In the past I’ve not been a big Chardonnay fan…and I know I’m not alone. When I think of Chardonnay I get a mental image of grandma sipping that super oaky and buttery stuff from a plastic cup with an ice cube dropped in it. Again, not a fan.
But, with 4th of July right around [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Wine Tips'
A Second Chance for Chardonnay
June 23rd, 2010
Tags: Chardonnay · Snooth
Australian Shiraz a GREAT Value
June 17th, 2010
This post is from Timothy J. Gabelman, the Cincinnati Wine Pairing Examiner with www.examiner.com. Tim is a contributing writer to Uncorked Cincinnati, discussing food, wine, and local tidbits!
The search for value-oriented wines can be fraught with peril. There are so many appellations and varietals that require more work and manipulation than can be squeezed successfully [...]
Tags: Australia · Shiraz · Value Wine
Wine Pairing for Sushi
June 15th, 2010
When you think of Sushi, Sake or Kirin usually comes to mind as the beverage of choice. Wine, though, pairs really nicely with sushi if you do a little bit of homework. Asking your waiter or the house sommelier for a recommendation is always your safest bet, but this segment from In Wine Country should [...]
Tags: In Wine Country · Sushi
New Wine Website: Winery Insider
March 22nd, 2010
“Just because you are piss poor doesn’t mean you have to sip a piss pour.” That headline from Winery Insider definitely caught my attention.
Winery Insider is a new private sale site that just launched today, where you can get amazing quality wines at up to 80% off retail. If you’re familiar with Gilt Group it’s [...]
Tags: Wine Websites · Winery Insider
Opening Champagne Like a Pro
December 31st, 2009
Happy New Year’s Eve!!! Hopefully you’ll be celebrating tonight with some bubbly. Opening a champagne or sparkling wine bottle is a ton of fun, but it can also be a bit tricky (especially if you’re already a few cocktails in!). In Wine Country helps us out by taking a look at the right and wrong [...]
Tags: Champagne · New Year's · Wine Tips
Easy Ways to Save Opened Wine
December 7th, 2009
Nothing’s more frustrating than a bottle of wine that goes bad before you’ve had a chance to finish it. Sometimes you might even hesitate opening a new bottle with dinner for fear half of it will be poured down the drain a couple of days later.
Fear no more (or at least less!). There [...]
Tags: In Wine Country · Wine Tips
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Wine Lover
November 30th, 2009
Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday is quickly coming to an end. But if you’re a natural Holiday gift procrastinator like me then you’re probably still looking for gift ideas instead of pulling the trigger on those early purchases. To get you motivated and into that Holiday shopping spirit, here are a [...]
Thanksgiving Wine Tips from The Wine Merchant
November 18th, 2009
Thanksgiving is just one week away, and with that you’re probably beginning to pull together the final menu including the ever so important choice of wines to please everyone! Never fear…The Wine Merchant is here to help. I sat down with Kathee and Lisette from The Wine Merchant to get their tips on pulling together [...]
Tags: Holidays · Thanksgiving · The Wine Merchant
The Secret to Removing Red Wine Stains
October 18th, 2009
In Wine Country is one of my favorite wine shows on TV. The entire show is dedicated to bringing the Wine Country lifestyle to its viewers through world-famous winery tours, celebrity chef profiles, decorating tips and much more. My favorite aspect of the show is each and every show segment is available for you to [...]
Tags: In Wine Country · Video · Wine Tips
