If you’re planning to wine and date a date for Valentine’s day, a little forethought can go a long way towards making sure the evening goes well. When you know how to choose the perfect venue, just the right dishes, and quality wines to go with those dishes, you and your sweetie can enjoy a romantic experience far more memorable than any box of chocolates. [Read the rest of this entry...]
As more of us are becoming aware of some of the harmful ingredients that are usually put into the foods that we eat, organic food is becoming more and more popular. This is not only true of the food that we eat, but it is also true of many of the drinks that we enjoy. One drink which has been enjoyed for thousands of years is organic wine and although at one time all wine was organic, that is certainly not the case any longer. [Read the rest of this entry...]
When you think of an ideal date do you visualize a beautiful couple sharing a large pitcher of beer? I hope not! If you are one of the more romantically inclined people, you probably envision a fine bottle of wine being enjoyed by two people who share a passion for the finer things in life. And nothing helps make an evening more memorable than enjoying the right bottle of wine with just the right person. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The following post was written by a friend who prefers to remain anonymous. I hope you enjoy his ideas as much as I did.
As a realtor, one of the more entertaining ways I like to reward my current clients and obtain new ones is by hosting wine tastings. I typically host one wine party a month and try to keep the themes fresh and the cost down. I have found that there are several ways to do this.
One of the more obvious ways to be cost effective is to limit your wines to specific regions of the world. While a French Bordeaux party would set you back a large chunk of change, wines from Australia, Chile, Argentina and New Zealand have so many affordable and delicious offerings. Last month, I had a Reds Down Under party and managed to spend around $10 a bottle for some very tasty shiraz and cabs. Likewise a summertime party featuring Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand can be done quite affordably.
There are plenty of us who enjoy the taste of wine and perhaps even like to have it around the home, but it is not always appropriate to serve only alcohol at our get-togethers. For that reason, you may want to include some non alcoholic wine in order to accommodate those that enjoy having wine with dinner but for one reason or another prefer not to drink alcohol.
Who Drinks Non Alcoholic Wine
Lots of people including pregnant women, designated drivers, and folks under certain types of medical restrictions are delighted to find an alcohol-free alternative. There are also a lot of people who just don’t like the taste of alcohol or its after affects. Given that there is a tiny bit of alcohol left after the alcohol-free wine is distilled, it is not a great choice for people who abstain for religious reasons.
People use wine with a variety of different foods. Not only does it taste good on its own, it helps to accentuate the taste of those foods. During a single meal, a person who really enjoyed their wine could have a small glass with the appetizer, a complimentary wine with the meal itself and a dessert wine to top off the experience. Something that many people are wondering is if wine and chocolate are a good match. The answer to this question might surprise you.
If you ask anyone that really knows their wine, they may be quick to tell you that pairing wine and chocolate is a very difficult thing to do. Perhaps it is because the tastes are just too different from each other. However, if you can pair up the right kind of wine with the right chocolate, you may have an experience that is quite delicious. Here are a few tips that will help you to make sure that you enjoy your wine and chocolate. [Read the rest of this entry...]
