Wines and Spirits

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Swedish Glögg 2011-12-23 12:12:49

submitted by Marie Larsson of the Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Every Swedish family has their own favourite variation, but the main ingredients are the same [more...]

The better way to market fine wine: Teach and learn or wine and dine? 2011-11-23 14:19:47

New wine drinkers can be easily swayed by competing marketing material that can overwhelm their own personal preferences despite having tasted a different wine [more...]

Delicious Cocktails To Please Your Guests 2011-11-21 18:06:39

by Kadence Buchanan. A large aspect of the success of a dinner party is determined by the cocktails that you make available. [more...]

The Science and Mechanics of Wine Swirling Explained 2011-11-19 14:38:32

Why exactly is it that orbital shaking generates a wave that propagates around the inner edge of the glass, churning the liquid as it travels [more...]

Pairing Sicilian Pastries and Desserts With Sweet Wine 2011-03-21 14:08:38

by Levi Reiss. Can you believe that an independent Sicily would rank seventh in the world for wine production? And Sicilians really love their desserts [more...]

Find Your Way to Your First Wine Storage Rack 2010-12-02 11:20:22

by Melanie Hudson. Wine racks give that special touch to the room and no wine collector will ever enjoy his hobby without owning one. There is much more to wine racks than just functionality. [more...]

Pairing Wine with Chinese Food 2010-11-19 10:39:07

by Jimmy Cox. In the far north of China where the climate is cold and kaoliang abundant, Kaoliang wine, which is somewhat stronger than Russian vodka or English gin, is commonly drunk. [more...]

Italian Wine Label Rules 2010-11-17 12:57:25

by Todd Alexander. There are two parts to any Italian wine label that consumers should pay particular attention to. These include the producer or winery name and the geographic origin of the wine. [more...]

Is Your Cellar Suitable for Wine Storage 2009-11-20 08:47:13

by Melanie Hudson. There are three wine storage golden rules to follow! A wine cellar has to be dark, humid and cold. All of those three conditions are crucial for right aging of your wine. [more...]

I Love French Wine and Food -- A Red Beaujolais 2008-11-20 12:53:59

by Levi Reiss. If you are looking for fine French wine and food, consider the Beaujolais region of southeastern France. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you'll have fun on this fact-filled wine education tour in which we review a local red [more...]