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The Ancient Art of Wine In one form or another wine production has been carried out for thousands of years. Pottery discovered in Persia (present-day Iran), dated at 5,500 BC show evidence of grape use for winemaking. Jars from Jiahu in China containing wine from wild grapes date to between 6000 and 7000 BC.But whether anc ... read more>>   Wine Glossary for the Perplexed Acetic: vinegar-like taste or smell from exposure to air. Vinegar is acetic acid.Acidity: wines contain acids, which vary in concentration.Appellation: French system regulating authenticity; applies to region where the grapes were grown.Astringent: high tannin content produces dry, puckering effect. ... read more>>   Grading Wine Skill in the art of winetasting doesn't require an advanced degree in oenology (the science of winemaking). But listening to professional winetasters, it's easy to get that impression. Bouquet, clarity, earthy, crisp, open, nostalgic — huh?So, take a deep breath, get comfortable, and b ... read more>>

Understand Wine And Rate It Wines, like hotels, tend to get rated. And they get rated with stars. How do you know what a 5 or 6-star wine stands for? Now unlike hotels, wines do not necessarily have to be rated by an expert. They can be rated by anyone. All it takes is for a person to have enough of an exposure as well as an u ... read more>> They Joys of White Wine New scientific findings have made red wine quite popular in recent years, and many people drink red wines for their antioxidant qualities, and for how they can help prevent heart disease. Red wines are truly wonderful, however, there are other wines that are also wonderful as well. White wines, alth ... read more>> Good Wine Requires Good Grapes Few agricultural endeavors are as complex as winemaking. And at the end of the process, one gets to enjoy a good glass. Site selection, grape variety, soil preparation, sunlight control, fermentation management, even the type of cork used all play important parts in producing fine wines.Wine grapes ... read more>> The Proper Pairing of Wine and Food The title is misleading. There really is no such thing as 'proper' when choosing a wine and food to enjoy together. In matters of taste, individual judgment will always reign supreme.But the old rule of reds with beef, whites with fish and poultry still has merit. For either situation, choos ... read more>>