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Jul132018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

What Is Kir? It Is Wine Cocktail with French Flair

Lifestyle

The Burgundy region of France is known for a variety of great foods and drinks. Dijon has given its name to savory mustard. True Champagne comes from the northern part of the region, while the rest of the region produces great red and white wines. Currants are among the region's most famous fruit. Combining some of that wine and currants together makes another classic Burgundian delight; the refreshing aperitif or cocktail known as Kir. The Foundation of a Kir is White or Sparkling Wine While red wines from Burgundy are as famous as any around the world, Burgundy also produces great white wine. However, the reputation of Burgundy's white wine has suffered from a marketing decision. The first experience many Americans had with white wine used to be Gallo Chablis, an inexpensive wh...

Jun52018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Overview on Spanish Wine and Wine Growing

Business

Spanish wines are as diverse as the country and Spain is the largest wine producer in the world. It has a varied climate from the “Green Spain” area on its northern Atlantic Ocean/Bay of Biscay coast to the desert climes of Almeria of the south-east, on the Mediterranean Coast. There are 62 wine regions some of which are internationally famous such as Rioja, Priorat and Ribera del Duero. But there are many other good quality wines from smaller producers. From dark red hefty oak-aged wines to light dry white Fino the country is more than worthy of a vineyard exploration. Spain has vines growing across most of its vast landscape with 2.9 million acres under the vine from Jerez de la Frontera in the south-west to the north-east Rioja region there is a wine produced to suit all pocke...

Mar292018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

What Is Organic Wine And Biodynamic Wine

Lifestyle

Organic Wine The laws to certify a wine as 'organic' are different from country to country, so a wine that is organic in one country may not be in another. An organic wine is made with grapes grown without the use of industrially produced fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. During the wine making process, there is little or no manipulation with such technologies as reverse osmosis, excessive filtration, and flavour additives. Usually fermentation takes place with the use of wild yeasts instead of the cultured varieties. The use of sulphites is very hotly debated. Many wine makers claim the addition of sulphites is necessary to produce a stable wine, while others insist their use is not required. (It is important to note that sulphites occur naturally in wine as a...

Aug262017 by adminNo Comments

Housewarming Present Ideas They’ll Actually Love

Home & Garden

Housewarming parties are a fun excuse to get together with your friends. It’s also a wonderful time to give your friends a gift that they can use. Instead of grabbing that traditional bottle of wine or picking up a bouquet, find something unique they’ll actually enjoy. Use these ideas to help you get started. Wine Opener Instead of that typical bottle of wine, go one step further and make it a gift set by pairing it with a wine bottle opener. Think about getting the Oeno Box Solid Wood Corkscrew Wine Opener from Williams Sonoma—a model that’s not only functional and long-lasting, but beautiful as well. Made in France, the compact, solid opener has a vertical handle crafted from walnut that removes the cork with one smooth pull, so there’s no yanking or struggle required. Tree...

Apr262017 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

The Joys of Shopping for Wine Online

General, Lifestyle

While you do enjoy occasionally browsing the local shops for wine, there are times when another approach works best. How do you like the idea of shopping for wine without having to leave home? There are several excellent reasons to settle into a comfortable chair, select the wines that you want, and arrange to have them delivered. Here are some examples to ponder if your wine cellar is beginning to look a little empty. Information You Can Put to Good Use One of the first things you’ll notice is that the right online wine shop offers all sorts of information. It’s not just about the vintage of each wine or a few facts about the vineyard where the wine is aged. You’ll also find reviews from professional critics and comments by those who have enjoyed a particular vintage. If you happ...