The Origins of Wine and Winemaking

Wine and wine making has a long and venerable history. When was the first wine made, and by whom?

Something To Wine About

I've always believed that wine should be a celebration of life. One should certainly never have to succumb to drinking bad wine. So I found it disheartening, as I walked down my local supermarket's wine aisle last week, and noticed the overriding presence of commercially branded, bulk-produced, labels. Where are the unique wines that offer a different tasting experience?

Wine - Cheese Secrets

Don't be afraid to taste new cheeses and try new wines...

Wine Terms You Should Know

Don't be put off by wine terminology. Understanding a few terms will go a long way toward helping you understand wine.

I Love German Wine And Food - A Baden Pinot Noir

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 southeastern region of Baden, both on its own and with food. Was it a bargain?

Beer Receptacles Throughout Time

Mankind has enjoyed beer for hundreds of years. After many years, many aspects of making and drinking beer have changed, making a beer drinker's experience more complete and desirable.

Making A Margarita

Have you ever tried to make a margarita at home? Did it taste like those delicious drinks that you get while at a great Mexican restaurant or were you less than happy about it? Do you want to make a great margarita but don't know how? This article explores some of the more important things to consider when making a margarita.

How To Make Wine At Home

Wouldn't you love to be able to create your own wine from the comfort of your own home. Why buy when you can make.

Troegs Nugget Nectar - Nugget Nectar Is Nectar Of The Gods

Troegs is an independent microbrewery located in Harrisburg, PA and has long been known, especially amongst us Pennsylvanians, to produce some very high quality and tasty microbrews over the years. Here are the details on one of my newest favorites... and I think you'll love it too!

Your Wine Collection Is Who You Are

What is in your wine cabinet or wine cellar? What do you collect and how many bottles of wine do you collect? Wine collecting and drinking can be a form of art that many people take seriously as well they should. Think about how many hobbies exist in the world is wine drinking any different? Yes and no would probably be the most appropriate way to answer that. Wine collecting is a hobby but it also represents a life style and that life style is what you make it.

Ernest Gallo - Raising Our Glasses In A Tribute

His legend, unbeatable. His reputation, peerless. His name, household. His gift, wine. Ernest Gallo, the man behind so many bottles and vines, passed away on March 6, 2007. Living to a ripe old age, he was only a few weeks shy of his 98th birthday.

The Blaggers Guide to the Internet- Brewriana

I love getting freebies, anything will do. If its free I have a hard time resisting temptation not to accept, even if its total rubbish! As a result of this, I spend a great deal of my time on the net, actively hunting them down. When I started, it was for entirely different reasons, mainly that I begrudged paying my monthly Internet bill to AOL for my access. I came upon a plan to offset the ongoing cost by trying to get the most out of it and try my hand at getting loads of bargains and items for little or no price. Now, I have it down to a fine art, and nowadays I could not do without it! Here for the first time ever, I will reveal my secrets of what you have to do to get yourself some quality goodies from the web, without it costing hardly anything, and blogging your way around the various companies for unadvertised stuff!

A Short History Of Wine

Humans have been making wine for over 8000 years. It is believed that the first wines were from the Neolithic period and that the first winemakers were women, as the Neolithic cultures were matriarchal. More recently though (get date), we give credit to the ancient Greeks for dispersing the vine throughout their area of influence

I Love French Wine And Food - A Red Beaujolais

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 Beaujolais region of southeastern France and reviews a red Beaujolais wine. Was it a bargain? I'll make specific recommendations, and won't be silent if I'm unhappy with a wine.