Wine Sediments

Yes, I said “the holidays.” They’re really not that far away … no sense pretending. While you’re on the party circuit, you’ll, no doubt, want to be a proper guest and tote along a bottle of wine or two. You might want to check out the byobags from Built NY.
A dazzling array of colors, […]

Under the heading, “The Rich Keep Getting Richer,” your favorite celebrity or athlete just might be earning another fortune by making their own wine.
Carlos Santana does it with Mumm Napa (Santana DVX); Joe Montana, a longtime wine collector, has his Montagia Howell Mountain Cabernet (more info here), though their wine is used primarily at […]

It’s a common fact that white wines, rose and even a few red wines taste better when they’ve been chilled. I’m not a wine expert, and even I know that. But what if you haven’t had time to plan ahead and properly chill your wine? Getting a properly chilled wine by putting it in the […]

One of the pleasures of being a “grown-up” is that we get to have grown-up parties. Although potlucks are fun, so are wine tasting parties. In the recent issue of Blueprint magazine, there is a terrific piece on throwing a wine-tasting dinner. As the tagline promises, “If you can shop and toast […]

Not being heavily knowledgeable about wine, I’m always looking for ways to learn more. A recent issue of Cooking Light magazine had a helpful little section on improving your wine palate. Karen MacNeil, a Cooking Light wine columnist and author of The Wine Bible, gives us the following helpful tips:
Buy a basic, neutral-tasting white […]

Docs say so. Good enough for me. Different cultures, like Italians, are definitely onto something when they include wine with every meal. A recent article in the September issue of Natural Health magazine says,
“Research has shown that red wine is rich with powerful antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol. Numerous studies show that these grape compounds […]

Need something to get or keep the conversation going at your next soiree? Check out these nifty disposable wine coasters from Greener Grass Design. A bargain at 48 for $8, it’s sure to liven things up a bit. And since you’re, ahem, already there and shopping, take a gander at these colorful carafes, complete […]

When the h-o-t Summer temperatures are too much for you, take a departure from your usual glass of wine and enjoy a Summer Cocktail instead. In our house, this White Wine Strawberry Sangria is affectionately called “Mom Juice,” but whatever you call it, its delicious iciness is perfect when temperatures are soaring.
White Wine Strawberry […]

Recently I’ve become a wine collector. The only reason I have become a wine collector is because I’m not drinking the stuff faster than I’m buying it. Unfortunately, with our recent 100 temperatures, I’m more apt to reach for a Frozen Lemonade Cocktail, which has become our House Summer Drink of 2006, instead of a […]

Why not? A recent issue of Italian Cooking & Living recommends La Corte Re 2003 to go with the full-bodied flavor of pizza and pasta. An offering from Chris Raglands collection, its robust ruby color will draw you in and the intense palate of wild berries will keep you drinking more.
From the 2003 harvest in […]