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The Wines Lodges of Funchal

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Patrick David Michael Barrow

This article describes some of the many wine lodges in Funchal where the interested visitor can taste and buy some of the best fortified wines left in existence. more...

Madeira Wine - the Basics

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

By: Patrick David Michael Barrow

This article looks at Madeira, arguably the most undervalued and best value of the fortified wines. more...

Getting a Kick from Champagne

In: French Wine

By: Anne Neville

My only regret in life is that I did not drink more champagne," said John Maynard Keynes -- and why should you share his regret? This year, savor affordable French chic. more...

Sea Wine: Treasure from the Deep?

In: French Wine

By: Anne Neville

Wines are traditionally stored in cellars for several years before being sold. An intriguing new theory holds that they may mature better at the bottom of the sea. more...

Italy's Wine Regions

In: Italian Wine

By: Sandy Mitchell

Although Italy is less than three-quarters the size of California, it vies with France each year for the top honors in world wine production. more...

Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon

In: French Wine

By: Dick Edelstein

Small family-owned vineyards in the Languedoc-Roussillon region are producing some of France's finest hand made wines at very modest prices. more...

Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Stars

In: French Wine

By: Dick Edelstein

Top producers of artisan wines of great character and individuality in the Languedoc-Roussillon region are now gaining recognition for consistent results. more...

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