Articles related to "Grape Varieties"

The Wine Century Club is an organization which promotes the idea of diversity in wine tasting and appreciation and does not aim to sell wine.

Recently a major issue in the Australian wine industry has erupted around the identity of a grape variety previously thought to be Albarino.

Healthy, productive grapevines are possible with careful attention to their requirements.

Recent findings show that the Chasselas grape is Swiss, more specifically from the area around Lake Geneva that to this day produces the world's finest Chasselas wines.

America's first successful efforts at winemaking lead to the destruction of French vineyards. Second in a series on the development of America's midwestern wine industry.

There are literally hundred of grape varieties. What are the nutritional values of grapes? Find out the availability of table grape varieties throughout the year.

Grape vines have a wonderful tendency to mutate. Wine growers are taking advantage of these mutations to use familiar varieties to make new flavors in new areas.

Many thousands of different wine grapes are used around the world. From this diversity arises the enormous range of wines available.

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.

Cyprus wine has embarked on a noble journey towards quality, eschewing its past reputation as a mass producer of cheap booze intended for Eastern European markets.

With the English Wine Week approaching, here is a quick guide to the latest trends in the increasingly successful British winemaking industry.

Wine trails direct travelers to regions not commonly known as wine destinations where they are introduced to delicious wines and distinctive grape varieties.

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.

Wines are grouped as red or white, but in fact there are many nuances of hues, tones and shades in the appearance of this multifaceted drink.

Thinking of joining a wine club? Find out whether club membership is worth the money or just a cheap and convenient way of tasting wine delivered to the door.

Riesling is a classic example of the stunning wines that come from Alsace, France

Cyprus viticulture dates back to ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian times and the country boasts several lovely wine routes for discovering and tasting the local elixir.

VQA is a program assuring winemaking standards and appellation regulations, bringing Canada in line with other major wine producing countries.

Exploring the Special Relationship Between Wine and the Fungus Botrytis Cinerea.

Shiraz is the dominant red wine variety used in Australia, but many other varieties are are staking their claims.

A look at the interesting Burgunidan region of Pouilly Fuissé and the exceptional Chardonnays produced there

A closer look at outstanding wines from Australia's best regions

Expand your palate with a classic white wine from Austria: Grüner Veltliner

Learn about French wine online from the South of France. The Languedoc Roussillon region of the Mediterranean produces fine wine.

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

Old favourites and newcomers shared the trophies at the trophies at the 2008 AAVWS held in Mildura.

As part of their worldwide program of wine presentations, members of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux conduct a tasting event in Geneva.

Producers of the top Tuscan wine, Brunello di Montalcino, are under investigation for commercial fraud.

Greek wines are online, with wines from islands like Kefalonia and Santorini, so whether it's red, white, sparkling or even retsina, it can be bought on the internet.

Planting a hybrid grape designed to withstand -37 C, one couple near Kemptville produce a series of LCBO accredited wines with wild and humorous names.

Have fun with your friends, learn about Merlot wine and serve the perfect menu to complement this easy to drink red wine.

Learn how to throw an exquisite wine tasting party your friends will rave about from Toronto sommelier Anne Martin.

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.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the stunning winemaking region of Lavaux is filled with terraced vineyards, gourmet restaurants and quaint villages.

Australia's reputation for producing wine of quality and value is becoming more widely recognized as its exports increases worldwide.

There are sixty plus wine regions in Spain producing a comprehensive array of different wine styles.

Learning some wine tasting essentials will add enjoyment to the tasting experience for both experts and novices on the wine trail.

Take a Cyprus wine tour in the Paphos region to sample some of the best local wine on the island visiting both large and smaller boutique wineries.

Southern Italy is best known for pizza, pasta, and pleasantly quaffable red table wines. All that is rapidly changing.

A brief examination of the grape variety Chardonnay before exploring the traditional and then contemporary regions of current fine Chardonnay production.

Associated mainly with Switzerland, dig a little deeper and Chasselas wine puts in an appearance on several continents albeit not always under the same name.

If we look at wine grapes as the canvas the wine maker would be the artist that brings that canvas to life, creating a masterpiece called wine.

'Vin du Glacier' is sometimes used in English as a term for cryo ice wine, but the real stuff is actually a sherry-like solera wine for home consumption from the cask.

Swiss wines are big on quality, international prestige and awards - but not exports. Here's a primer about what has been dubbed 'the best wine you've never tasted.'

There are several regions in Italy that may not produce as many DOCG appellations as other regions, but still deserve recognition for their outstanding appellations.

The 2009 Vintage saw extreme weather conditions that contributed to low yields, droughts and some of the most devastating bush fires Australia has ever seen.

Albarino is a lively wine-crisp, aromatic, and slightly minerally. This popular Spanish wine offers a refreshing, affordable alternative to the usual white wine choices.

Organiser of the largest wine and spirits exhibition in the world, Vinexpo has published new figures suggesting that UK is the world's main wine importer.

Celebrate in style without breaking the bank by substituting sparkling wines instead of classic Champagne.

In a sea of brand names, one shines brighter than the rest: Taittinger