Ryan F asked:


A boutique/specialty retail wine store focusing on artisanal wine, that is (i.e., not directly competing with Costco and supermarkets). Assume the store would be in an area with many interesed wine drinkers (e.g., SF Bay Area, Seattle, Chicago etc.)

SuperGirls™ asked:


wouldn’t it be fun to go wine tasting? have you done it before?

chefmddotcom asked:

Easy-to-make Mediterranean dish is rich in omega-3 and helps prevent heart disease. Ten ounces of fish weekly reduces ulcerative colitis disease activity. And your risk for sudden death from heart disease. Cooking the mussels in a dry white wine lends the shellfish enough acidity to play off the richness of the olive oil and create balance. Get the complete recipe here: www.chefmd.com .

huntertristan asked:


I actually dumped the bottle and just have two full glasses of red wine and I’ve been sipping them for the past 2 days. Taste seems to be okay, but is this normal? Should I just throw the wine out now?

Joshua K asked:


I am making manicotti for my g/f and i want to get a good wine but dont know which kind to get.

Rick asked:


I like to munch popcorn and nibble on dill pickles with it as I am watching DVD’s.I’d like to sip a good dry wine with it.Any suggestions?

808baby asked:


I don’t know much of what kind of red wine to drink and how to store it or pretty much anything that goes with drinking red wine. I just started to drink wine and gave up drinking beer and hard liquors. Just want to drink wine to WIND me down from a hectic day of work.

rl01 asked:


I already have the bottle of wine and would prefer not to use a wine broker.

People appreciate drinking wine because it is relaxing, a great meal companion, and is beneficial to one’s health. Prior to making decision on the brand of wine to purchase, there are some things that you need to know. Make sure you purchase the finest bottle. I have below things to look for before you purchase a bottle of wine.

Quality

Almost all the wines in the market are mass produced to make it less expensive for general consumption. While looking for wine to buy, make sure to check its brand. In this country, a sparkling wine is usually called Champagne. We all know that Champagne is a place in France where great sparkling wines are made. Quality sparkling wines don’t have the name Champagne on their labels. So be sure to look for descriptions of this kind before purchasing.

Taste

A lot of new wine drinkers usually start with sweet wine. However, as you get familiar with the taste, be sure to try different kinds. Firstly, what you should look for is the wine’s color. You be aware that red and white wines has different taste, and a rose wine has different kind of taste all together. Apart from this, assorted types of wine can accompany different meals|Besides this, many types of wines can go with various types of meals. There are different types of wines and taste, so it best to try them you choose your favorite.

Terroir

Although this has been a debate over the years, most wine drinkers believe that the wine’s terroir has a great effect on its quality. Terroir is stated as the ground and the climate where the grapes are produced. Folks think that wine’s from a well known terroirs are good than to wines manufacture in other locations. So if you want to be more sophisticated in choosing your wine bottle, make sure they come from a well known terroir.

Personalize

Visit to your local wine stores, ask the owner some questions about your favorite wines. While trying different wines, make a note of the wines that appeal you. In this way, you will have your own criteria and before you know it, you will be an expert when it comes to your own tastes buds.

Wines are enjoyable in many ways, just make sure you don’t consume too much at a sitting. Though a lot of the wines don’t have high percentage of alcohol in them, but it is better to drink it in small amount. However, the best thing about wine is that it is far more enjoyable than the other alcoholic drinks. So join the club and start drinking wine!

By: Victor Emmanuel

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