Being that summer is finally here, it is time to put away our gloves, hats and long underwear and embrace the sun shining on our faces! And what better way to spend a lazy summer day than by touring your local winery or vineyard? Many people assume that if you want to visit a winery you have to travel far distances to the larger vineyards of the Napa Valley, the Loire or the Hunter Valley. Truth is, you dont have to travel very far at all to experience the wonder that is t…
Wineries Focus on Corporate Gift-Giving
According to Wine Spectator, wine consumption has increased over the years, making wine a more desired gift during the holidays.
Wine Labels Decoded
Even for the avid wine drinker, deciding on a bottle of wine can be a daunting task with so many varieties of wine on the market today. Wine labels dont help either with the various terms in foreign languages and the small print. Sometimes reading a wine label makes you feel like you need a secret decoder ring, but rest assured that this is not to confuse you the customer, but rather to help you. The information on the label is there to tell you about the wine and also the w…
Wine Tasting in Northamptonshire Revitalizing the Taste Buds for Corporate Event
Wine looks the same when poured in a glass, but it tastes different to your taste buds. It all depends on your taste. Do you often find it difficult to select the brand of wine you like best? Well, this time you get to participate in some simple fun filled ways of judging your taste profile through some exciting corporate events.
Waterford Crystal – Improve The Taste Of Any Wine.
Wine tastes better when the correct shape glass is used. It tastes even better from lead crystal glasses, I cannot explain this, it just does.
Waterford Crystal is deservedly the most acclaimed lead crystal ware in the world. There are many imitations, but none matches Waterford glass for design, cut and clarity.
Lead crystal resonates easily. You can demonstrate this by running your finger around the top, you will feel the glass hum. This is the effect that film produc…
What Is A Mojito?
Not only is the Mojito one of the most popular cocktails in the world, but people love to talk about it too. Its mentioned on TV, its in books its doing the talk show rounds, its all over the place. So I looked it up a few recipes to see what all the fuss was about. Its a minty drink with rum. Sounds like something I would like, so I decided it was time to try the Mojito.
What Is Tea Cupping And Why Is Tea Cupping Important?
What is Tea Cupping?
What You Should Know Before Buying A Wine Rack
For some people, the storage and acquisition of wine is more than just a hobby, it is an art.
Wine connoisseurs all know that the proper storage of wine is important to its final flavor. Once it is already bottled, wine will still mature and gain body and flavor. Proper care should be taken when handling wine, or else its potential for greatness will go to waste. To keep their wine well preserved, the discriminating connoisseur will choose a proper wine rack.
How to B…
Why All Wine Connoisseurs Must Purchase A Wine Storage Cooler
As the years pass, the quality and taste of wine changes. The manner in which wine is stored can either slow or hasten this natural process. Whether you are storing white or red wine, sparkling whine or champagne, it may be necessary to invest in a wine storage cooler in order to protect your assortment of fine beverages.
Wine storage coolers are available in a vast array of stores. Even the lower end consumer retailers have gotten into the party. It is not uncommon to fin…
Wine Accessories – A Wine Lover’s Mark
The popularity of wine spreads all over the world. This drink loved by all, is perhaps one of the oldest alcoholic beverages available. A true wine lover not only loves to drink it, but also loves to serve it to other people. For a wine connoisseur, a wine rack is a must to have in his house.
Wine Labels Explained
You may remember the old adage ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover’, but is the same true about a bottle of wine? Can you judge wine by its label?
Wine Tasting A Preference For Red Or White
For many of us wine is something of a mystery and when we are buying wine it comes down to a simple choice between red and white and what our local supermarket has available in its “special offer” bin. But wine really isn’t such a mystery at all and, in this area at least, a little knowledge can get you a very long way.
The starting point is to understand the different types of wine available and here we can divide wines into five main groups.
Red Wine.
Red wine is f…