Old World Wine

Wine websites are full of information for the champagne novice. They also offer champagne delivery, and online is ideal for those who want to send champagne as a gift.

Mar 18, 2010 - Iain Manson

Prosecco's flavor, easy drinking style and affordable price has made it a hit internationally. New rules guarantee the Prosecco you're drinking really is from Italy.

Mar 15, 2010 - Ann Trieger

Wine glassware matters. The distinction between red wine glasses and white wine glasses is not great, but to serve red wine in champagne flutes really would be a blunder.

Mar 13, 2010 - Iain Manson

While the English gave drinkers its thirst for beer, it was the 19th century German immigrants who introduced some of their fine brewing techniques

Mar 10, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Tucked away in eastern France, Alsace produces some of the finest white wines in the country, blessed by generous sunshine and perfect soil.

Mar 8, 2010 - Solange Hando

The fermentation of malted barley is a simple process. It produces an amazing beverage that raises spirits (and taxes) but has had a vexed provenance.

Mar 5, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Beer is mentioned on some of the oldest tablets of written history yet found. Most of the ancient peoples of the world made some kind of alcohol.

Mar 5, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Ice wine is wine made from frozen grapes. It is made in both the new and the old world and is very labor intensive to produce. It can therefore be expensive. Learn more!

Feb 18, 2010 - William Berg Berg

A rosé wine is pinkish in colour and produced using one of three different methods: grape skin contact, saignée or blending. Learn more

Feb 18, 2010 - William Berg Berg

Why would the inn-keepers of old England fear a visit from the 'Ale Conner'? Bad brewing techniques brought an undignified punishment

Feb 15, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

Mead is a pleasant alcoholic drink made from diluted honey and water, fermented by yeast. It is possibly the earliest known alcoholic drink.

Feb 9, 2010 - Sylvia Kent

An informed choice of wine to accompany your food will ensure an enjoyable meal and impress your partner with your knowledge of wine and gastronomy.

Feb 2, 2010 - Peter John Shearing

This specialist in niche wines was short-listed for the 2009 'Online Merchant of the Year' category in the Decanter Magazine Retailer of the Year Awards.

Feb 1, 2010 - Gail Mangold-Vine

The explosion of New World wines has transformed the way Old World wines are made, as Europe adapts to changes in taste.

Jan 30, 2010 - Darrell Delamaide

There are four steps that every wine drinker should follow to fully appreciate any glass of wine. Taste is only a small part of the simple process.

Jan 22, 2010 - Heather Zorzini

Learn the origins of this exceptional drink as well as the French Champagne-making process and what to consider when you purchase, store, open and serve Champagne.

Jan 20, 2010 - Katherine Rodeghier

An introduction to the basics of Port wine production and the joys of slowly sipping an after-dinner glass of aged Bacchanalian perfection.

Jan 13, 2010 - Dynise Basore

Spanish wines are growing in popularity. Learn how to read a Spanish wine label and bring home a quality bottle to pair with your next meal.

Jan 10, 2010 - Emily Smith

'Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!' Addis Ababa version, a glittering French wine-tasting evening at the Sheraton Addis, is definitely 2009's Party of the Year.

Dec 18, 2009 - Greca Durant

Grappa is no longer your Italian grandfather's throat scorching drink. The best are coming from Italy's artisanal producers, sparking a wave of interest for this spirit.

Dec 9, 2009 - Ann Trieger

The French word terroir is used (also in English) to denote a winemaking approach which eludes many. The Académie Internationale du Vin wants to change that.

Dec 7, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Learn about popular Italian wines, their grapes, the regions they come from and how to pair them with your next Italian meal.

Dec 2, 2009 - Emily Smith

There are several regions in Italy that may not produce as many DOCG appellations as other regions, but still deserve recognition for their outstanding appellations.

Nov 29, 2009 - Andrew Wilson

Lombardy, Veneto and Campania are three regions of Italy that collectively produce a large portion of Italy's DOCG wines.

Nov 29, 2009 - Andrew Wilson

With nine appellations, Piedmont is Italy's leader in unique DOCG production. Some of Italy's best wines, like Barolo and Barbaresco, come out of this region.

Nov 29, 2009 - Andrew Wilson

Tuscany is famous for rolling hills, sprawling vineyards and outstanding wine. While Chianti is the region's most famous appellation, it produces several others.

Nov 29, 2009 - Andrew Wilson

Using the Italian Wine Classification system is a great way to determine quality Italian wines. Although it isn't a perfect system, it can be a very helpful guide.

Nov 29, 2009 - Andrew Wilson

Swiss wine is getting more and more attention nowadays, but reliable information in English is still hard to come by. Here's how to gain fast access to the best of it.

Nov 26, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

The annual Swiss wine awards crown the best vintages and winemaker. The list of winners is an excellent resource for those seeking an introduction to Swiss wines.

Nov 25, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Madeira fortified wine is well known for its excellence but the island's noble grapes also produce quality dinner wines, increasingly popular with connoisseurs.

Nov 22, 2009 - Solange Hando

As part of their worldwide program of wine presentations, members of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux conduct a tasting event in Geneva.

Nov 14, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Wine lovers are easy to buy for with this list of wine gifts for Christmas from cheap corkscrews, glass charms and pourers to luxury decanters and vintage fine wine.

Nov 13, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Buying vintage wines may sound like a high risk strategy, but complete novices can safely invest in fine wine from Bordeaux by using a specialist wine investment company.

Nov 12, 2009 - Helen Smeaton

Recent findings show that the Chasselas grape is Swiss, more specifically from the area around Lake Geneva that to this day produces the world's finest Chasselas wines.

Nov 11, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Navigating a restaurant wine list shouldn't require a GPS. There are many resources available to match the right wine with the right meal (and budget).

Nov 9, 2009 - Olivia Hull

In the foothills of the French Alps, Savoie offers a wide range of quality wines, on a par with the finest vintages in the country.

Nov 3, 2009 - Solange Hando

To buy port wine is to buy into Portugal's history. And the British have acquired more of a taste than any other nation for the fortified wine of the River Douro.

Oct 31, 2009 - Iain Manson

What is port wine? Well, it's a fortified wine, and it comes in many styles: tawny port wine and late bottled vintage to name but two. And the best port wine is wonderful

Oct 30, 2009 - Iain Manson

It has been said red wine should be paired with beef and white wine with fish and chicken. The rule may not be so strict, but it's still a helpful guideline.

Oct 29, 2009 - Olivia Hull

Greek wines are online, with wines from islands like Kefalonia and Santorini, so whether it's red, white, sparkling or even retsina, it can be bought on the internet.

Oct 29, 2009 - Mike Gerrard

Picking the right food to go with any wine is hard, this article aims to provide a generalized list of foods that match a bottle of bubbly.

Oct 26, 2009 - Graeme Hay

'Vin du Glacier' is sometimes used in English as a term for cryo ice wine, but the real stuff is actually a sherry-like solera wine for home consumption from the cask.

Oct 26, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

When going to Thanksgiving dinner as a guest, one must bring a gift for the host, who has spent the day fussing over the turkey & fixings. Great wine makes a great gift.

Oct 23, 2009 - Brett McKenzie

Grain Noble wines are natural sweet whites made from withered and botrytized grapes by over 30 charter-bound winemakers in Switzerland's canton Valais.

Oct 21, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

England's winemakers are predicting a record year for English wine due to bumper crops from the summer sunshine.

Oct 17, 2009 - Sonya Hook

China is one of the first regions to produce the alcoholic beverage of wine. Early archeological research shows that early Chinese production dates to at least 3000 BC.

Oct 2, 2009 - Jason Chavis

The sparkling Blanquette de Limoux is an elegant affordable wine from the South of France, ideal for Christmas and year round celebrations.

Oct 1, 2009 - Solange Hando

Yellow wine - slightly oxidized and resembling sherry in taste - is acquiring more and more fans internationally, not least thanks to an annual festival celebrating it.

Sep 27, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine

The drink of Irish High Kings, newlyweds, and festivals for a few thousand years, mead is a creative alternative to more traditional wines and compliments all meals.

Sep 26, 2009 - Linda Ashar

Associated mainly with Switzerland, dig a little deeper and Chasselas wine puts in an appearance on several continents albeit not always under the same name.

Sep 26, 2009 - Gail Mangold-Vine