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California: America’s #1 wine producer

California stands as the undisputed heart of American winemaking, a vibrant region that not only dominates the domestic market but also holds a significant position on the world…

Vocal Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

The voice of the mountain: Vocal Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon from Bates Ranch In a region often synonymous with rich, high-octane wines, Vocal Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon offers a refreshing,…

Bethel Heights 2023 The High Wire Chardonnay

A new benchmark for Oregon Chardonnay: the first Oregon wine with a perfect 100-point score by Decanter.com Oregon’s Willamette Valley has long been celebrated for its world-class Pinot…

Raise a glass! Celebrating National Wine Day

Every May 25th, wine enthusiasts across the United States uncork bottles and clink glasses to celebrate National Wine Day. It’s a day dedicated to appreciating the rich history,…

New wine tariffs: a double-edged sword for US domestic wineries

The American wine industry is facing a significant shake-up as new tariffs on imported wines take effect. While seemingly designed to protect domestic producers, the reality is proving…

US threatens 200% tariffs on European wines, sparking industry fears

The U.S. president has ignited a fiery trade dispute, announcing a potential 200% tariff on European wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic beverages. This drastic measure hinges on the…

Top 20 of expensive Champagne brands

Champagne is certainly one of the world’s finest drinks. It fits just about any occasion and a goof number of people use it to because it adds a…

Three wine gift ideas

Regardless of the occasion, there are certain things you can do to make your wine gift even more appealing. Unfortunately, you will not be able to take advantage…

White wine calories

Health conscious individuals are always interested in the caloric content of the foods and beverages they consume. The calories in white wine can vary dependent upon the wine…

The joy of sparkling wines

Sparkling wine is called sparkling because of those sweet, delightful little effervescence bubbles which are created by trapping carbon dioxide. Sparkling wine is usually the preferred one for…

Become a wine expert

It can be amusing sometimes to read the labels on the back of wine bottles… you’ll see wine given some very interesting and amusing descriptions, for example “This…

Colorado – something other than Napa

When we think of wine, we often think of Napa Valley, the vineyards of Italy, perhaps even certain regions of Chile. Most of us, however, don’t think of…

How to read a wine label

Learn how to read a wine label and discover the valuable information hidden there. This knowledge will make choosing the perfect bottle for any occasion less overwhelming. Since…

What is tannin?

How can you tell if your wine has tannin or not? Well, all wines have tannins, but not all of them contain in the same concentrations. Tannins are…

Enjoy your wine

How to enjoy wine? The question may seem absurd to some! You just drink it. Well, yes that the basic idea of course. You find a wine you…

Wine tips in restaurants

The drinking of wine is a celebration of life, good food and special company. Learning about wine should also be a pleasure! Let’s talk about ordering wine in…

Quick Wine tasting tips

A short list of tips for wine tasting. What is the ideal temperature for wine? 1. White wines: chilled (45-55 degrees F) for a few hours in the…

Wine events

www.localwineevents.com  is a good starting point for every wine lover to be informed of forthcoming wine events in the US, Canada, UK and all over the world. The…

How to identify your favourite type of wines?

There are more types of wine than we can count and how on earth are we to choose one when faced with a huge bank of bottles. Educating…

Wine gifts for Christmas 2008

Our short list for great wine gift ideas for Christmas. You can use this gift suggestions also for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or the holidays: 1. Wine Gift Baskets…