Red Wine and the Common Cold
My grandmother used red wine (homemade of course) as a cure for everything, Headache- drink a glass of wine, Stomach ache- drink a glass of wine, feel a cold coming on- drink a glass of wine. Every morning when my father and my uncle Guido were kids my grandma would mix them a smoothie which [...]
The Headache
This article has been triggered by personal history. I get headaches when I drink red wine. It has never stopped me from indulging and I think I am building a tolerance to it. The cause of the headache is probably not what you would think. Although overindulgence will cause a severe headache, that is more [...]
How to pick Wine for your Wedding
A great place to start would be by doing a wine tour. You can tell your tour guide that you are planning a wedding and would like to check out a few of the most popular wineries in the region. It would be helpful if you already know what the menu will be before the [...]
Cooking with Wine
Wine is a versatile cooking tool. Red wine is used in red meat recipes and beef stock based sauces. Red wine is also widely used as a marinade. White wine is most popular when used to fortify fish, shellfish, poultry or pork dishes. White wine can be added to soups, white sauces and sweet deserts. [...]
Wine during Pregnancy
It is hard to give up something that you enjoy even if it is temporary. In no way am I advocating that a woman should continue to drink wine during a pregnancy but it seems reasonable enough to explore the question. In some countries wine is viewed as part of a healthy lifestyle. Within these [...]
Corks or Screw Caps
The emergence of new world wines has made the screw cap acceptable and now more widely used than the cork closure. It used to be that unless the bottle was closed with a cork that it was a cheap bottle of wine. Not anymore! It has been difficult to change the minds of the old [...]
Old World vs. New World Wines
Old world wines, sometimes referred to as the “classics”, come to us from countries such as France, Italy and Spain. You simply cannot replace the consistency in quality and flavor. The grapes grown in these regions have mostly been grown and developed by the descendants of the same families that have been producing these crops [...]
SUMMER WINE
The nice thing about summer other than the warm weather is the lazy carefree attitude that you are allowed to have during this time of year. When it is hot you don’t want to be preparing heavy rich meals. The season dictates fast and easy menus. I would barbeque every night if I could. The [...]
Sommelier
The Sommelier is a unique individual with a very specialized career. A Sommelier is a highly trained wine professional, a fountain of information in the field of wine. You will find a Sommelier working in fine restaurants providing that establishment with wine procurement, wine storage, wine cellar rotation and expert service to wine customers. They [...]
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD SOIL
The soil is critical for growing a productive and predictable vineyard. Vine roots grow best in deep soil with a loose texture. The top soil (60 to 100 cm) should be easy to turn over. Proper drainage is necessary so as to keep the soil oxygenated. Wet soil will restrict root growth and shorten the [...]
