Latest Wines and Spirits Articles
Matching Champagne and Food
By: Louise Truswell | 01/10/2008
Champagne is regularly served as an aperitif or as a toast at the end of a meal, so it is often overlooked when it comes to food. However, because Champagne is naturally acidic, it makes a really good food match - and not just for oysters and caviar as you might expect, but for a number of different foods.
How to Buy a Bottle of Wine. Made Easy
By: Louise Truswell | 01/10/2008
If you are new to wine, you’ll soon find that the choice is endless when it comes to buying a bottle of wine – you’ll come across styles, prices and quality at all levels. But if you are keen to bag yourself a decent bottle of wine (and at a decent price), you need to be savvy with your wine choices.
Evolving Wine Glasses - the Character, Shape, and Design - the Ultimate Experience of Wine Drinking
By: Anh Kung | 01/10/2008
For years, wine glass designers have, through much research and experimentation, come out with different wine glasses. Essentially, wine glasses are designed to bring out the best of the wine, the aroma, taste and mouth feel.
Choosing Wine Glasses - the Choice of Crystal or Glass, the Effect of Shape and Size
By: Anh Kung | 30/09/2008
Having a special glass for Shiraz, another for chardonnay and yet another for pinot? Can we not use a common glass for all wine? Does it really make the wine taste better with a unique glass? There are indeed some basics in using an appropriate wine glass for specific categories of wine.
Wine Appreciation Evolution - From the Ancient to the Modern Period - From Bronze to Glass
By: Anh Kung | 30/09/2008
Long before there were wine glasses, or for that matter before the material glass was invented, there was wine. Unearthed from the ruins of ancient China reveals how wine was drunk by nobles during the period from the Xia dynasty, to the Shang and to the Zhou dynasty, with bronze ware. Ordinary folks used wares that were made from clay.
Searching for a Restaurant in Norwich?
By: Kris Smith | 19/09/2008
When it comes to eating out, many people find it hard to know where to start when looking for a good restaurant in Norwich. The problem is not a lack of great establishments, but the vast array of places to choose from! As a City, Norwich really does have something to tantalise everyone’s taste buds!
Stocking the Perfect Home Bar
By: Stefan Hyross | 19/09/2008
To be the home bartender you need to stock the perfect bar. Learn to pick and choose a selection of liquors, non-alcoholic beverages, tools and equipments and little extras to really impress your guests.
Understanding the World of Champagne
By: Louise Truswell | 18/09/2008
With almost 300 Champagne houses producing Champagne in the Champagne region, there’s potential for a lot of bottles to be produced each year. Around 320 million to be precise!
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