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Patricia Fioriello

Top US Wine Regions Outside California

July 30, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

US wine regions have produced wine for over 300 years. Today, wine production is performed in all fifty states, with California leading the way in wine production followed by Washington State, Oregon and New York. The United States is the fourth largest wine producing country in the world after France, Italy, and Spain. Oregon The [...]

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Tired of Wine Stained Teeth?

July 10, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Red wine can be really bad for your teeth since it turns your teeth into a purplish color. Wine stained teeth look bad over time and you start feeling embarrassed when you smile. While red wine tastes great it has the unfortunate side effect of leaving you with wine stained teeth. How to get rid [...]

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Top 5 Summer Red Wine Picks

July 3, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

When choosing summer red wine think drinkability and refreshment – younger, lighter-bodied young wines with lower tannins and higher acidity. The distinguishing factor that makes them a summer red wine is that they should be served chilled despite the rule that red wines shouldn’t be chilled. 1. Rosé – To many, the mention of a [...]

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Pairing Wine with Indian Food

June 26, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Pairing wine with Indian food is challenging, as there are a lot of competing spices and seasonings to contend with. Here are some suggestions and guidelines when pairing wine with Indian food. Kelly Magyarics a Wine Consultant suggests the following for pairing wine with Indian food: Gewürztraminer: Since “gewürztraminer” literally means “spicy grape” in German, [...]

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Red Wine Regions Across US

June 19, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

There are nearly 3,000 commercial vineyards in the United States with at least one winery in all 50 States. • West Coast – The majority of American wine production occurs in the states of California, Washington and Oregon. The California red wine regions covers several areas on the warmer west coast of the United States. [...]

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Finding the Most Expensive Wine on Earth

June 12, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

At the highest end, rare, super-expensive wines are often the costliest item on the menu, and exceptional vintages from the best vineyards may sell for thousands of dollars per bottle. Some are considered the most expensive wine on earth with their complex subtleties that traditionally are more costly than other expensive wines. Is a single [...]

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What is Sake?

June 5, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Saké is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice. It is also referred to in English as rice wine. However, unlike true wine, in which alcohol is produced by fermenting the sugar naturally present in fruit, sake is made through a brewing process more like that of beer. Sake Brewing Process To make beer or [...]

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5 Uncommon Red Wine Picks

June 1, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

They say variety is the spice of life, and it’s definitely a great thing when it comes to wine varieties as well. Drinking the same Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir day in day out gets to be pretty dull. While these three red wine types are far and away the most prevalent you’ll find, why [...]

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Process to Make Home Made Wine

May 12, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Making home made wine is a fine art that you must learn. If you are good at it then the problem is solved, otherwise you will end up with a bad tasting wine! Learning to make wine If you are interested in making wine at home, then you have to know the recipes. Red wine [...]

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Red Wine Serves as Perfect Gift

May 4, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Red wine is perfect to give as a gift. It can be given on any occasion and the person to whom you are giving it will be happier than you think. Remember red wine is something classic and timeless. Why wine is the best gift Wine is the best thing to give as a gift, [...]

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Quality White Wine for a Warm Summer Evening

April 10, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Exclusive quality white wine finds its special position whenever the holiday season comes. The tables and the cellars of thousands of people adore the presence of the quality white wine with the onset of the festive seasons or holidays. White wine is special signature drink of the holidays and rest. The rich taste and diverse [...]

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The Journey of Chilean Wines

April 5, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

If Chilean winemakers are enjoying the status of excellent wine making now, the foundation of it was laid around five centuries back. Since then it has been their hard work and perseverance determining the broad and every growing scope of their wines. Popularity of Chilean Wines Apart from suitable climate and excellent soil, Chile has [...]

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Finest Red Wine

March 26, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Red wine is perhaps the most popular among all the varieties of wine. One of the finest red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, is the most widely recognized grape wine. The finest red wine is largely appreciated and preferred by almost everyone. The aroma of the finest red wine varies with the difference of varieties. The following [...]

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Cheap Rose Wine

March 20, 2010 by Patricia Fioriello

Cheap rose wine, often known as Blush wines or simply Rosé, is a wine that is not truly red, but possesses enough reddish tinge that makes it assuredly not white. The color variations depend on the grapes used. Cheap rose wine often tends to be more orange than purple or pink. Rose wines are produced [...]

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