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Sangria Recipes
Sangria recipes come in all shapes, sizes, with about as many variations as they are ideas; however, the common denominators in the vast majority of Sangria recipes are wine, fruit and bubbly water or soda.
Party Sangria Recipe
This Sangria recipe is perfect for big summer parties - always a favorite, you may consider doubling the recipe.
Basic Sangria
The beauty of the basic Sangria recipe is that it's as delicious as it is easy, but it only gets better as you spice it up with your own additions! Really, it is hard to add the "wrong" ingredient here, think favorite fruits, spice and liquors. Chill and enjoy!
Red Wine Basics
red wine basics
Fruity Sangria
This Sangria recipe maximizes the fruit content and adds a new twist, using a white wine, instead of the traditional reds (however, if you are a red wine fiend - feel free to still use your favorite red). Buckle-up for a fruit-punch like flavor that is perfect for a backyard BBQ this summer.
White Wine Sangria Recipe
Basic White Wine Sangria Recipe
Host a Wine Tasting Party
A Wine Tasting Party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and experiment with new or unusual varieties. Pairing wines with cheeses will only enhance your tasting experience. Read on for a list of ideal cheese and wine pairings.
How to Taste Wines
Learn the basics of wine tasting - look, smell and taste, it's that easy.
Mimosa Recipes
Mimosas are often associated with special occasions or brunch events, bring your special occasion to a new level with a few new Mimosa recipes. From the traditional OJ and champagne to the Mama Mimosa, these recipes promise to add a festive flare to any occasion.
Peach White Sangria Recipe
White wine sangria recipe with peaches
Italian Wine Guide
Italian wines have a depth and character not seen in New World wines. The wines of Italy are reknown for their variety and versatility.
Spicy Sangria Recipe
Hot and spicy Sangria, a super summertime delight!
Clean Red Wine Spills
Cleaning Red wine stains
Chardonnays
An overview of chardonnay wines, complete with flavor descriptions, food pairing options and recommended chardonnays for under $15.
French Wine Regions
There are seven primary wine-producing regions in France. Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and Rhone comprise the dominant French wine regions, with particular tribute paid to the red varietals of Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone Valley.
Rieslings
Riesling Wines, Germany's greatest grape has made a name for itself in the modern wine market. Easy to pair with a wide-variety of foods and relatively easy to grow, make this wine a popular choice for wine connoisseurs and wine masters alike.
Dessert and Ice Wines
Top Ten Picks for the best dessert and ice wines available.
Pairing Wines
Pairing your favorite wines with foods should not be a daunting endeavor. Quick tips provide a starting point, but really matching foods and wines comes down to matters of personal preference.
Wine & Chocolate
Some say it cannot be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but if you have the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven! Whether you are pairing a delicate white chocolate or a lively dark chocolate with wine, there are a few pairing tips to keep in mind. Below is a selection of fine wines to serve next to your favorite white, milk or dark chocolate. Wines were reviewed and recommended based on taste, pairing compatability and price.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a full-bodied red wine that boasts considerable meal pairing versatility. While a frail grape to grow, when harvested under ideal circumstances it promises to compliment many meals and social gatherings.
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Italy's most popular white wine produced from the Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris grape varietal.
Cabs
Cabernet Sauvignon wines defined, described and recommended, along with food pairing suggestions to accompany your favorite Cabs.
Strawberry Sangria Recipe
Strawberry Sangria Recipe
White Lightning Sangria Recipe
White wine sangria recipe
Basic Mimosa Recipe
It doesn't get any easier than this, the basic Mimosa recipe calls for a bottle of your favorite champagne and orange juice. Two dashes of each and you are in business to celebrate a wedding, Mother's day, whatever the occasion - nothing says fancy brunch like a Mimosa.
Great Cabs Under \$10
Cabernet Sauvignon recommendations priced from $6-10
Riesling Wines From \$11-25
Top Riesling wine recommendations from four different countries for under $20. Get tried and true suggestions for easy to find Rieslings that are sure to pair well with your next Asian, seafood or cheese and cracker combination.
pair wine and cheese
Pairing Wine and Cheese
Shiraz/Syrah
Shiraz and Syrah defined, flavors profiled, food pairings suggested and producers recommended.
Malbec
Malbec wines defined.
Selecting wines
How to Select Wines
Wine Trivia
Wine trivia includes interesting wine-related facts and figures with a bit of wine history sprinkled in.
Passion Fruit Sangria
Use pineapple and passion fruit juice mixed with a sweet white wine, to make an unforgettable Sangria.
Champagne
Champagne and celebrations go hand-in-hand. Find out how Champagne is produced and grab a few suggestions for buying and pairing Champagne with your next celebration.
Let Your Wine Breathe a Bit
The whole concept of letting wine breathe, or aerate, is simply maximizing your wine's exposure to the surrounding air. By allowing wine to mix and mingle with air, the wine will typically warm up and the wine's aromas will open up, the flavor profile will soften and mellow out a bit and the overall flavor characteristics should improve.
wine and Italian Chicken recip
A super easy, ultra tasty recipe that calls for white wine, a packet of Italian salad dressing mix, chicken and pasta.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc defined, with flavor profiles and food pairing suggestions. Also includes a few key producers to try.
Bargainitalianwines
Interested in trying Italian wines, but not sure how to read the labels, determine the DOC or figure out who makes what where? Look no further, here are ten reasonably priced Italian wines to get you started.
Pinot Noir Recs \$10 and under
Pinot Noir recommendations very reasonably priced from $6-10.
Value Wines
Everybody loves a "good" wine find, it's even better when the find doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Check out these well-rated wines with equally attractive value pricing. Value wines are determined by the quality and cost relationship. Learn how to buy Cheap wines with good flavor and character.
The Patriot Sangria
The beauty of the Patriot Sangria recipe is that it's as delicious as it is easy, but it only gets better as you spice it up with your own additions! Really, it is hard to add the "wrong" ingredient here, think favorite fruits, spice and liquors. Chill and enjoy!
Merlot
Merlot defined, with flavor profile, food pairings and key producers listed.
wine legs
The streaks that form on a wine glass when the wine is swirled, are they and indicator of quality or merely physics at work?
Wine and Cheese Tastings
Wine and Cheese Tastings
Organic Wines
An introduction and review of Organic wines that are available to today's savvy consumer.
The Vertical Wine Tasting
The Vertical Wine Tasting
New Zealander Sangria
Sangria recipes come in all shapes, sizes, with about as many variations as they are ideas; however, the common denominators in the vast majority of Sangria recipes are wine, fruit and bubbly water or soda.
Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer wines are one of the hardest wines to pronounce, yet one of the easiest to drink. "Gewurz," meaning "spicy" in German is an apt indication of the wine's character and zest.
French Wines
Take a look at red and white wines from the famed French growing regions. Find out which wines hail from which regions of France, along with reviews and recommendations for key wine varietals and much more. French wines are an adventure in themselves!
Pinot Noir Recs from \$11-20
Pinot Noir wine recommendations priced from $11-20.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel defined.
Wine Gift Ideas
Wine Gifts Christmas Gifts
Rieslings under \$10
Best Value Rieslings under $10
Wedding Wines
When the subject of weddings come up, visions of meaningful wedding toasts and wonderful, bubbly champagnes often come to mind. But which champagne should your offer at your wedding? What about the best wedding wines to serve and savor on your special day? If you are a Wine Lover and are hoping to incorporate your passion for the vine into your big day there are plenty of unique and creative options to do just that!
How to Order Wines
An insider's guide on how to order wine at a restaurant.
Wine Clubs
Wine club reviews and wine club recommendations consolidated on a single site.
Passion Fruit Mimosa
This recipe takes the Basic Mimosa and turns it up a notch! Once you've enjoyed a Passion Fruit Mimosa, it is unlikely that you'll settle for the standard OJ and bubbles during your next celebratory brunch.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc wines defined, described and recommended. Food pairings and pronounciation guide for Chenin Blanc.
Italian Wine Classifications
Italian Wines Classification systems.
Cabernet Sauvignon Review
Red wine reviews. A review of four terrific Cabernet Sauvignons, that would work well in a tasting flight or solo. Price range $8-25. Cabs from Columbia-Crest, Gundlach Bundschu, McManis Family Vineyards and Penfolds.
Wine - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Wine guide site.
The Horizontal Wine Tasting
The Horizontal Wine Tasting
Dessert Wine Club Review
A review of Sutter Home's Sweet and Dessert Wine Club.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc wines defined, described and recommended.
A Closer Look at Wine Closures
Screw caps on wine bottles, were once a sign of inferior wines, but they are on their way to becoming the wine bottle closure of choice for many winemakers.
Sangiovese Definition
Sangiovese definition of Italy's dominating red grape.
The Big Eight Wine Tasting
The Big Eight Wine Tasting
Chardonnay Bargains
Great Chardonnay recommendations priced under $10.
Barolo Wine Recommendations
Barolo Wine Recommendations
pocket wine guide
Best Value Wines pocket guide
St. Patty's Day Sangria
Irish Sangria uses Irish Whiskey and red Wine for Saint Patrick's Day
Wine Serving Temps
Wine serving temperatures vary depending on the varietal and style.
value shiraz
Find the best values in Shiraz and Syrah wines for under $10.
10 Ways to Tour the California
10 Ways to Tour the California Wine Country: Napa Valley and Sonoma County
Poached Pear Recipe
wine poached pear recipe dessert wine recipe
Cooking with Wines
How to cook with wines to enhance a variety of dishes.
Value Merlots
Top ten reasonably priced Merlot wines for under $10.
Tannins
Definition of Tannins in Wines
Sherry Wine
Sherry Wine Spain
Irish Toasts and Blessings
A collection of the best Irish Toasts, Blessings and Proverbs.
Wine Sulfites
wine sulfites
Old World vs. New World Wine T
Old World vs. New World Wine Tasting
The Wine and Chocolate Tasting
The Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Acidity
A working definition of the acidity found in wine.
Spanish Wine Regions
Spanish Wine Regions Wine Regions of Spain Wines from Spain rioja
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in the Bourdeaux and Loire Valley regions of France to produce a fruity, red wine that is delicious both in blended and varietal form.
Chianti
Chianti, is both a wine and a wine growing zone in Italy's north-central region.
Chardonnay Recommendations
Affordability, availability and flavors that bow to most people’s palates, make Chardonnays an exceptional wine to have on hand for all occassions. Recommended Chardonnays are available in most states for under $15.
California Wine Club
Wine clubs are a dime a dozen these days, most offering a variety of wines that may or may not be all that up to snuff. In blows a fresh breeze...the California Wine Club. Read a full review of the California Wine Club.
Rose Wines
Rosé Wines
Meads
What exactly is Mead? It is a delicious honey wine that has been made and enjoyed for centuries. Some believe it is the world's oldest alcoholic drink.
Wines for Grilling
Tips for matching wines with grilled foods and barbecue for summer fun.
Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau defined.
Varietal
Define: Varietal. Varietals are the types of wines made from a specific variety of grape. For example, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are two types of varietals.
Washing Wine Glasses
It sounds simple enough, I mean you wash juice and milk glasses all the time, what could be so special about washing a wine glass? Truth is, wine glasses do need just a bit more care in the washing arena. Keep in mind that the liquid in the wine glass is typically a bit pricier than your jug of milk or orange juice, so the extra measures to ensure a clean glass could be viewed as merely protecting your investment.
Mulled Wines
Mulled wines, a seasonal favorite, learn how to make this classic mulled wine recipe - winter's best warming wine.
baked brie recipe
Baked brie recipe
Champagne Quotes
Great Champagne quotes to share at your next Champagne occasion.
Wine - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Wine guide site.
Mama Mimosa
Take your traditional Mimosa recipe and add a delicate splash of an orange liquer - this Mimosa is not called the "Mama Mimosa" for nothing!
Bodegas Montecillo
Bodegas Montecillo rioja winery
wine and wedding gift ideas
Wine as a gift itself, or wine-related accessories are among the most sophisticated gifts one can give! Weddings are synonymous with both elegance and romance, so it's fitting that a "wine gift" can bring the charm and allure of both elements to the wedding reception gift table in one fell swoop.
Rosé Wine Top Picks
Rosé wines rosato rosado pink wines summer wines
Serving Champagne
An overview of optimal serving conditions and food pairings for Champagnes and sparkling wines.
V. Sattui
V. Sattui Winery Profile wine tastings and tours
Maria Martinez-Sierra
maria martinez sierra award winning spanish wines rioja wines
chilling wines
Quick tips for chilling white wines.
Wines and pizza
Tip top wine recommendations to accompany your favorite Friday night pizza pie.
Jacobs creek
Three of Jacob's Creek wines are reviewed and recommended as great "value" wines. Give them a go for yourself: Grenache Shiraz, Chardonnay and Riesling.
Top 10 Holiday Wines
Top Ten Wines for the Holidays
Trebbiano
Working definition of Italy's Trebbiano grape.
New Year Toast
New Year's Eve toasts and quotes to make your evening a little more fun!
champagnes picks
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Picks for new year's
Osborne Wines
Osborne Wines Wines from Spain Spanish wines Grupo Osborne
Osborne Malpica Winery
Osborne Malpica Winery spanish wines
Vino Vocab
Vino Vocab - A Reference for Italian Wine Terms
Benziger winery
Benziger Winery Profile
CA Wine Club's Top 10
Wine clubs are a dime a dozen these days, most offering a variety of wines that may or may not be all that up to snuff. In blows a fresh breeze… the California Wine Club. Here are Bruce Boring's Top 10 Picks for Best Boutique Wineries.
Wine Club Options
A review of Wine.com's Wine Clubs .
Decant
Decant defined.
Wine's Body
Light-bodied, medium-bodied or full-bodied - wines come in a variety of weights and concentrations.
Aroma
The aroma of wine is a key component of the total wine tasting experience.
Halloween wines
Ways to include wines into Halloween festivities.
Pairing Wine with Soup
How to pair wine with soup, chili, and chowder.
Biodynamic Wines
Definition of Biodynamic wines.
Port
Port wines defined
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris
Red Wine Clubs
Red Wine Clubs
shafer
Sustainable farming trends in the wine industry and beyond.
GM Wine Club Review
A review of the Gold Medal Wine Club.
Thanksgiving Wines
A Thanksgiving wine guide for your Turkey day.
Gifts for Wine lovers
christmas gifts for wine lovers weddings birthdays father's day gifts mother's day gifts
Spanish Wine Classifications
Spanish Wine Classifications
Cellar's Wine Club
A review of the Cellar's Wine Club
White Wine Club Review
A review of the Solo Bianco White Wine Club.
Terroir
Terroir defined
Balance
A wine's balance refers to how it handles the key components of acidity, alcohol, tannins and overall flavor does one component overpower the other or do they complement each other with each sip?
Red Wine Club Review
A review of the California Reds Wine Club.
Piedmont
Italy's dominating Piedmont region, situated in northwest Italy, provides the landscape for growing the red Nebbiolo grape. The Nebbiolo grape gives rise to both the Barolo and Barbaresco wines - two red wines with international acclaim.
KL Wine Club
A review of K&L Wine Club's Signature Red Collection
Wine - Articles
An index of Articles for the Wine guide site.
Appellations
A working definition of wine appellations.
White Wine and Porto Mushrooms
White Wine and Mushrooms
Wine gift ideas
WIne gift ideas for father's day
Wine Online
Wine Online - the Best Sites for Buying Wine Online Online Wine Buying Guide
What to Drink with What You Ea
book review for what to drink with what to eat pairing food and wine
Christmas Dinner Wine Recs
Wine suggestions to accompany Christmas dinner. Whether you're serving ham, turkey, goose or prime rib - there is a red and white wine recommendation that is sure to please the guests gathered around your table.
Wine - TopPicks
An index of TopPicks for the Wine guide site.
Aging Wines
The process of aging wines
Mulled Wine punch
Mulled wines are a traditional favorite, no matter what the occasion, but Halloween presents a terrific opportunity to introduce others to its appeal.

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