The Beauty Of Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wines are well known for their tiny bubbles that race to the surface. Sparkling wine is one of the most exotic yet refreshing types of wine, providing memories and happiness once the cork is released into the air. For many years, this exotic wine has proven to be among the most popular types of wine for celebrations and special achievements. By looking at sparkling wines, you’ll find them to be a complete mystery. When tasting the wine, friends and lovers choose to discuss the... Read more »

How To Deal With Hangovers

A hangover is something that just about all of us have experienced at some point in time. After spending a night out drinking, you may wake up in the morning with your head feeling heavy and your stomach in knots. At that moment, you probably decided that you would quit drinking, to prevent this awful feeling from happening again. No matter how hard you may have tried though, chances are that it happened again. Even though we all know that alcohol can lead to hangovers, the cause of a hangover... Read more »

An Introduction To Chardonnay

Chardonnay grape is the most popular type of white wine, found all over the world. The flavor, taste, and aroma of it will though, depending on where it was made and what processing methods were used. Chardonnay has a variety of different styles and flavors, and remains a major type of grape. As a result of it’s popularity, this fine wine spread throughout Europe and other locations of the world such as Australia and California. As more and more wine makers discovered Chardonnay, the fine... Read more »

Hungary For Wine

Despite what many may think, the area known as Hungary holds more wine tradition than any other country in Europe. Most of this very tradition is just now surfacing in the light, with people finally starting to catch wind about everything Hungarian wine has to offer. Even though many wine drinkers aren’t familiar with Hungary - there are many who are. Hungary is home to over 20 wine regions, fully of forests, vineyards, and orchards. With several different varieties of grapes to offer, the... Read more »

The Making Of Red Wine

Among the many types of wine available, red wine is among the best. There are many types of red wine available, although most are made using the same methods. This very exhilarating type of wine is made from black grapes, drawing their color from the skins of the grapes. During the beginning stages of making red wine, the grapes that have been picked are put into a crusher. Here, the crusher will gently break the skins of the grapes. Depending on what type of wine is being made and the tannin... Read more »

Wine Producing States In America

According to an issue of Travel+Leisure magazine, Virginia is one of the five up-and-coming wine destinations worldwide. Parts of Italy, Chile, Spain and New Zealand rounded out the Top Five. Virginia is home to over 100 wineries and there are wine trails that make tasting trips easy to plan. These regions have a mix of restaurants, lodging and other attractions, he said, such as the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville. “The idea is there’s a critical mass of stuff,” he said.... Read more »

The Summer Season, Your Wine and So Much More!

Enjoy the outdoors during the summer season. Picnics, barbeques, patio parties - all are great opportunities to enjoy good food and wine. Around this time of year, though it’s been warm down here for a good many months and will only get warmer, it is about time to lighten things up a little when it comes to wine. With temperatures rising and grills firing up, people everywhere are raring to relax and enjoy the warm weather. The Little Penguin newsletter encourages you to maximize your summer... Read more »

The French Wine May Have A Rough Time This 2007

Almost two whole months of rain have nearly ruined large parts of this year’s wine harvest in France. The damage is especially bad in Bordeaux. Mildew, thriving in the warm and humid weather, has wiped out entire crops of some of the smaller vineyards, attacking not only the leaves, but in some cases even the grapes. While it’s certainly terrible news for the producers themselves, what does it mean for French wines as a whole? From The Independant: This is a calamity for the worst-hit... Read more »

Wine Trips: Lets You Appreciate Wine More

For many people, although appreciating wine at home is a favorite pastime, it’s just not enough. More and more wine lovers are visiting wineries, seeing how it is produced, and enjoying a new experience. Forbes Magazine wrote about some wineries that are off the beaten path. Sure, it’s great to visit the big names, but smaller wineries offer just as great an experience, and sometimes a little more attention. From Forbes: West Coast’s Winning Wineries - Avoid the throngs in Napa... Read more »

Celebrity Winemakers And Their Wines

Here is another celebrity that has ventured into winemaking, Sam Neill! He’s one of my all time favorite actors. I always seem to enjoy whatever role he plays. Piano, for example, was probably one of the best films I remember him in. Movies, though, is not the only industry on this actor’s mind. He’s looking to branch out into the Asian wine market. Smart fellow! I saw this posted on Star Plus: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill is serving up a treat to Hong Kong fans - his new boutique... Read more »