Apr 13 2011
Think that you aren’t sophisticated enough or don’t fit in the right income bracket to enjoy wine-tasting? Think again. These tips will help you fake your way through a wine-tasting session – or develop a lifelong Epicurean hobby (the finest pleasures, not the most!). Supplies – All you really need is a good wine [...]
Apr 07 2011
My favorite wine is Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. I want to branch out from Napa Valley Cabs and experience some good Sonoma Cabs. So that you understand my taste, the following are my favorite Napa Valley Cabs under $30 a bottle: Clos Du Val, Charles Krug, Markham, and Napa Cellars. The one Sonoma Cabernet [...]
Apr 01 2011
Cabernet sauvignon is the most popular type of red wine. Get tips on cabernet sauvignon tasting and aroma in this free wine video. Expert: Jane Nickles Bio: Jane Nickles is the author of “Wine Speak 101″, and wine writer for “The Texas Wine and Food Gourmet”, and “Eat and Drink Magazine”. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA [...]
Feb 24 2011
The first 8 minutes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Episode 3 of Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course. http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bookdvd.html to buy the full five-hour set of the multi-award-wining tv series Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course. The third episode of Jancis Robinson’s Wine Course – a beautifully filmed tour of the world of wine presented and written by Jancis Robinson and [...]
Jan 21 2011
Three years ago a hospital in England became the first in Europe to prescribe red wine to its patients. Speaking on BBC radio, Hugh Johnson, a world-renowned wine writer said, “It’s very positive news that a hospital is taking this holistic view.” MY reaction to the hospital prescribing red wine at dinner was “HURRAY,” however, [...]
Dec 17 2010
Winemaker Rob Davis discusses his latest wine release: the 2006 Jordan Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine reflects not only the qualities of an excellent vintage, but also an elevated essence of Cabernet fruit due to strategic vineyard sourcing and extended bottle aging. After almost 35 years as winemaker, Rob Davis is thrilled to present [...]
Dec 03 2010
The Loire River in France flows through the Touraine region for almost 100 kilometres dotted with many amazing French chateau open to the public and a wonderful location for a holiday. There are 5 AOC wines (Appelations d’origine Controlees – wines of controlled origin and quality) awarded throughout this region: Touraine, Touraine Amboise, Touraine Azay-le-Rideau, [...]
Dec 02 2010
I found this article which claims that a 1/2 bottle of red wine is approximately 250 calories….so, probably close to 500 calories for a full bottle.