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What Wine to Give as a Gift

Paul — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:45:06 +0000

If you are confused about which wine to give as a gift, we have the answer for you. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the best wines to give somebody.

When looking to give wine as a gift, you should spend a bit more than you would spend on yourself. It’s only a few dollars more to get a lot more quality.

To start off, one of my favorite wines is this Chateau De Cedre Cahors Malbec 2007 pictured below. Imported from France, this wine is one of the top wines you can get for under $20. This smooth and elegant wine has amazing flavors of potent blackberry, cedar, and spice and herb aromas for only $17.00:

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Aside from the major flavors lsited above, this wine also has hints of chocolate, raspberry, clove, and licorice notes.

If $17 is a bit too pricy for you, try this great Chateau la Mouliniere Bordeaux Rouge 2007 for only $11.00.

This Bordeaux is a simple fruity blend which makes an amazing gift. It has been called one of the world’s greatest red wine values, and the 2007 vintage is particularly good.

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This Bordeaux has a deep red color and a developed nose of cassis, raspberry and cherry. It is very fruity in the mouth with fresh red fruit and earthy spice flavors leading to a nice, long finish. This wine is perfect with grilled meats, burgers, cheeses, and lamb so this is a great dinner party gift.

Finally, if you are looking for an excellent white wine gift, you can’t beat the amazing flavors of this Sauvignon Blanc. The crisp and fruity flavors from this bottle of wine come from France’s often overlooked Southwest wine region. This tasty bottle is only $14.50.

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Tasting Notes:

Powerful grapefruit and floral aromas. Grapefruit flavors continue on the palate. A racy, light-bodied wine with good fruit. Perfect with appetizers, cheese, seafood and light pasta dishes.

Any of these 90+ point rated wines will surely impress. The smooth velvety taste of these wines will make you crave more. Whether you are looking for a great dinner party gift or just a treat for yourself, the above wines are perfect!

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What Food Goes with Pinot Grigio

Paul — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:11:12 +0000

Pinot Grigio is a tasty white wine which is very popular around the world. This wine has some very tasty flavors which pair well with many food varieties.

The major flavors in Pinot Grigio are usually fruity flavors like pear or melon. You can often taste hints of tropical fruits, as well as a smoky or honey flavoring.

The flavors of Pinot Grigio pair well with many light dishes. Almost any seafood will work with this white wine along with light pastas or most chicken dishes.

Chicken dishes in any white cream sauce blend well with the flavors of Pinot Grigio.

Cheese and crackers also taste great with Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio has a high acidity level and shouldn’t be paired with foods that also have a high acidity level.

Pinot Grigio is typically made in California, France, Germany, Oregon, and a few other wineries around the world.

Pinot Grigio can range in price but you should spend at least $6-$10 for a bottle or you will be missing out on the quality.

Pinot Grigio should be served at about 50 degrees F. Serving it too cold will take away from the flavors. Although serving it too warm is also a mistake.

While red wine should be served almost at room temperature, white wines need to be chilled a bit more.

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What Food goes with Chardonnay?

Paul — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:42:11 +0000

Chardonnay is a light-bodied, white wine which pairs well with many different foods. Continue reading to learn about some of the most popular Chardonnay food pairings.

Chardonnay can have many flavors. Some of the most common flavors that Chardonnay has are buttery, mineral, fruit, and oak flavors. Depending on the aging process and the location the wine was made, it can have any combination of these flavors.

One of my favorite things to pair Chardonnay with is some tasty cheese. The best cheeses to go with your glass of Chardonnay are a mild cheddar or provolone.

If you are looking to pair your Chardonnay with dinner then you should stick with light colored dishes like chicken breast, shrimp, pork, and salmon.

Adding a white cream sauce with your chicken or pork really pairs perfectly with Chardonnay.

You can also match up your wine with sides or appetizers. The best matches are oysters, clams, and crab cakes. As you can see white wine pairs well with chicken and seafood.

Now moving on to dessert! Chardonnay pairs great with fresh fruit. Some of my favorites are pineapple and melon.

Any dish that is made with a red sauce or red meat should be paired with a red wine. The different flavors of white wine and red meats/sauces don’t pair well together.

Although red wine is supposed to be served just under room temperature, you are going to want to keep your Chardonnay a bit cooler around 54-56 degrees F. Many people overcool the wine and end up losing a lot of the flavor.

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Best White Wine Grapes

Paul — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:28:30 +0000

There are 5 major white wine grapes which are used to make most of the white wines in the world. These white wine grapes are Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Viognier.

Chardonnay: This grape is grown all over the world and is known for having peach flavors. This wine is aged well in oak barrels and can be known for its crisp taste.

Pinot Grigio: This grape is probably most popular in the United States and is grown best in northern Italy. The wines made in northern Italy tend to be light and fresh.

Sauvignon Blanc: Some of the major aromas in this wine are cut-grass and gooseberry. These grapes are grown all over but are best produced from New Zealand. This wine is best to drink without much aging.

Riesling: This wine grape is known for its racy acidity and is one of the best wine grapes around. Wine made with these grapes has the great ability to age for a long time. You may experience floral and lime flavors when drinking wine made from Riesling grapes.

Viognier: These white wine grapes are expanding into California, Australia, and South America rather quickly. These grapes provide tasty flavors of apricot and blossom.

These grapes are the best white wine grapes around. Wineries across the world are using these grapes to produce high quality white wine.

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Best Wines Under $20

Paul — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:39:16 +0000

When looking to bring a bottle of wine to a party or get together, you want to bring something that will impress your friends and family. Below are some top rated wines, all under twenty dollars.

First, take a look at this Chateau De Cedre Cahors Malbec 2007.

This wine, imported, from France, is a high quality wine for under $20. A smooth and elegant Cahors blend of Malbec (90%) and Merlot (10%) with potent blackberry, cedar, spice and herb aromas and a lovely violet color, for only $17.00:

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Tasting Notes:

A rich violet colored wine with potent blackberry, cedar, spice and herb aromas. On the palate, gorgeous black fruit (plum, blackberry and cassis) flavors are complemented by chocolate, raspberry, clove and licorice notes.

Second, check out this delicious Chateau la Mouliniere Bordeaux Rouge 2007 for only $11.00.

A simple fruity red Bordeaux that is great for everyday drinking. It has been called one of the world’s greatest red wine values, and the 2007 vintage is particularly good.

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Tasting Notes:

A wine with a deep red color and a developed nose of cassis, raspberry and cherry. It is very fruity in the mouth with fresh red fruit and earthy spice flavors leading to a nice, long finish. A very approachable and versatile wine thanks to the Merlot, but the smooth tannins give it staying power. Perfect with grilled meats, burgers, cheeses, and lamb. Can keep until 2013.

Finally, if you are looking for an excellent white wine under $20, then look at this crisp and fruity Sauvignon Blanc from France’s often overlooked Southwest wine region, which is only $14.50:

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Tasting Notes:

Powerful grapefruit and floral aromas. Grapefruit flavors continue on the palate. A racy, light-bodied wine with good fruit. Perfect with appetizers, cheese, seafood and light pasta dishes. Serve slightly chilled; ready to drink now through 2011.

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Red Wine Versus White Wine

Paul — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:03:46 +0000

Lets look at the differences in health benefits and antioxidants of red wine and white wine. While many believe red wine is better for you, the answer still remains unclear.

Here is a break down of the calories and alcohol per average glass of red and white wine.

Red Wine
(5 ounces or about 1 glass)
roughly 120 calories
180 milligrams potassium
15 grams alcohol

White Wine
(5 ounces or about 1 glass)
roughly 120 calories
101 milligrams potassium
14.6 grams alcohol

We also know that red wine contains more flavonoids, nonflavonoids, and antioxidants. Many people believe that these are the main source of health benefits that wine provides.

Beer and wine do contain some antioxidants but not nearly as much as red wine. If the theory of antioxidants being healthy is true, then red wine would be healthier than white wine. White wine would still have some benefits due to its antioxidants, although it is a much smaller amount.

But the results of many studies have been unclear. Some research has shown that antioxidants are healthy for you while other research has shown that it is not.

Aside from antioxidants, wine is good in moderation because it helps reduce bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol, and prevent blood clots.

Key word there is MODERATION…which means no more than 2 glasses of wine a night for men and no more than 1 glass a night for women.

Wine can also reduce stress and help you relax which could add years on to your life right there.

So what’s the final verdict? Red wine may be better for you if antioxidants are as good as many people believe. If you take antioxidants out of the picture, red wine and white wine would both have the same benefits.

Cheers!

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Does White Wine Have Health Benefits?

Paul — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:18:24 +0000

Recent studies have had mixed results when testing the health benefits of white wine. Many studies have shown that red wine has health benefits, but other studies have been inconclusive of the health benefits.

Many researchers don’t see much of a difference between the health benefits in white wine versus red wine, while others do.

While there is still no clear results showing that red wine is better than white wine in terms of health benefits, we know that red wine contains more antioxidants, flavonoids, and nonflavonoids.

Scientists believe that the antioxidants are the main source of health benefits surrounding red wine. Although white wine and beer have some antioxidants, they are nowhere near as many as red wine.

If antioxidants prove to be the leading cause of health benefits, then white wine will provide some health benefits, if you drink it moderately, but will not be as healthy as red wine.

For now, the verdict is still unclear. Over the next few years, we should come closer to figuring out if antioxidants are beneficial or not.

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How to Serve Champagne

Paul — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:54:57 +0000

If you are serving champagne at a high class event, you should remove the cork quietly. If you are serving it at a loud party on New Years Eve, let that cork fly across the room!

Wine is best served in long-stemmed glasses or tulip shaped glasses. This special shape helps enhance the bubbles and wine aromas.

Champagne is a sparkling wine but should not be served as warm as a red or white wine. It should be served a bit cooler around 42-48 degrees F.

To get this temperature, you should take a bottle of wine that isn’t chilled and put it in an ice bucket for about a half hour.

If you don’t have an ice bucket, you’ll have to put your champagne in the fridge for about 3 hours. Leaving the champagne in the fridge overnight is not a good idea because it will become too cold.

Serving champagne in the proper glass and at the proper temperature will bring out the best flavors and aromas.

Enjoy!

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White Wine Club

Paul — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:25:54 +0000

Getting an all white wine club is a white wine drinkers dream. A white wine club would make a perfect gift for a friend or family member or even yourself!

My favorite all white wine club be the Zagat wine club. They have red or white wine clubs and exceptional pricing. Not to mention, their wine is of very high quality and tastes great.

If you haven’t bought the Zagat wine club in the past, you’re in luck. They have an extremely well-priced introductory offer which includes the following:

12 Premium White Wines for only $69.99
A FREE cheese board and knife set (pictured below)
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Free Binder with Tasting Notes about Each Wine

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What Wine Goes with Pork

Paul — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:12:55 +0000

When choosing a wine for pork, most people stick with a red wine although pork is technically a “white” meat. If you are looking for the best wine you can pair with pork, you can’t go wrong with a rich burgundy.

Aside from burgundy, you have many options depending on the type of pork. If you are having roast pork, you should try a Beaujolais. Make sure not to limit yourself to one wine. You can be adventurous and try some white wines with pork roast too. Try a white Semillion or even a Sauvignon Blanc.

If your pork dish is sausage, you should try a Cabernet Sauvingnon.

For ham, you should again try a Beaujolais but don’t be afraid to also try a Vouvray or Riesling.

For pork chops, you should try a Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc and of course you can’t go wrong with a Beaujolais.

Those are the main pork dishes and you should be able to match a tasty wine with each of them. Use your new knowledge to impress your friends and family.

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