Wine Fermentation
Author: James Wilson
What is wine fermentation? In short, it is the complex action whereby the living organism of yeast breaks the sugar down into carbon dioxide and alcohol. The action of the yeast on the sugar continue...

What Is Corked Wine?
Author: Neil Best
What is corked wine? Keeping a wine bottle-sealed is probably the most important factor when it comes to maintaining a good wine. A cork is essential, as it keeps oxygen out of the wine bottle. If a ...

Wine Storage is the Key to Preserving and Aging your Wine
Author: David Chandler
Wine storage is key to the success of any collection. If you enjoy collecting find wines then you will want to look into the best of all wine storage options. There are many different ways to store ...

Monthly Gardening Reminders
Author: Brian Cook
As you work on perfecting your homemade wine, it is important to spend a little time each month tending to your garden. Here I have broken down by month some of the things that you will want to do to...

Wine Utensils
Author: James Wilson
Ideal wine making utensils to use for boiling ingredients & juices are those consisting of good quality enamel. If possible, try to purchase wine utensils sold under proprietary names, as they are o...

Wine Bottling and Syphoning
Author: James Wilson
The ideal utensils to use for wine making and boiling ingredients & juices are those of good quality enamel. Those sold under a brand name are most reliable. The utensils must not be chipped. It is...

How Sparkling Wine is Made
Author: Marcia Parks
There are three methods that may be used to make sparkling wine. These methods are: the Transfer Method, Charmat Bulk process and Methode Champenoise. Methode Champenoise is the most labor-intensive ...

Growing Hybrid Grapes
Author: Jim Bruce
Growing hybrid grapes is becoming more popular for wine and eating. This popularity comes from the fact that hybrid grapes can be grown in areas where the traditional European grapes cannot survive....

What Wine Really Is (Just In Case You Thought You Knew)
Author: Neil Best
Although millions of people across the globe enjoy wine, very few of them know exactly what it is about a particular wine that they enjoy. By understanding each of the different components of wine, y...

Wine, Wine, Wine
Author: Clyde Dennis
,p>What in the world is up! Was there a full moon or something? As I went through this past week I was struck by what seemed to be the theme for the week. I came to the conclusion that there are some...

Give a Swiss Fondue Party
Author: Micaela Ferrari
A Fondue Party is ideal for an informal evening with friends. This popular dish comes from Switzerland where villagers in the mountains had to rely on local produce, like cheese, wine and home baked ...

Champagne Wine
Author: Steve Austin
Champagne is without question the finest sparkling wine made in the world. Champagne is the name of the wine region located about 90 miles northeast of Paris. Champagne can contain up to three differ...

Wine Storage - Hints And Tips
Author: David Roberts
Few wine lovers are lucky enough to possess perfect purpose built, cavernous, subterranean cellars. Many of us have imperfect storage arrangements for our wine, but it is important to understand how ...

Syrah and... the Sex Appeal?
Author: David Roberts
It is a well established standard practice to apply all sorts of descriptors wine that go well beyond simply describing the taste, aroma, and texture. Indeed it has become somewhat of a tradition to...

Sherry - Spanish Sunshine in a Bottle! (part 1 - Introduction & Regions)
Author: Michael Johnson
Sherry is a fortified wine, made in Spain from three types of grapes: Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, and Muscat (Moscatel). Sherry-style wines made in other countries often use other grape varieties. Sherr...

Hello from Toronto (3) - Exploring Niagara Wine Country
Author: Susanne Pacher
Two days ago I took our European visitors on a little driving tour of the Niagara Peninsula, specifically to explore some of the 50 something wineries. My brother is a chef and very interested in exp...

Selecting the Right Ingredients for Home-Made Wine
Author: James Wilson
Tips for choosing the best home-made wine ingredients: Fruits must be ripe, but not over-ripe. A few shriveled grapes or black currants are unlikely to harm a brew. In the case of larger fruits such ...

Green Tea Stir-Fry Chicken Over Udon
Author: John Newman
Ingredients (4 servings) ˝ lb chicken breast 1 stalk scallion 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 lb Fresh, refrigerated or frozen udon noodles 1/4 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons light soy sauce ...

Choosing Wine On A First Date
Author: Neil Best
First dates are nerve wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend! One of the great things about wine on a date is that one bottle is a defined amoun...

Using Bargain Wines to Your Advantage
Author: Neil Best
Using bargain wines is often preferable for occasions when it would be unwise to to invest a large amount of money in expensive wine. Do you really want to use top-notch red wine for making sangria ...