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French Wines, Whites and Reds in Savoie-Alps: Wine Tasting, Pinot & Gamay, Roussette, Chignin & Mondeuse

In: French Wine

By: Feature Writer Solange Hando

The Story of Port Wine: How the Fortified Wine of Portugal’s Douro Valley Made its Name

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Iain Manson

What is Port Wine? The World’s Greatest Fortified Wine, and How to Drink It

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Iain Manson

How to Pair Red and White Wine with Food: Beyond Red Wine With Meat and White With Fish

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Olivia Hull

Buying Greek Wines Online in the UK: Buy Holiday Wines from Greece and the Greek Islands on the Internet

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Feature Writer Mike Gerrard

Pairing Food With Wine: Champagne: How to Choose the Right Food to Go with Bubbles

In: French Wine

By: Graeme Hay

The Real Vin Du Glacier: 300 Years Or More Of Tradition Lie Behind This Valais Wine

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

Four Great Wines to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner: Accepting an Invite to Someone Else's Table? Four Gift Wines

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Brett McKenzie

Grain Noble ConfidenCiel Sweet Wines: Swiss Vintages Made From Over-Ripe Grapes

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

English Wine Heading for Success: Bumper Year Predicted for England's Wine

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Sonya Hook

The History of Wine Making in China: How China Helped the Alcoholic Beverage Succeed

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Jason Chavis

Blanquette de Limoux, French Sparkling Wine: Celebration Wine from Languedoc in the South of France

In: French Wine

By: Feature Writer Solange Hando

Vin Jaune is Catching On: A Specialty of the French Jura Region

In: French Wine

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

Ways to Serve Mead, Drink of Irish Kings: Honey Wine, Ancient Nectar of the Gods for All Modern Occasions

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Linda Ashar

The Many Faces of Chasselas: This White Wine Has Its Surprises

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

Nez du Vin from Le Nez - The Nose Knows: Sensory Kits Enable Wine Tasters To Self-Train

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

Making Sense of German Wine Labels: Deciphering Terms Helps Determine the Style of Wine in the Bottle

In: German Wine

By: Sarah Goddard

Wine is a Healthy Drink: Quotes and Saying, A Remedy for Aging and General Cure All

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Margo Dillard

A Guide to Champagne Bottle Sizes: Bottle Volumes for Champagne and How Many Glasses Each One Yields

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Norman Kolpas

Red Wine with Fish: Breaking the White Wine for White Meat Food Pairing Rule

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Darby Higgs

Wine Inspired Quotes from Homer, Samuel Butler: The Works of Homer Sang the Praises of Wine

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Margo Dillard

Pesticide Residues In Wine: Do Chemicals in Wine Pose a Threat to Human Health?

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Robin Akhurst

The Marriage of Oak and Wine: A Partnership made in Heaven

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Jacqueline Chambliss

The Origin of Chalk in France's Champagne Region: A Brief History of How the Soil of Champagne Was Formed

In: French Wine

By: Robin Akhurst

The Beaujolais Wine Region of Southern Burgundy: A Closer Look into this Under Appreciated Place

In: French Wine

By: Jacqueline Chambliss

Funny and Famous Wine Quotes and Toasts: Great Writers Have Paid Homage to Wines Throughout History

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Margo Dillard

The Rebirth of French Rosé: Resurgence of a Grande Dame of French Wine

In: French Wine

By: Dynise Basore

Fruit of the Tuscan Vines: An Overview ot the Wines of Tuscany

In: Italian Wine

By: Dynise Basore

A Most Unusual Wine Club: Members Collect Tasting Experience of Rare Wine Varieties

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Darby Higgs

How Noble Rot Produces Sweet Wine: The Role of Botrytis Cinerea in Winemaking and Viticulture

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Robin Akhurst

Phlyloxera Vine Disease 150 Years On: Vineyards Today Still Reflect 19th Century Scurge

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Darby Higgs

The Best Wine in the World: Hilltop Vineyards Produce the Raw Material for Extraordinary Wine

In: Italian Wine

By: Paul Hamilton

Where Does the Color in Wine Come From? The Skin of the Grape Contains the Colouring - Usually

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Darby Higgs

Why Cyprus' Wines Deserve to be Recognized: Award Winning Cypriot Wines Prove Quality Not Quantity is Prevailing

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Feature Writer Helen Smeaton

The Benefits of Drinking Red Wine: Find Out How Procyanidins in Wine May Promote Longevity

In: French Wine

By: John Yarlott

Wine Tasting Duel, Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio? French Wine or Italian, The Choice For Wine Consumers Is Complicated

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: James Ellsworth

Cotes du Rhone Wines: Good Values from Southern France

In: French Wine

By: Christopher Cooper

Cabernet Franc Wine Variety: A Versatile Grape for Blends or Varietals

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Darby Higgs

Ribiero Del Duero, Spanish Wine Region: A Red Wine Area in North Central Spain

In: Spanish Wine

By: Darby Higgs

Tannat - a Wine for Your Heart: This Variety Makes Robust Healthful Red Wines

In: French Wine

By: Darby Higgs

Wine Tasting 101: A Guide to the Basics of Serving, Tasting and Enjoying Wine

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Lise Charlebois-Ludot

Vineyards of South West France: Exciting, unusual wines and variations on Bordeaux styles

In: French Wine

By: Darby Higgs

Wine Regions of Spain: The Geography of the Varied Styles of Spanish Wine

In: Spanish Wine

By: Darby Higgs

Wines of the Dordogne: A Lesser Known Wine Region in South West France

In: French Wine

By: Darby Higgs

Commandaria: A Highly Prized Wine from Cyprus

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Helena Petridou

Champagne Trivia: Fun Facts About the Bubbly

In: French Wine

By: Cynthia Riede

Spanish Sherry – Unique and Underrated: Fino, Amontillado or Oloroso - Not Just for Grandparents!

In: Spanish Wine

By: Julia Timakhovich

Champagne & Strawberries, White Wine & Oysters: Impress Your Sweetheart With These Delectable Duos

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Cynthia Riede

Rosy Future for English Wine: Warming Temperatures Favour English Vineyards

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Paris Franz

How to Choose a Wine Club: Discover Hard to Find Wines

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Ellen Wilson

Pairing Wine and Food: Wine and Food Combinations Made Simple

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Ellen Wilson

How to Taste Wine: Wine Tasting Made Simple

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Ellen Wilson

A Basic Guide to French Bordeaux Wines: The Red and White Wines of Bordeaux

In: French Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

Bordeaux Wine Classification: Political and Economic Considerations Create a Ranking System

In: French Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

How to Open a Champagne Bottle: Simple, Safe, and Easy Steps for Opening a Bottle of Champagne

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Norman Kolpas

English Wine Steps onto Global Stage: Chapel Down's Baccchus and Sparkling Wines Making a Splash

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Tara O'Leary

Champagne Alternatives at Sparkling Prices! This New Year’s Instead of Champagne try Prosecco or Cava?

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Tara O'Leary

Wine Gift Baskets: Personalize Gift Giving With a Specialized Wine Basket

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Ellen Wilson

The Rioja Reds of Spain: Region of Spain Well Known for Its Red Wines

In: Spanish Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

Abruzzo's Terroirs Herald Italian Wine Revival: Masciarelli Winery Leads Improvement of Italian Region Wines

In: Italian Wine

By: James Ellsworth

Italian Red Wines: Red Wine From the Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto Regions

In: Italian Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

Champagne: The Science of Bubbles: Physics and Math Infuse Champagne With Effervescence

In: French Wine

By: Cynthia Riede

Champagne Wine Holiday Parties: A Champagne Glass of Seasonal Cheer is a Great Holiday Party Theme

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Scott Walker

The Future of British Wine: Sparkling Wines on the Rise

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Ellen Wilson

Wine Review: Mas des Chimères: Affordable Côteaux-du-Languedoc Blend Tastes Very Expensive

In: French Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

How to Make Mead: An Alcoholic Beverage Made with Honey, Water, Yeast & Time

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Marcia Passos Duffy

How Champagne is Made: Creating Champagne is an Expensive, Labor Intensive Process

In: French Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

Champagne: Not Just Sparkling Wine: Real Champagne is From France

In: French Wine

By: Ellen Wilson

France Welcomes the Beaujolais Nouveau: At The End Of November, France Celebrates The Year's First Wine

In: French Wine

By: Christina Rebuffet-Broadus

Vintage of 1968: Port, Bordeaux, Rioja: Choosing a Forty Year Old Wine for an Anniversary Celebration

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Lynn Hoffman

La Dolcetto Vita: Underloved, Undervalued and Luscious

In: Italian Wine

By: Lynn Hoffman

Simple, Delicious, Affordable Barbera Wine: Approachable Red Wine is a Crowd Pleaser: Italian & California Style

In: Italian Wine

By: Lynn Hoffman

Rioja's Tempranillo Grape: Northern Spain's Cool Climate Wine

In: Spanish Wine

By: Lynn Hoffman

Inexpensive Sparkling Wines: Spanish and Italian Bubblies Make any Event a Celebration

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Gail Wallis

Grenoble's Millesime Wine Festival: Every year Grenoble hosts an event featuring the best in French wine

In: French Wine

By: Christina Rebuffet-Broadus

Louis Roederer Champagne: The Champagne of Connoisseurs

In: French Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Portuguese Wines: Herdade do Esporao – the Epitome of Quality Wine from Portugal

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Tara O'Leary

Good Portugal Wine Guide Now Out: Wine and Food Lover's Guide to Portugal is by Two Top Wine Experts

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Feature Writer Mike Gerrard

Wines of Spain: Rioja: Viña Real Wines from the Rioja Alavesa Region

In: Spanish Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Champagne - Not Just an Aperitif: Pairing the World's Most Famous Sparkling Wine with Food

In: French Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Champagne Taittinger: A Great Deal in Champagne

In: French Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Albarino: Spain's Most Popular White Wine: Crisp, Affordable Spanish White Wine

In: Spanish Wine

By: Gail Wallis

Wines of Valencia and Murcia: Some of the best Wine in Spain Comes from these little known Areas

In: Spanish Wine

By: Martin Finch

Austria's Grüner Veltliner: An Aromatic Grape Varietal from Austria Not to be Missed!

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Tara O'Leary

Tired of High-Priced Champagne? Cremant: Budget-Friendly Alternative French Sparkling Wine

In: French Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Not Your Average Rioja: A Closer Look at a Revered Spanish Wine Region

In: Spanish Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Wine from Alsace: A Look at Riesling

In: French Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Anything but Chardonnay! Pouilly Fuissé - a classic choice from Burgundy

In: French Wine

By: Tara O'Leary

Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine: Does Sparkling Wine measure up to the iconic bubbly of Champagne?

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Tara O'Leary

Wines of Lake Geneva, Switzerland: Chasselas and Other Distinctive Vins of the Lavaux District

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Sara Churchville

The Wines Lodges of Funchal: Tasting and Buying Vintage Madeira Wine on the Island

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Patrick David Michael Barrow

Madeira Wine - the Basics: The Most Undervalued of the Fortified Wines

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Patrick David Michael Barrow

Getting a Kick from Champagne: Toasting the Season with Fine French Bubbly Won't Break the Bank

In: French Wine

By: Anne Neville

Sea Wine: Treasure from the Deep? French Winemaker Makes a Splash by Throwing His Wine Overboard

In: French Wine

By: Anne Neville

Italy's Wine Regions: Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Lombardy and More

In: Italian Wine

By: Sandy Mitchell

Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon: Quality and Value: Artisanal Wines from France’s Southern Vineyard

In: French Wine

By: Dick Edelstein

Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Stars: Producers Compete in Quality with Wines from Greatest French Regions

In: French Wine

By: Dick Edelstein

Wine Tasting Tips: Three Steps to Discovering the Secrets of Tasting Wine

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Feature Writer James W. Coates

Organic, Biodynamic & L.I.V.E Wine: Certifications for Farmed and Other Specialized or 'Green' Wines

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: E. David Curiel

Demystifying Fortified Wine: What it is, What to know, and How to drink it

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Janet Rogers

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