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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
ClassicWines.com has collected a wide range of wine columnists in an effort to present visitors with a broad spectrum of wine writing. Read more to find out what innovations ClassicWines.com has instituted, and why stopping by might be worth your time.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Visitors to Peak District hotel and restaurant The Maynard could have been forgiven for not realising there was a credit crunch; a wine tasting event hosted by John Hattersley at The Maynard recently was oversubscribed, with over 100 tickets sold and many more people wanting to attend.
Local vintner John Hattersley was pleased to welcome...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
As the days get warmer and longer, light foods will rule the table. As such, wines that are light, chilly, and not too serious are needed as well. While some may think that wine selection is ruled by our bodies, it can also be ruled by the weather. Our taste for wine is influenced by the weather as well as how the wine tastes. Heat is the enem...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Alcohol, for years, has gotten a bad reputation for having zero health benefits and numerous social implications. While this has painted it in a bad light which has, to some degree, influence 35% of adult Americans not to drink at all, it has also led to research to confirm the negative stigma associated with alcohol.
The research that result...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Drinking wine has often been said to be an acquired taste. I agree one hundred percent! When I first started drinking wine, my exploits were limited to fruity wines that are normally associated with the younger drinkers. I am speaking of the easily pallatible white zinfadel. One cannot dwell on the past, but we can revel in the present and eag...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
With all of summer's festivities, like Naperville's Ribfest, barbecue takes center stage for casual dining. If beer is too filling and vodka tonics or margaritas are too strong, wine may be your beverage of choice. With barbecue's rich, bold and spicy flavors, a slightly chilled red zinfandel is an ideal pairing with this summer fare.
Zin cit...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Once you have found the wine whose taste thrills you, the thing to do is run, don't walk, to the same store where you got it, and buy a few more bottles from the same lot. This is good advice because if you wait a few months to buy another bottle, it may not taste the same. Remember that few wineries are able to supply unchanging flavor and ar...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Ok, if you haven't got any friends to invite to dinner, then this article isn't for you.
But if you are planning a special occasion and your drinks cabinet is overflowing with various bottles of wine, just how much thought have you put into the wine glassware that you are going to use and in particular which glasses will you serve your guests ...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
As the warm sun and colors of our Indian Summer is upon us and I have a couple of things I want you to think about.
There's always that question, when you are out shopping, about which wine best complements certain foods. I suggest that you let the food choice dictate your wine selection. Select the salient tastes in the dish and match the win...
Friday, June 6, 2008
Brandywine “Big Bang” BBQ
July 4, 5 & 6 ~ 12-5 p.m
http://www.bvwinetrail.com
Come to southern Chester County, PA to celebrate the Fourth with a bang-up BBQ weekend at the six vineyards and wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Each winery will be hosting wine tastings, vineyard and cellar tours, live music, ar...