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Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known grape varieties in the world but Franc, it's lesser known parent is worth seeking out.

Red wines are blended for various reasons, both good and bad.

Recognition of Virginia wines at this year's SFCWC sends the wine world a clear message--Virginia is for Wine Lovers, particularly Viognier and Cabernet wines!

The Gold Medal Winners Are Listed Below.

With the rising popularity of take-out sushi and bento boxes for dinner at home or picnics, choosing wine to go with the variety and spiciness of the food is a challenge.

What is ice wine and why is it so expensive?

Day trippers looking for a fun and enjoyable outdoor experience may want to pack a lunch and visit Three Fox Vineyards.

South Africa is a world of unexpected pleasures of fabulous food and fine wines in extraordinary settings, all amidst lush winelands overlooking pristine beaches.

Five distinct wineries comprise the spectacular appellation of Old Mission Peninsula, superb wine growing country approved in 1987 as one of Michigan's four AVAs.

The Yarra Valley wine district near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia produces world famous award winning wines. This relatively small region has over 60 wineries to visit.

Reviews of 18 wines by our New World Wine Tasting Panel.

Bendigo is now one of Victoria's premium red wine producing regions

Washington wine country's fastest growing viticulture area now contains six distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVA), unique for their soil, climate and wine flavor.

Ontario's Prince Edward County has generated a great deal of excitement as a world-class wine region since being promoted to a Designated Viticultural Area in June 2007.

Visit a Northern Virginia Winery tasting room with a renovated French-style farmhouse.

Bordeaux is the centre of wine production in this corner of France, but there are other nearby regions producing delicious and often more affordable wines.

Lake County, CA is located north of Napa Valley. The 39-degree longitudinal line passes through this county.

The 2007 vintage has been raved as the finest yet for Niagara reds and Ontario wine lovers have been anticipating their release since the grapes were picked 2 years ago.

The 2006 Toronto Wine and Cheese Show is 23 years young, offering everyone with an appetite for good food and drink a plethora of choice. And since it's my birthday today too- I humbly offer you a gift- a roundup of some of the finest in food and drink on offer at this year's show.

Two tiny wineries with locations off the beaten path in the Columbia River Gorge offer great promise for affordable, food-friendly red and white wines.

La Terrazza Restaurant and Peller Estates Winemakers hosted an evening of Italian gourmet food and Canadian wine in British Columbia.

Goose Ridge Estate Winery can't be seen from Interstate 82 as it passes through the Tri-Cities area of Washington State, but its vineyards are highly visible.

The range wines from Hahn Estates in the beautiful scenery of California's Monterey County are worth seeking out.

The wines of Lourensford have quickly become some of the region's best.

Nova Scotia, Canada has been perceived as a hostile environment for commercial winegrowing. Like Niagara, the key has been to find suitable varieties and wine styles.

Part One in a series of two articles, reviewing some of Israel's finest red wines.

Virginia - America's Oldest Wine Region Matures

The 20th anniversary of this catastrophic event is being celebrated by Santa Cruz winemakers who vividly recall the event.

Take advantage of Christmas savings and specials this year and shop online stores for these 20 great gifts for guys, all under $30.

Pearmund Cellars is a quick getaway for the residents of the congested District of Columbia metropolitan area. The winery is also accessible from Northern Virginia.

We are all familiar with champagne, but few people have tried sparkling red wines.

California's Paso Robles wines.

The star of Chilean red wines and the grape that gives the locals cabernets their distinction, carmenère has had enjoyed a storied history.

Sure you can detox at this spa, but for those looking to pamper their palates, Chef Fracchioni's tasting menu is not to be missed.

Tuscany is famous for rolling hills, sprawling vineyards and outstanding wine. While Chianti is the region's most famous appellation, it produces several others.

Choosing wine to go with a special dinner, party food, or just a burger and fries? Chris Inns divulges the secrets of tasting wines and pairing them with meatless meals.

Connecticut's young wine industry not ready to challenge America's top wine producing states, but its wine trail indicates the Constitution State is making progress

Visitors to Colorado who appreciate good wine will want to head for Evergreen, just thirty minutes Southwest of Denver, and enjoy a delightful afternoon at Creekside.

You may not need to pay $100 or more for a fine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. There are Napa Valley alternatives to the well-known, more frequently reviewed wines.

It has been said red wine should be paired with beef and white wine with fish and chicken. The rule may not be so strict, but it's still a helpful guideline.

Book a Waiheke Island wine tour and delight in a decadent day of breathtaking views, award-winning wineries, world-class wines, and mouth-watering olive oils.

Second in a two-part series on Israel vs. California wines.

Located on the east side of Lake Michigan, visitors have a choice of many different styles of wineries and wines. Discover the terroir of Lake Michigan Shore.

Located on the Western Slope region of Colorado, Palisade is referred to as the "fruit basket" region. Wineries abound in this Colorado area west of the Rocky Mountains.

There are times when it is good to go outside theold adage of red wine with red meat, white wine with white meat.

Visit the charming country inns and hillside vineyards of Mexico's Ruta del Vino: the large Ensenada wine region that produces the greatest percentage of Mexican wine.

Some things just naturally get better with age - is a saying often reffering to wine. Wine certainly gets better with age, but does the same hold true for the winemaker?

Our tasting panel revisits the current wines of South Africa.

From Ontario meats, cheeses to wines- there was something for every taste at this event spotlighting some of the best of the region's food.

Journey into Prince William County, Virginia and discover the rich history of The Winery at La Grange property and the quality wines offered in the winery tasting room.