Exploring Wine

Europeans have enjoyed good wines for centuries and Americans are finally beginning to realize how much a nice bottle of wine can add to a meal. Many doctors recommend red wines for their health benefits. People who drink one glass of red wine a day tend to have fewer problems with hypertension and cholesterol than non wine drinkers.

In oder to be properly enjoyed, wine must be served at the correct temperature. Most red wines should be served at between sixty to sixty five degrees Fahrenheit, white wines should be colder. Anyone who drinks and enjoys wine regularly, should invest in a good wine chiller. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Whether you go online or shop locally, it’s easy to be confused about what kind of wine glasses to buy for your home or a special event. There are tall, skinny glasses, there are short, stout ones, and everything in between. With all these choices, what type of wine stemware should you purchase?

Now really, that all depends on your lifestyle and how you use the stemware, or more specifically, what kind of wine are you drinking? Here are some guidelines to help you match the type of wine glasses to the type of wine that goes into them. Remember these are just guidelines, wine can be enjoyed in many different glasses, including old jelly jars. [Read the rest of this entry...]

For some, wine drinking is just a pastime. For others, it’s a passion. Learning about new and different kinds of wines, various wineries, the wine making process, wine tasting and vacations can be an adventure. The wine market is always changing and wine magazines are the easiest way to keep up with new trends for wine enthusiasts. Here are the top wine magazines for review. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Everyone knows the main benefit of wine is how it restores your spirit after you drink a glass or two. But there are many health benefits for drinking wine in moderation in combination with a healthy lifestyle.

Limit consumption: Excessive drinking is not beneficial for everyone. Too much alcohol will reverse any benefits you receive and automatically make them health risks. The safe and effective guideline is:

• Men should not exceed more than 2 drinks daily
• Women should not to exceed more than 1 drink daily

Note: A 5-ounce glass of red or white wine is defined as one drink. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Kosher wine has come a long way over the past few decades in terms of both variety and quality. If sugary Manischewitz has never been particularly welcome at your seders, make this the year you explore some alternatives. These days you have literally hundreds of Kosher red and white wines from all around the world to choose from. [Read the rest of this entry...]

No longer is Israel known for producing nothing but sweet syrupy wines with a hint of burnt something. The kosher wines produced in Israel today are winning international awards and showing up on the wine lists of fine restaurants to be enjoyed by Jews and non-Jews alike. Of all the grape varieties that grow in the Holy Land, though, there are four varieties that do exceptionally well. [Read the rest of this entry...]