We interrupt our series on the wines of Italy’s twenty regions to present a very timely subject, Vino Novello, Italy’s version of New Wine. Once a year, starting in early November, Italy releases Vino Novello, to the delight of many, and to the eternal disappointment of...

Aside from the brief mention here and there with regards to the Wine Bug or Bugus Erectus, very little mention has been made as to how versatile a wine holder or wine caddy really can be! At the risk of sounding like an infomercial, I would like to point out why I love ...

Israel is a nation possessing a rich past. The turning pages of history find it at the center of the Bible, while present day finds it at the center of conflict. A country known for many things, wine is not necessarily one of them. Going into a liquor store and requesti...

For those who enjoy the taste of a fine wine, signing up for membership in a wine club may be just the ticket for quenching your thirst. Wine clubs are designed as special interest clubs that are tailored to educating their members on fine wines and also the sampling of...

There are several ways that you can store wine but without doubt the best and easiest for most people is in a wine rack. It’s the best way to ensure that your wine is safe when stored – even for a short period of time. Of course you must always ensure that your stored w...

Leftover wine may bring about problems for many of you that leftover food doesn’t possess. While it’s easy to throw a vat of macaroni in a Tupperware bowl or wrap a piece of bread in a plastic baggie, the same can’t be said for wine. When it comes to saving wine, there ...

Wine making has a rich history. It has been a part of humankind's diet over the centuries throughout the world. History books show this to be the case with the numerous quotes from almost all major civilizations about wine and its beneficial effects. For example, the Bi...

When most people think of school, they are usually transported back to their elementary school days, a time of crayons, grumpy cafeteria ladies, and tennis shoes filled with playground gravel. Because they are taken back to a time of youth, people don’t usually think th...

The kings of old had the most impressive wine collections in their castle homes. Fortunately, these days you can get the same without digging a moat around your home. Storing Fine Wine in Your Home If you have a large collection of wine bottles, a simple wine cabinet ...

It was only a few years ago that if you hear the word wine cooler the name Bartles and James came to mind. And if someone was telling you about their wine collection you pictured a massive underground vault. But the modern wine cellar coolers are nothing like those of t...