The Work of a Sommelier

The Work of a Sommelier

While browsing through the pages of the wine making ebooks, you might have come across a term, that you could not figure out the meaning of and it is sommelier. What is a sommelier? The term sommelier refers to the knowledgeable wine professional who usually works in the restaurants and is specialized in all sorts [...]

Remedies to Clean Red Wine Stains

Remedies to Clean Red Wine Stains

Holiday time is near and you must be planning to throw party for your family and friends, but are afraid of having your new carpet, curtains or clothes spoiled as you had in last holidays.  Host cannot show displeasure in front of the guest when he/she spills a wine glass on the new carpet or [...]

How to Read a Wine Label

How to read a wine label

Suppose you are standing in a wine store and you wish to buy something different.  You do not know anything outside of the label. What does the label have to do with the wine? Recently I was asked this question by Karen Cole on NPR’s and then I realized that I had never come across [...]

The Basics Behind a Glass of Red Wine

The Basics Behind a Glass of Red Wine

Red wine is made by growing and processing red (or black) grapes. The end result varies greatly, depending not only upon the type of grape grown, but several other factors. Basic terms used for describing red wine are the color, aroma, bouquet, and flavors of the wine. Basic Red Wine Terms Color – It ranges [...]