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Wine Harvesting In New Zealand 30 Dec 2012 | 05:00 am
Want to know an excellent location for producing great wines? Home of the wines produced in the southernmost parts of the world, New Zealand produces a small fraction of the world's wines. However, th...
How and Where Wine May Not Be Shipped 18 Dec 2012 | 05:00 am
If you're looking to send a bottle of wine by Federal Express, you simply can't. Under current federal law, it's illegal to transport alcohol in your household goods, or unaccompanied baggage shipment...
Bulk can be better 28 Nov 2012 | 05:00 am
Ever been short-handed on gifts when that unexpected occasion comes up? Next time you purchase wine, do it by the case. Buying in bulk will save you money (retail stores usually offer discounts on a c...
Give a Personalized Wine Gift 6 Nov 2012 | 05:00 am
When searching for the perfect wine gift, there is always the option of personalizing a wine order. Wine companies know that Americans enjoy personalized gifts. And so you can send a personalized gift...
Dessert Wines for the Seasons 29 Oct 2012 | 04:00 am
Many people enjoy wine with food. And then some pair wine with seasons. More specifically, certain dessert wines are better with certain seasons. Here is some helpful advice when you want to pair dess...
Recipe for mulled wine 28 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
To enjoy this winter warmer, take a bottle of inexpensive red table wine (like a fruity Spanish Rioja,) and add cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, sugar, and orange slices. Let the wine simmer (do NOT l...
Want to learn more about wine? Keep tasting. 27 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
In New York, I attended a class a tasting given by Master Sommelier Andrea Immer. After the class, she autographed my copy of her book "Great Wine Made Simple" by writing "tasting is the best way to l...
How to keep track of the wines you like 26 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
There is nothing worse than falling in love with a wine, and then forgetting what it was called (or even where it was produced), the next time you look for it at your local wine store. Whether you use...
Stock your library with a few great wine books. 25 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
My favorites? The Windows on the World Complete Wine Course by Kevin Zraly is a great basic wine book updated yearly that follows the course syllabus week by week. The Oxford Companion to Wine by Janc...
A Good Wine For Desserts 24 Oct 2012 | 05:00 am
Ice wine (or icewein) can certainly pair with other foods than desserts. Anything salty, like nuts, olive tapenade, or an antipasto platter with hard cheeses (parmeggiano-reggiano, etc.) and cured mea...
