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by WineLover on April 5, 2012

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Wine Glasses

February 5, 2012

Would you believe that the glass you use to drink wine actually makes a big difference in how the wine tastes? It’s true! One of the best things you can do to make sure that people enjoy the wine you serve is to serve the wine in quality glasses. The best wine glasses are: Transparent [...]

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How to Serve Wine

December 2, 2011

Few people will complain if you serve wine at a party. Even so, there are a few guidelines you can follow to make sure the wine you serve is the best it can be. Wine Serving Temperature Different types of wine taste best when served at particular temperatures. Type of Wine Temperature Instructions Sparkling wines [...]

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How to Pair Wine With Food

October 6, 2011

Because people almost always drink wine alongside food, it’s important to know that certain wines compliment certain foods better than others. So if you’re at a restaurant or throwing a dinner party, it never hurts to try to pair your wine with the food you’ll be eating. Classic Wine and Food Pairing In the not-so-distant [...]

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How to Buy Wine

September 20, 2011

In some regions, wine is sold in supermarkets and bulk food stores as well as in specialty wine stores. In others, state or local laws require that wine be sold only in specialty stores. Supermarkets and Wine Supermarkets often have good prices on wines, so if your local store carries a wine you like, you’re in [...]

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How to Order Wine at a Restaurant Without Embarrassing Yourself

September 8, 2011

Ordering wine at a restaurant can be intimidating—like you’re being thrown into a complex ritual without knowing the rules. But if you know the basics, it’s pretty straightforward. Bottle or Glass? The age-old question—get a bottle or order by the glass? In general, ordering by the bottle is more cost-effective. But there are reasons to order [...]

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European White Wines

August 31, 2011

As with European red wines, the best way to find out if you like a particular European white wine is to try it. Country Region Wine Name Grape(s) Austria Multiple regions Grüner Veltliner Grüner Veltliner France Bordeaux Bordeaux Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon Burgundy White Burgundy, Chablis Chardonnay Rhône Condrieu Viognier Loire Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc [...]

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European Red Wines

August 29, 2011

The best way to get to know whether you like a particular European red wine is to try it. But which should you sample first? One way is to try a European red made from grapes used in varietal wines you like. The following table will help. Country Region Wine Name Grape(s) France Bordeaux Bordeaux [...]

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White Wine Varietals

August 24, 2011

Red wines aren’t the only grapes that have varietals, white wines cultivated in the United States, South America, and Australia are also named for the type of grape used in their production. This table covers some of the most popular white wine varietals. It explains their general characteristics and lists the regions that produce the [...]

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Red Wine Varietals

August 22, 2011

Since most of the wines cultivated in the United States, South America, and Australia are called varietals, meaning that they’re named after the variety or type of grape they contain, what are the names and characteristics of those grapes … and where do they come from? This table covers some of the most popular red [...]

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