Red wine is a constant staple at parties and holiday events, making it one of the most popular alcoholic drinks. It has gained a reputation for class, drinkability and an unmatched flavor. Not surprisingly, these qualities have earned it the appreciation of both wine connoisseurs and novices alike. However, a true connoisseur not only appreciates […]
Archive | Wine Tips
Wine Wednesday Wine News Update: New Wines Pair With Moods Rather Than Food
Hello fellow wine lovers and welcome to another Wine Wednesday here on BlogAboutWine.com. The wine world is constantly changing and now we are starting to see companies try new ideas to attract new customers. Let’s face it, your average wine drinker doesn’t know much about wine, so it really is the marketing done by the […]
Wine Wednesday: Three Bargain Wines That Are Sure To Impress At Your Next Dinner Party
You were invited to a dinner party and want to bring a bottle of wine. The problem is you don’t want to break the bank, but at the same time, you’d rather not bring something people won’t like. It’s a position that many people find themselves in and in far too many cases a version […]
Vino For Your Valentine: Wine and sexual health
Wine and sexuality have been inexplicitly linked since the time of ancient Greece. As the Ancient Greek legend goes, it was Dionysus’ tear that gave birth to wine. The Roman’s Dionysus became Bacchus, the God of wine and fertility. Results? Well the God Bacchus married Venus to birth their Godly child Priapus. Besides the Greek […]
Wine Wednesday: 5 Ways To Discover More Great Wines In 2012
With 2012 in full swing now we wanted to do our part to help you enjoy great wine all year long. 2011 was an exciting year for us as we had the chance to visit over 100 wineries and taste some wines that have quickly become our new favorites. Two of our favorites from last […]
Learn About Wine – Lesson #1: Wine Tasting Basics
Hello and welcome to a brand-new series we are doing here on BlogAboutWine.com specifically for beginners who want to learn about wine. There is a wide range of people who read our blog from real wine pro’s to beginners who want to learn more about wine, but don’t know where to start. So first things […]
Thanksgiving Wine Tips
With just two days until Thanksgiving many of us are winding down the work week early and getting ready for the ultimate feast. For wine lovers like ourselves this presents a serious challenge given the variety of dishes that come-together during Thanksgiving. One of the biggest challenges with Thanksgiving Dinner is the number of sugary […]
Have You Seen The Wine Down? Our New Favorite Wine Video Series
We recently discovered a new video series called The Wine Down and in just 8 Episodes they’ve turned us into big fans! This show is done by a winery and tasting room in Malibu called Cornell. We first discovered Cornell at a Malibu Wine Tasting event put on by LearnAboutWine.com. So the folks over at […]
Winery Wedding Updates – Santa Barbara It Is!
If you’ve been following our blog over the last few months then you know we are currently planning a winery wedding. It has been an exciting process so far with our first big decision now out of the way – where to get married, Temecula or Santa Barbara? We had been tasting in Santa Barbara […]
Wine Lovers TV – Episode #3: An Introduction to Primitivo
In this episode of Wine Lovers TV we introduce you to Primitivo which is genetically the same as a varietal you might know well, Zinfandel. We try an excellent Primitivo from one of our favorite wineries in Paso Robles, Aron Hill.