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Jun 14, Wine 101: An Introduction to Wine 14 Jun 2017 5:37 PM (7 years ago)

Here it is, Wine 101, an introduction to wine for beginners! Well the world of wine and wine tasting doesn't have to be intimidating. You can easily start down the road to being a true aficionado.

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Jun 14, Glasses Per Bottle of Wine 14 Jun 2017 5:36 PM (7 years ago)

Knowing how many glasses per bottle of wine you can expect can really help plan your next wine tasting or dinner party. Read on to find out about how much wine you need and how much you should pour.

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Jun 14, Wine Tasting Themes 14 Jun 2017 5:35 PM (7 years ago)

When hosting a wine tasting, there are several types of wine tasting themes you can use to make your wine tasting party more fun and entertaining.

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Jun 14, How to Make Vinegar in a Barrel 14 Jun 2017 5:34 PM (7 years ago)

To make vinegar you only need wine, air and time. However, this is a fun set-up to make a continuous fermentation in a barrel which will supply you will years of delicious homemade wine vinegar.

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Jun 14, Printable Wine Tasting Notes Template 14 Jun 2017 5:33 PM (7 years ago)

Get your wine tasting notes template here! We have a few different options for printable wine tasting notes sheets in PDF form. Wine tasting is just not complete without taking good notes.

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Aug 5, Is Trader Joes Wine Good? 5 Aug 2016 9:28 AM (8 years ago)

Ever wondered if it is worth it to shop for wine at Trader Joe’s? Trader Joes wine selection has improved over the years. While not top level fine wine, there are many decent options for good prices.

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Mar 3, Barolo Wine 3 Mar 2014 10:51 AM (11 years ago)

Barolo wine is one of the most famous, and rightfully so, wines of Italy, coming from the northern region known as Piedmont. Learn more about the wines and their styles here.

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Mar 3, Riedel Wine Glasses: All Hype or the Real Thing? 3 Mar 2014 10:48 AM (11 years ago)

Riedel wine glasses have become almost ubiquitous, available in several different styles, sizes, and levels of quality.

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Dec 18, Best New Years Eve Champagne? 18 Dec 2013 1:54 PM (11 years ago)

What is the best New Years Eve Champagne? I'll explain what is typically drank to celebrate this festive evening and how you can find just the right sparkling wine for your party.

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Dec 19, Loire Valley Wine Region 19 Dec 2011 1:48 PM (13 years ago)

The Loire Valley wine region in France is a conglomeration of dozens of appellations that follow along the Loire River valley from practically the middle of the country to the west coast.

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Jul 29, Brunello Wine 29 Jul 2011 2:11 PM (13 years ago)

The Brunello wine region is a small sub-section of Tuscany which produces a powerful, age-worthy red wine of the same name.

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May 12, Sancerre Wine 12 May 2011 9:48 AM (13 years ago)

Sancerre wine is made from Sauvignon blanc grown in the Loire valley of France. Learn more about the wines here.

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May 11, Vouvray Wine 11 May 2011 10:46 AM (13 years ago)

Vouvray wine comes from the Loire Valley in France from the hillsides along the river around a town of the same name. Learn more about the wines here.

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May 3, Muscadet Wine 3 May 2011 11:51 AM (13 years ago)

Muscadet wine is an often misunderstood and under-appreciated wine from the western Loire Valley of France.

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Mar 29, Wine Tasting Scorecard 29 Mar 2011 12:04 PM (14 years ago)

Here you can download a simple wine tasting scorecard you can print out to help you score wines as you taste them. There is also ample room to take down your impressions of the wines.

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Mar 29, Wine Tasting Forms 29 Mar 2011 11:44 AM (14 years ago)

Wine tasting forms help to organize your wine assessment and learning. Here you can download wine tasting scorecards and forms to use at your next wine tasting.

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Mar 29, Southern Rhone Wine Region 28 Mar 2011 11:19 PM (14 years ago)

The Southern Rhone Valley is a large Rhone wine growing region that includes many appellations. Chateauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most famous and makes wines that rival the best in the world.

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Mar 11, Northern Rhone Wine Region 11 Mar 2011 2:24 PM (14 years ago)

The Northern Rhone Valley in France is the birthplace of some of the best wines in the world, particularly the thrilling reds of Cote Rotie and Hermitage. Read more about its wines here.

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Aug 3, Pinot Gris Wine 3 Aug 2010 10:32 AM (14 years ago)

Pinot Gris wine is commonly produced in the Alsace region of France. It should not be confused with the wines of Italy called Pinot Grigio, even though they are technically the same grape variety.

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Aug 3, Gewurztraminer Wine 3 Aug 2010 10:31 AM (14 years ago)

Gewurztraminer wine is an often misunderstood wine because of its bold, flamboyant personality. Yet the best, particularly those from Alsace in France, can be stunning.

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Aug 1, Grenache Wines 31 Jul 2010 9:56 PM (14 years ago)

Grenache wines are not the most well known varietal wines, compared to more widespread grapes such as Cabernet and Merlot. Yet, its influence has grown and grenache has become more popular.

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Aug 1, Zinfandel Wines 31 Jul 2010 9:53 PM (14 years ago)

Zinfandel wines are arguably the most Californian of wines. This grape variety, while having roots in Europe, is almost exclusively grown in California and makes a slew or rich, wild wines capable of

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Jul 29, Cabernet Franc Wine 29 Jul 2010 10:58 AM (14 years ago)

Cabernet Franc is a lesser-known relative to Cabernet Sauvignon. Much is used as a minor blending grape in Bordeaux-style wines, but great Cabernet Franc wine is produced in a handful of regions.

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Jul 29, Nebbiolo Wine 29 Jul 2010 10:53 AM (14 years ago)

Nebbiolo wine is produced primarily in the north of Italy, most famously in regions such as Barolo and Barbaresco, capable of producing some of the best wines in the world.

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Jul 22, Merlot Wines 22 Jul 2010 2:24 PM (14 years ago)

Merlot wines are quite popular and ubiquitous in the world of wine. While the grape is originally from Bordeaux, examples can be found from many other regions.

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Jul 22, Syrah Wines 22 Jul 2010 2:22 PM (14 years ago)

Syrah wines have gained popularity and now come from many wine regions around the globe. Learn more about this grape variety which originated in the Rhone Valley of France.

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Jul 22, Cabernet Sauvignon Wines 22 Jul 2010 12:21 PM (14 years ago)

Considered by some to be the king of wines, Cabernet Sauvignon wines are some of the most popular and widespread in the world.

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Jul 22, Pinot Noir Wine 22 Jul 2010 12:17 PM (14 years ago)

From arguably the best grape variety on the planet, Pinot Noir wine is capable of breathtaking greatness, with all the complexity, nuance, subtlety and grace one could hope for.

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Jul 21, Grape Varieties 21 Jul 2010 2:36 PM (14 years ago)

There are hundreds of grape varieties grown in the world, many of which are used to make wine. Learn more about some of the most popular types of grapes used to make the world's most famous wines.

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Jul 21, Sauvignon Blanc Wine 21 Jul 2010 2:33 PM (14 years ago)

Sauvignon Blanc wine is produced in many areas around the globe but originates from France where several regions produce wines from this grape variety.

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Jul 21, Riesling Wine 21 Jul 2010 2:31 PM (14 years ago)

Riesling wine is often misunderstood. Known for producing overly sweet wines in many new world wine regions, it really is best from its birthplace in Germany and Austria.

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Jul 21, Pinot Grigio Wine 21 Jul 2010 2:30 PM (14 years ago)

Pinot Grigio wine is one of the most popular dry white wines today. Generally produced in Italy, these simple tasty wines have gained popularity as an inexpensive light white.

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Jul 21, Chardonnay Wine 21 Jul 2010 2:26 PM (14 years ago)

The Chardonnay wine grape is one of the most famous and widely planted wine grapes in the world. It produces some of the best white wines from France and California along with many other regions.

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Jul 21, Chenin Blanc Wine 21 Jul 2010 2:24 PM (14 years ago)

The most respected Chenin Blanc wine comes from various areas of the Loire Valley in France. Learn more about this grape variety and the wines it produces here.

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Jul 7, Piedmont Wines 7 Jul 2010 12:06 PM (14 years ago)

Piedmont wines come from the north of Italy, in a region by the same name. While best known for their complex wines made from the Nebbiolo grape, there are several styles from various sub-regions.

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Jul 6, Tuscany Wine 6 Jul 2010 3:02 PM (14 years ago)

The Tuscany wine region is a large region of Italy north of Rome on the west side of the country. It produces a vast amount of wine, some of which is among Italy's most famous and sought after.

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Jun 22, Rhone Wine Region 22 Jun 2010 9:45 AM (14 years ago)

The Rhone wine region in France is a large area spanning from the south of Burgundy down to Provence, following the Rhône River. It produces a bevy of rich wines from several appellations.

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May 5, Champagne Wine Region 5 May 2010 11:52 AM (14 years ago)

Champagne, produced in the Champagne wine region, is the king of sparkling wines! Learn more about it and Champagne wines here.

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May 4, Burgundy Wine Region 4 May 2010 10:17 AM (14 years ago)

The Burgundy wine region is at once one of the most famous, the most simple and yet the most misunderstood, difficult to understand and frustrating. Learn more here.

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May 2, Bordeaux Wine Region 1 May 2010 8:28 PM (14 years ago)

The Bordeaux wine region is probably the most well known wine producing region in France and its wines are some of the most famous anywhere.

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Apr 30, Amarone Wine 30 Apr 2010 11:42 AM (14 years ago)

Amarone wine is one of the most intriguing, but also controversial, wines from Italy. Learn more about them here.

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Apr 27, Italian Wine Regions 27 Apr 2010 12:44 PM (14 years ago)

Here is an introduction to Italian wine regions, covering the various regions and sub-regions that make various styles of wine.

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Apr 27, French Wine Regions 27 Apr 2010 12:43 PM (14 years ago)

There are many French wine regions producing beautiful and diverse wines from around the country. Learn more about them here.

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Apr 27, Submit Your Wine Photo 27 Apr 2010 7:57 AM (14 years ago)

Submit your favorite wine photo here! The best wine-related photos will be featured on our free newsletter.

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Mar 3, Wine Aroma Kit 3 Mar 2010 1:44 PM (15 years ago)

A wine aroma kit is a collection of vials with scents in them that match many of the commonly encountered wine aromas. By training your nose to recognize various scents you can evaluate wines better.

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Dec 18, Burgundy Tasting 18 Dec 2009 1:02 PM (15 years ago)

Here are notes from another Burgundy tasting dinner I attended, mostly red Burgundy.

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Nov 12, Wine Bottle Wax Capsules: How do you open them easily? 12 Nov 2009 1:54 PM (15 years ago)

Tired of fighting those tough wine bottle wax capsules that seem to take forever, and lots of muscle, to hack through? Here is a quick and easy solution to open wine bottles with wax capsules.

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Apr 14, Wine Tasting Game 14 Apr 2009 10:51 AM (16 years ago)

Planning a wine tasting game or two is a great idea if you are planning a wine tasting party. It can be a great way to get your guests involved and make the experience fun as well as educational.

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Apr 9, Zind Humbrecht Alsatian Wine Dinner 9 Apr 2009 11:05 AM (16 years ago)

I recently had the good fortune to attend an awesome 20 course dinner with a huge range of Alsatian wines, mostly Zind Humbrecht. Here are my tasting notes.

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Mar 31, Red Burgundy at Delmonico's in Las Vegas 31 Mar 2009 10:04 AM (16 years ago)

Another night of great food and wine, this time red Burgundy at Delmonico's in Las Vegas, celebrating Andy's birthday.

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