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International Carmenère Day and the Resurgence of a Vintage

  • Antonio Evans
  • November 26, 2023

International Carmenère Day: A Toast to Chile's Wine Renaissance By Antonio Evans In the wine community, few narratives are as enthralling as the resurgence of the Carmenère grape, a variety that has experienced a remarkable revival in Chile's vineyards. International Carmenère Day, ce... Read More »

Unlocking the Secrets of Champagne Aging: Does It Improve Quality?

  • Antonio Evans
  • September 8, 2023

Aging Champagne: A Deep Dive into Quality Enhancement Champagne, a symbol of celebration and luxury, often raises the question among wine enthusiasts: does its aging process truly enhance its quality? This exploration seeks to answer this by examining the intricacies of Champagne aging and its impa... Read More »

Critics Taste The World's Oldest Champagne Bottle

  • FriendsEAT
  • January 29, 2018

Bubbly sure goes down easily...but did you know it takes a really long time to make a bottle of champagne? Yup. A non-vintage Champagne (a Champagne made with grapes harvested in different years) takes a minimum of 15 months to make and up to 30 (that's over 2 years to wait to drink those bubbles). ... Read More »

Critics Taste The World’s Oldest Champagne Bottle

  • Spence Cooper
  • January 29, 2018

Bubbly sure goes down easily...but did you know it takes a really long time to make a bottle of champagne? Yup. A non-vintage Champagne (a Champagne made with grapes harvested in different years) takes a minimum of 15 months to make and up to 30 (that's over 2 years to wait to drink those bubbles). ... Read More »

Wines to Drink at the Super Bowl

  • Antonio Evans
  • January 22, 2018

Super Bowl Food usually conjures up images of a pitcher of cheap American beer as the perfect match for hot dogs and nachos with Cheez Wiz.  However, we know you're sophisticated. You love the intricacies of the game as much as you love the intricacies of a good Shiraz. We have been asked by a fe... Read More »

Lake County Wines

  • Antonio Evans
  • October 12, 2017

As much as I've tasted wine, even California wine, I have to admit that I've not tasted all that much from Lake County. I recently had the chance to taste samples from the region and I must say - I was impressed. I am not sure if all wineries produce wines as good as those I tasted, but I must say -... Read More »

Top 10 Affordable Holiday Champagnes

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 26, 2017

According to the Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, written by Tom Stevenson and published since 1988 by Dorling Kindersley, the oldest recorded sparkling wine is Blanquette de Limoux, invented by Benedictine Monks in 1531. [caption id="attachment_145230" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Top 10 Affordabl... Read More »

Bubbling Over: The Buzz on Sparkling Wine (Infographic)

  • FriendsEAT
  • July 25, 2017

Holidays had passed, this infographic we have today made we wish I have this featured earlier. But nah there are more holidays yet to come and this will come in handy. So next time be prepared with this infographic that teaches you all about sparkling wine, how to properly open and serve your next ... Read More »

How to Choose Wine For Your Barbecue

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • July 21, 2017

This is a guest post from Gwendolyn Osborn, the Director of Education and Content and resident wine expert for Wine.com. She is enthusiastic, fun, and looks to help others become excited about wine while having fun. What makes her so knowledgeable about wine? Gwendolyn has a Wine & Spirits diploma f... Read More »

What’s The Best Alcohol To Drink While Dieting?

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 19, 2017

Drinking wine, beer, or hard liquor while dieting can be a mixed bag. On one hand, having a drink may take the edge off any anxiety dieting may create, but may also make you lose self-control causing you to overeat. [caption id="attachment_147434" align="aligncenter" width="700"] FriendsEAT lists t... Read More »

Top 10 Health Benefits From Drinking Alcohol

  • Spence Cooper
  • July 11, 2017

Many would argue that drinking alcohol harms more people than it helps, but generally speaking the dangers and risks are rooted in excessive consumption. "One of the most consistent findings in recent nutrition research is that moderate alcohol consumption can improve health and lead to a longer li... Read More »

Review Adler Fels Pinot Noir 2014

  • Antonio Evans
  • March 5, 2017

Thanks to Sideways, Pinot Noir has become one of the most popular grapes in the USA. Unfortunately for wine consumers, a lot of the Pinot being produced is sub par, laced with other grapes (fine as long as it is discussed), or ridiculously overpriced. It's a pleasure to find a bottle that expresses ... Read More »

Wine Review: 2015 Adler Fels Eagle Rock Chardonnay

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • February 24, 2017

I recently had a chance to taste the 2015 Adler Fels Eagle Rock Chardonnay. It had been a while since I had drank California Chardonnay since I've been on a Burgundy kick. Gotta tell you, the change was welcome. The wine was balanced and worth its price point. Let's break down the tasting notes on t... Read More »

Wines You Should Be Drinking

  • Antonio Evans
  • May 24, 2016

A list of wines you should be drinking separated by price point. This list will include the deliciously cheap, bottles that are just expensive enough to bring to a party and not be embarrassed...and the sublime jewels that you just need to splurge on. Just around $10 (deliciously cheap) Wolfberger... Read More »

Drinking Champagne Could Delay Alzheimer’s And Improve Memory

  • Spence Cooper
  • October 18, 2015

Break out the ice bucket, polish the flutes and chill of a bottle of Moët & Chandon's Grand Vintage, because new research shows that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorder... Read More »

New Discovery On Origin of Wine Tannins

  • Spence Cooper
  • October 11, 2015

Tannins are found mostly in red wines, derived primarily from grape skins, seeds and stems, but also from oak barrels. Tannin acts as a natural preservative that helps wine age and develop. (Source) Red wines tend to have higher tannins than white wines due to prolonged exposure of the grapes to th... Read More »

How Many Drinks A Day is Too Many Health Wise?

  • Spence Cooper
  • September 19, 2015

For years, study after study has suggested moderate drinking -- four or less drinks a day for men and three or less for women -- has health benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol, preventing type 2 diabetes and strokes, to boosting immune systems. [caption id="attachment_146587" align="aligncen... Read More »

Wine Review: Alanera Rosso Veronese

  • Antonio Evans
  • April 25, 2015

What a lovely bottle of wine this was. The 2012 vintage of Zenato's "Alanera"Rosso Veronese was intoxicating on the nose. The mouth was velvety, rich, and definitely done right. Turns out this wine is made with many of the same varietals that you will find in its more expensive cousin, Amarone: Co... Read More »

Meet the Newest Advanced Sommeliers

  • Blanca Valbuena
  • April 14, 2015

You may go to a restaurant and have a "Sommelier" suggest a wine...this person is most likely not really a Sommelier. It takes years of hard work, dedication, and yes...study to become a Somm. To become an Advanced Sommelier is even tougher. [caption id="attachment_151982" align="aligncenter" width... Read More »

8 Step Beginner’s Guide to French Wine

  • Spence Cooper
  • March 26, 2015

The most celebrated red wines, white wines, sparkling wines, and sweet wines all come from France, who has led the world in winemaking for centuries. [caption id="attachment_148525" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Learn about French Wines in 8 easy steps![/caption] According to "French Wine F... Read More »

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