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The Wine Revolution How the playing field is evolving The momentum that gathered near the end of the 20th century has propelled the wine industry to new heights. There was the phenomenon of new world wines like those from Oregon, California, Australia, New Zealand and South America gaining immense respect – proving that the new world could be both bold and elegant. read more on the wine revolution... |
Wine Growing A guide to the process and regions Interested in shedding that dreaded fear of the wine list? Do you want to cultivate the ability to walk into a wine merchant and know which wine suits your style by simply looking at the label? The answers all lie in how and where a wine is grown. It's easier than everyone believes to learn how a wine's region dictates its character. read more on wine growing... |
Wine Tasting Learn to separate flavors, scents and more If you want to learn more about what that vast explosion of taste and smell is each time you take a sip of the good stuff, this is where to start. A collection of essays exploring how to cultivate tastes, pick-up interesting scents and eventually be able to pin a wine's country and region down with one swirl, sniff and taste. read more on wine tasting... |
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Wine Buying How style, region and label go a long way In this day and age, it's easier than ever to pick-up a magazine, a guidebook, or run a quick internet search to get a list of the best recommendations for a good wine buy. But part of the joy in drinking wine is that there is so much territory to explore. Learn to cultivate the confidence to know what a good buy is for your style and pick something special from a wine list. read more on wine buying... |
Wine Collecting Starting a Cellar - in whatever form It's a fact. More homes than ever are being built or renovated to have the capacity for wine storage. It's also a fact that the Europeans are rubbing off on the rest of the world by showing how much spirit there is in enjoying a glass of wine everyday, just as there is in sharing dinner with an old, trusted friend. This area details a series of essays on the art and science of starting a wine collection, in whatever form suits your taste and style. read more on wine collecting... |
Wine Lifestyle Why do we love this stuff? Thankfully, the wine industry is beginning to shed the reputation that has burdened it for years, particularly in the new world, that wine is this big mysterious thing that should only be enjoyed on special occasions and only by snobs. The European model teaches us something more, that drinking wine is as much a part of everyday life as the sunset – at once mundane in its everyday quality but also a miraculous phenomenon of nature to be cherished. read more on wine lifestyle... |
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Wine Glasses From paper cups to paper-thin glasses Wine glasses are as diverse as people. You might find an aged Italian village that has been surrounded by vineyards for hundreds of years where wine is enjoyed in a glass cup. You might also find your sommelier's favorite glass is worth more than your entire plate collection and is as thin as paper. There are many options to explore, the important thing is to find the right glass style for how you like to enjoy wine. read more on wine glasses... |
Wine Regions Explore styles, cultures and philosophies Enjoying a new wine from a region you're not familiar with? Use the SavorEachGlass.com wine regions interface to learn about wine growing areas all over the world. Explore styles, grape varieties and philosophies that are particular to a country, culture or individual wine maker. read more on wine regions... |
Wine Clubs A great way to learn about wine Getting involved with a Wine Club is one of the best things an individual can do to learn more about wine and the amazing variety of styles available. Use this collection of essays to learn how to pick and choose from the best and most affordable wine clubs, as well as get recommendations for good places to start –whether in your own backyard or by subscribing to a national or international service. read more on wine clubs... |