US Top wines

The joy of sparkling wines

US top wines — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:47:53 +0000

Sparkling wine is called sparkling because of those sweet, delightful little effervescence bubbles which are created by trapping carbon dioxide. Sparkling wine is usually the preferred one for special occasions and celebrations. This is probably attributed to the fact that those tiny little bubbles appear to be having their own fun dancing merrily around in [...]

South Africa – word cup 2010 and winemaker’s hopes

US top wines — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:30:27 +0000

The World Cup has proved a boon for South African winemakers, CNN’s David McKenzie reports. Find more videos like this on www.truveo.com. Original article on CNN

Become a wine expert

US top wines — Sat, 29 May 2010 22:54:16 +0000

It can be amusing sometimes to read the labels on the back of wine bottles… you’ll see wine given some very interesting and amusing descriptions, for example “This wine has an aroma of fresh citrus, pear and orange blossom” or “This wine has a hint of white truffle chocolate, spearmint, spice and black pepper flavours“. [...]

The biggest wine & spirits show in US

US top wines — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:00:56 +0000

We invite you to attend WSWA’s 67th Annual Convention and Exposition April 6-8, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are continually striving to improve your convention experience and are certain that you will be pleased with the changes being introduced and our newly added features. The WSWA Convention & Exposition is where distributors seek out [...]

Canadian Cabernet Franc

US top wines — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:10:37 +0000

I have been drinking Canadian wine for decades and it has been getting better over the years. But I have never reviewed a Canadian wine until now. You may not realize it, but Canada’s wine producing regions are at the same latitude as the almost too hot region of Provence, France and the it’s almost [...]

Colorado – something other than Napa

US top wines — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:43:15 +0000

When we think of wine, we often think of Napa Valley, the vineyards of Italy, perhaps even certain regions of Chile. Most of us, however, don’t think of Colorado. A state that is well known for beer, Colorado is one place where wine can easily be overlooked. However, unbeknownst to many, Colorado isn’t merely a [...]

How to read a wine label

US top wines — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:20:51 +0000

Learn how to read a wine label and discover the valuable information hidden there. This knowledge will make choosing the perfect bottle for any occasion less overwhelming. Since every wine-producing country has different government requirements as to what can be included, some labels will have more information than others. Below are components common to wine [...]

What is tannin?

US top wines — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:20:28 +0000

How can you tell if your wine has tannin or not? Well, all wines have tannins, but not all of them contain in the same concentrations. Tannins are the pigment that gives wine its color, and more importantly, they grant it its heaviness, warmth and body. Red wines contain tannins in high concentrations. It’s this [...]

New Zealand Wine

US top wines — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:17:36 +0000

New Zealand wine is a wine unlike any other due to its climate, soil, and water. New Zealand vineyards are grown in a maritime climate. The sea controls the climate creating cooler winters and hotter summers; this also means that there are warmer clearer days and cooler nights from the sea breeze, creating slow ripening [...]

Enjoy your wine

US top wines — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:38:42 +0000

How to enjoy wine? The question may seem absurd to some! You just drink it. Well, yes that the basic idea of course. You find a wine you like and then drink it, but let’s delve a little deeper. First of all, what makes a good wine, a wine you’ll be more likely to enjoy? [...]