Articles tagged: Wines
<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 next page>> written by Kristian Phillips The spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc is The Loire in France, however since the 1980’s New Zealand has been doing big things with this grape. If you like your white wines refreshing, fruity and a little zingy, then Sauvignon Blanc is for you. It also makes a great food wine. written by Kristian Phillips Malbec makes big, meaty red wines, which are full of lots of dark, spicy damson and bramble fruits. Perhaps slightly less well known than its Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon cousins, but by no means lacking in taste, Malbec displays clear characteristics of each. Here we get to know it a little more. written by Kristian Phillips Pinot Noir is a fiddly little grape to grow but when it’s at it best it produces some of the most esteemed and expensive wines in the world. Read on learn more about this exciting little grape. written by Kristian Phillips Riesling is an aromatic little white grape, which is full of flavour, sugar and acid. It really takes on the conditions of its surroundings meaning that the wines reflect the environment in which they are grown, be it the soil type, the climate or how the grapes are treated. Riesling wines come in a variety of styles from very dry through to lusciously sweet. written by Kristian Phillips Wine is a fantastic drink to enjoy on a summers day but sometimes you can get a bit bored of the same thing. This article gives you some ideas for wine cocktails. written by Kristian Phillips Red wine is traditionally associated with winter. There are many red wines that taste great in summer and the lighter ones are fantastic when chilled. written by Kristian Phillips This article discusses low alcohol wines. Are they as good as the wines with higher alcohol content? written by Kristian Phillips Wine is a fantastic drink but every so often you find you have imbibed a little too much and end up feeling a little worse for wear. This article give you a few tips on how to avoid that morning after feeling. written by Kristian Phillips Wine is a fantastic drink whatever time o the year it is. It is also something that suits the majority of people as there are so many varieties to choose from. written by Kristian Phillips Understanding French wine can be daunting, especially when you start to delve deeper into the mix of regions, grape varieties, complex laws and labels that make up the country’s wine industry. To help you on your way, we’ve put together a short guide to French wine so you can get an idea for the types of wine that you can expect from each region. written by Kristian Phillips Italy is said to be the second largest wine producer in the world and boasts a myriad of winemaking regions, each producing a diverse array of wines. With reports of 900,000 registered vineyards (enough for one vineyard for every seven people) and more native grapes than any other wine country. written by Kristian Phillips New Zealand is somewhat of a newcomer to the world of wine, especially when you compare it to the likes of France and Spain. But that’s not to say that New Zealand wine can’t stand up to its old world rivals. The country exports a vast amount of its wine production, makes arguably the best Sauvignon Blanc on the planet and its Pinot Noir is beginning to create a stir. But with over 10 New Zealand wine making regions to choose from and each producing some very diverse styles of wine. written by Kristian Phillips Any Spanish wine tour wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Rioja. It has been the epitome of Spanish wine for generations after all. However, Rioja is not the only wine coming out of this country. Here we take a look at how other Spanish wine regions stand up to their famous rival. written by Kristian Phillips This article extols the virtues of a Mediterranean diet. Eaten regularly and with moderation it can be something that makes you healthier and is really great to eat over summer with a good bottle of wine. written by Kristian Phillips Summer is upon us and barbecue is starting to fill the air. This article talks about some of the wines that work well with barbecued food written by Kristian Phillips This article discusses Italian food and wine and gives an overview of Italy and its specialties. written by Kristian Phillips This article talks about the health benefits of drinking wine. It discusses why wine can be seen as healthy and what it is in wine that makes it healthy. written by Simply Self Storage With the harsh climatic conditions that the city of Ann Arbor can have for most times of the year, temperature conditioning has gained immense significance. The indoor living spaces are almost fully temperature conditioned in most places of this city and now the trend is shifting toward storing belongings in temperature conditioned facilities too. These units are known as climate control storage units, and Ann Arbor is steadily gaining a reputation for it. written by Kristian Phillips Louise Truswell works in the wine industry. She has been writing about wine for couple of years and is particularly interesting in helping enthusiasts enjoy wine, including grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon. written by John Michael Shiraz is a well-liked little grape, often said to be one of the most popular in the wine world. It really started to make a name for itself when Australia started producing affordable versions a couple of decades ago. And with Shiraz production there going through the roof, many people consider the Aussies be masters of this grape. However, that’s not to say that any search for Shiraz should be focused just on Australia. This article will demonstrate that other winemaking countries have followed in Australian winemakers’ footsteps and are doing great things with the grape. written by John Michael Merlot is a very well known grape in the wine world and this is largely due to its role as a key blending buddy in wines from Bordeaux in France. However, the reputation that it has gained for producing some of the most prestigious and expensive wines on the planet (such as Margaux and Paulliac), arguably has overshadowed its use elsewhere. In this article, we demonstrate that Merlot is more than just a great blending partner and that it also has a really important role in its own right. written by Kristian Phillips This article gives you some tips on wine and what to drink with certain types of food. It stresses the importance of wine being a social drink and therefore ideal to have at a dinner party. written by Kristian Phillips Wine makes a great gift. This article explains why wine is a fantastic gift for friends and loved ones alike written by Kristian Phillips This article talks about spring and how the wine that you have been drinking over winter may not fit the season. Now is the time to change your tipple of choice and break into a new range of flavours written by Kristian Phillips This article compares buying wine at a supermarket to buying wine online. It gives the advantages and disadvantages of both and compares and contrasts them written by Kristian Phillips This article discusses cases of wine and their availability both in the supermarkets and online. written by Kristian Phillips This article gives an overview of red wine and talks about the imagery and emotions that are associated with this drink. written by Kristian Phillips New Zealand has got an enormous amount to offer on the wine front. It is most well known for its Sauvignon Blanc coming out of the Marlborough region, but other regions and grapes are now becoming increasingly popular and important for New Zealand’s wine industry. written by Kristian Phillips Over the last few decades, German wine has acquired a somewhat negative reputation of being cheap and sweet. However, German wine is much more than just Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch and Hock. The country boasts a range of good quality and great tasting wines - you just need to know what to look for and how to get the most from them. written by Kristian Phillips If you think of Spain, bullfights, paella and flamenco probably spring to mind. Rioja may also feature well up your list and rightly so, as it contributes to a vast proportion of Spain’s wine exports and is almost certainly one of, if not, the most well known wine to come out of the country. << previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 next page>> |