Approximately 7 miles south of Cape Cod on the Massachusetts coast sits an island called Marthas Vineyard. Approximately 100 square miles, the island is the largest island in the New England area. The Vineyard is part of the state of Massachusetts and was originally named for the vast grape growing areas on the island in […]
Most vineyards use their own personalized wine bottle labels, but they have been updating their labels and making them easier to read for the consumer. All vineyards and sometimes all vintages have a unique label. As these labels are updated, the old labels become valued by collectors for their age and the quality of the vintage.
If you are one of the thousands of people who don’t know a lot about wine, then this article is for you. Here, you will learn a little something about food wine and what wines should be pared with what foods. It is impossible to learn everything at once, but this will steer you in […]
Food and wine have been paired for centuries, most likely because people believe some combinations just taste better when they are together than when served alone. Traditional rules of pairing are not often followed for modern meals, partially because people have found they prefer to rely on their individual tastes to decide which combinations taste […]
Early Australian wine production dates back to the 1791, when grapes were imported from Europe and wine was shipped back to the United Kingdom. Slowly but surely, Australian vineyards in New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia, Victoria and South Australia sprouted up.
The industry was furthered by the Land Selection Act, which freed up land […]
Austin is a great restaurant town, and one of the best ways to explore all the different possibilities is to take advantage of the many great happy hours. Some of the city’s finest establishments offer drink specials, discounted appetizers, and a great atmosphere to sample their fare without committing to a meal. Here are some […]
If you want to damage your sweet tooth right after every meal, you can opt to enjoy the whole meal and end it with a delectable dessert wine.
Dessert wines are wines that are normally served after the meals with the dessert. Although this category of wine can be drink on its own without the sugary […]
There are many things that you might consider getting as a gift for a wine lover. Getting gifts for wine lovers can be easy and it can be the best way that you have of making sure that the wine lover in your life enjoys their life to the fullest.
There are several things that […]
You may not have heard of it, but Mudgee in New South Wales, Australia is in the heart of one of the country’s premier wine growing regions. The Cudgegong River Valley is a beautiful area that is home to a small town and a lot of vineyards.
In fact, with so many wineries, accommodation and […]
Prohibition marked a unique period in American history. Between 1920 to 1933, the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption were banned nationally as mandated by the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Temperance movements throughout the U.S. during the 19th century brought about significant pressure on lawmakers and some states had already […]
