Wine Tasting

As some of you diehard Rockss and Fruit fans know I embarked on a journey to taste through a case of "rare" wine some time ago. That links to the previous links and how the whole thing got started. Long story I got a case of leftover from a broker friend of mine who deals in cellars, parcels, some wholeslae etc. He sent me this case of "unsellable" yet "rare" wines taste through. It was supposed

Many people don’t know the true meaning of wine tasting, to them wine tasting is sipping and swallowing wine. People are amazed to find that there is a whole new aspect to wine tasting. Wine tasting is very vast then just sipping actually it’s an art that most of the people are not familiar with. It is used to distinguish the finest quality wine from the ordinary one. Wine is very refreshing a

I was invited to be part of a team dinner before our big meeting the next day. There about about twenty of us from all around the globe, and it was good to spend some quality time catching up with those I knew and getting to know others. What was also good was the dining place of choice for tonight, Archipelago in Burlingame, San Francisco. This restaurant aims to provide a distinctive European-As

With over 6000 wineries across the United States, there are ample opportunities for wine lovers to tour and taste. With the addition of several new wine trails across the country in the past few years, more and more people are enjoying visits to wineries. Did you know that every state in the U.S. now has at least one winery?Before you travel to your local winery or the nearest wine trail, consider that your wine tasting experience will involve several of your senses. To get the most from your visit, and to help you more readily identify your favorite wines for a purchase, let's talk about how to approach wine tasting in general. And while wine tasting shouldn't be complicated or intimidating, here are seven tips to consider:Limit Your Use Of Cologne Or Perfume: These scents, while generall

I recently had lunch with an old friend that I hadn’t seen for some time. Mark is a winemaker at one of the local Missouri wineries nestled along the river up near Agusta, about thirty minutes north and west of St. Louis. This is a busy time of the year for Mark, making sure that [...]

Learning the differences in wine tasting takes practice. Begin by sampling different types of wines and note the differences – is one fruitier than another? Does one have a smokier or wood taste? These subtle differences awake on your tongue with experience and the more wines you sample the better you become at telling differences. When you begin, [...]

This week’s menu, available through Thursday… I promise I am going to start getting these up on time. They change every Friday morning. Don’t know where my head goes sometimes! Complimentary Tasting 2005 Roussanne, Santa Barbara, Appellation Series $18 A romantic tryst between guava and pineapple, as they share a butterscotch sundae and lock eyes over a vase [...]

A few days wine tasting whilst surrounded by some of the world's most beautiful scenery is always a winning combination - and New Zealand is becoming more and more popular for wine lovers.The North Island offers places such as Hawke's Bay and Gisbourne - whereas the South Island's party capital of Queenstown is also noted for its wine production.However, the most famous wine region is Marlborough at the top end of the South Island.

I am a big fan of tasting parties. At the wine tasting party we hosted recently, I caught myself standing at the island in our kitchen just smiling and taking in the scene of our living room filled with people we love. The sound of that many people having fun is the greatest blessing on any home. The world is too full of people telling you what you should like, giving you intimidating rating

You do not need to be a wine expert to enjoy a wine-tasting holiday. There are now vineyard tours and wine tastings in some of the best wine growing regions of the world that now cater to all levels of interest. There is nothing better than staying in a holiday villa or cottage and enjoying [...]

By: Great Wine 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 [...]

Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, Kath Freer savours a taste of paradise in as-yet-undiscovered Puglia.Olive oil is considered as much a delicacy as fine wine here, as this region of Italy is one of the world’s biggest producers of both.As general manager of hotel Masseria Bosco, Stefano works with the De Padova family who have been olive oil producers for four generations. His tour of the 100-acre grounds includes a visit to the oil mill, where ancient traditions, such as shaking trees to free the olives, meet with the very latest machinery.

A Wine Tasting Party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and experiment with new or unusual varietals. It can help to break the ice and give your partygoers some great conversation down the line. I myself had a wine tasting bridal shower. Rather than the usual shower games we tried different wine and paired yummy food with it. It was a great icebreaker and gave guest that didn't know each other something to chat about.There are different styles of wine tasting parties that you can throw. Two general tasting terms you may want to know are, Vertical Tasting and Horizontal tasting. These are tasting terms used regularly in the wine world. A Vertical Tasting consists of tasting wines from several different vintages or years, that were produced by one winery.

Grape growing, spread all over the provinces, is an important resource for the region of Puglia, whose production represents15% of all wine produced in Italy.Enjoy a half-day tour in one of our old wineries whose long tradition is synonymous of great quality and experience. After hearing the history of the winery and its production, you will be shown part of the wine making process. Your guided visit will end with a tasting of different varietals together with some typical Pugliese food.

Premium Wine and Spirits did a free wine tasting tonight at Pedro's - I was pre-booked somewhere else, so Rebecca and Paul went to check things out. Here is what Rebecca had to say about the event...Friday night Wine Tasting at...Pedro's Inn? Fun crowd last night for the Premium Wines tasting at Pedro's. We tasted three white wines...and while I've always found wine people a bit intimidating, the presentation was pretty simple. Focus on color, smell (or if you want to be fancy...bouquet), and taste. And then pick a wine that tastes good to you. Hmmm...I can do that! The night started out a bit more highbrow but then turned into the usual Friday night at Pedro's...beer and jagermeisters. Hey...we tried...Wine tastingLearning about winePierreGood Peter and DavidCindy2 PaulsHappyRudy

Get your wine fun going in the East Bay with this week’s tasting menu at Rosenblum… Complimentary Tasting White & Rosé 2005 Rosé, North Coast, Appellation Series $6 (amazingly low final price!) Get the turkey ready for these bright cherries, raspberries, and strawberries that interlock with rhubarb and lemon 2005 Roussanne, Santa Barbara, Appellation Series $18 Stroll down a stony path lined with pineapple plants, through orchards of peach, pear and apple trees, as honey bees buzz about Reds 2005 Pinot Noir, Lone Oak Vineyard, Russian River Valley $22 ON SALE from $28 Run through strawberry fields until you’re almost exhausted, then refresh yourself with a cherry vanilla cola and candied figs 2005 Zinfandel, Richard Sauret, Paso Robles $25 Dive off a slice of cherry pie into a pool of decadently rich raspberry and blackberry jam 2005 Syrah, England-Shaw Vineyard, Solano County $35 Set the fireplace ablaze while the fig, plum, and walnut kuchen (German for cake) bak

Wine tasting parties are a great way to celebrate just about any occasion, and have become a growing trend. One of the key reasons for their popularity is that they often provide a fun, relaxed atmosphere in which wine enthusiasts can learn about and explore different wines.These parties should be about asking questions, experimenting with new wines, and having fun. However, you might be surprised to find that wine tasting parties can also be enlightening while simultaneously being a very fun way to entertain and make friends.With a little planning and creativity it’s easy to host a wine-tasting party that’s sure to impress your guests as well as yourself. Here are some tips that will be sure to make your first wine tasting party a smashing success.Tip #1: Decide A ThemeThe first step to having a wine tasting party is deciding the theme. There is no limit for the theme that you select. You could choose to have the theme be a specific country, in which wines from that country will b

How to Make Your Wine Tasting in NJ a Unique Experience You can find wineries being operated in many different places in the world. Some of these wineries are world famous, while others have an unknown quality to them. Regardless of people knowing about these wineries or not, the business of making great wines still goes [...]

How to Make Your Wine Tasting in NJ a Unique Experience You can find wineries being operated in many different places in the world. Some of these wineries are world famous, while others have an unknown quality to them. Regardless of people knowing about these wineries or not, the business of making great wines still goes [...]

Wine Tasting in Michigan Wineries Where Exceptional Wines Are Produced There are people who love the experience of being able to taste a wine before they decide whether they want to buy that wine. For these people going to a winery and being able participate in wine tasting is the only way to see if a [...]

A Wine Tasting Kit Makes a Great Present for the Wine Lover in the Family While there are different ways of learning about wines, some of these methods can prove to be quite costly. You can see about improving your wine palette by going to a winery and seeing what the different wines are that are [...]

Getting Ready for a Wine Tasting Event; Chicago Style It is a well know fact that wine has crept into all areas of our lives. You can find many people beginning to understand the differences in the wines as they take wine tasting classes or attend wine tasting events. These wine tasting events can happen anywhere [...]

Sampling Great Wines at the Temecula Wine Tasting Tour in Los Angles Wine is a favorite with many people and the experience of seeing wine grapes growing in rows for many miles is something that few people will ever forget. There are a number of regions in the world where you can see wine grapes growing [...]

Have you ever seen those stiff upper-lipped types doing a spot of the old wine tasting malarkey? You know the form – sip, swill, spit. Yuck! Well this information has been written to help you understand the form should you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to know what to do. And don't go thinking "I'll never have to do any wine-tasting" because you just don't know that for sure and the last thing you want is to be caught unaware.So, on with the tasting...Study The WinePick up your glass as elegantly as possible. There are two ways this can be done.a) For chilled wines – hold the glass by the stem and don't even touch the bowl.b) For wine served at room temperature – pick up the glass by the bowl and hold it cupped in your palm, the stem between your middle two fingers.Now that you have the glass comfortably in your hand, hold it at a slight angle against something white. If your hostess is worth her salt, she'll have covered the table in white linen specifica

On Wednesday night a bunch of us went out for a wine tasting. I want to thank Yvonne for hooking it all up for us, we had a blast. Here are a few pics from the big night out. Check out Lukes old hair. Awesome.