al fresco...more
Ask anyone who is passionate about a particular sport or hobby and they'll tell you that to get started, you need the right equipment - a cyclist needs a decent bike and helmet, a golfer needs a good set of clubs. What they don't tell you up front is...more
The world of wine is often discussed as though there are hard lines of demarcation in the wine producing regions. This is not even remotely the case as is seen by the fact that French winemakers developed much of the wine producing vineyards in the...more
As summer begins, it almost seems that the town of Aspen should go into seclusion for the next several months, with a sign reading "Closed for Season" hanging from their city limit signs. When it comes to Aspen, people are attracted to three main...more