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The Four Rules of Setting up a Bar

So you want to pen a bar? That’s pretty cool but unless you have attended a bartending school or have previous experience in setting up and running a bar, you will need to learn the business basics as well as some inside tips for running a successful bar.
Location, location, location.
The first and foremost thing is […]

Growing Wine Grapes

I think it quite safe to say that more has been written about the cultivation of grapes than has - or ever will be - written about any other fruit. This is not surprising, considering that the grape is probably the oldest of known fruits. Evidence that grapes have been grown here for centuries is […]

Australia As A Wine Making Region

Over the last twenty years, Australia has become the world’s fourth largest wine producer with exports to over a hundred countries and is known for its uniqueness and quality. The largest importer of Australian wines until this year was the United Kingdom followed by the United States. In 2007, the United States overtook the United […]

The Cocktail, A Piece Of New Orleans History

The most popular alcoholic beverage in the world today is that high-powered mixture known as the cocktail.
For a century and beyond this stimulating drink has served to elevate dejected spirits. Born, nurtured, and christened on this side of the Atlantic, it has overflowed its original boundaries, especially since the World War, and today even staid […]

Topping Off Chinese Meals With Table Wine

No dinner is complete without wine, which brings joy and drives away depression, and makes the old feel young and the young still more youthful. Taken in moderation, it is undoubtedly an excellent stimulant. In the far north of China where the climate is cold and kaoliang abundant, Kaoliang wine, which is somewhat stronger than […]

The Absolute Beginning Of Absinthe In The US

Absinthe is a drink that has caused much controversy of the years for being a “wild” and “sinful” drink. These stereotypes fit in well with those that have followed New Orleans, which is where this potent drink first hit American soil.
According to some authorities, absinthe as a drink originated in Algeria, and French soldiers serving […]

The Origin Of Southerners’ Beloved Mint Julep

The word julep is an old and honored one and can be traced as far back as A. D. 1400 - long before we ever heard of the Southern States of these United States, where the julep is popularly supposed to be indigenous.
For centuries the julep has been described as “something to cool or assuage […]

An Intensive Look At The History Of French Wine And Winemakers

Wherever wine comes up whether it be a conversion or taste test, most of us start wondering where it came from. If you had ever studied the name of wine, such as Burgundy or Champagne, you shall find a log of wine. Burgundy for instance, we all pretty much know it comes from France, same […]

Why Wine Racks Are Becoming More Popular And Common In Average Homes

A wine cellar rack allows any wine lover to have a lot of wine in their home. Usually wine racks are wall mounted, even though they can be stacked as well. They differ in size, and can hold from 10-300 bottles of wine. Depending on you and how many bottles you actually need, you will […]

How To Properly Care For And Store Wine To Maintain Taste And Quality

Year after year, wine consumption has become more and more popular all over the world. With more and more money going into wine, the wine and its history will always remain a question. With this in hand, a lot of people often wonder how they can keep and store their wines to maintain […]