Choosing a wine glass A good tasting glass is made of clear glass so that you can view the content easily. The stem has to be long enough for a comfortable grip without touching the bowl, and the foot wide enough to give a firm base. Careful washing and drying the glasses are important. If […]

Wine Tasting – This is a step by step guide on how on how to taste wine this page will teach you how to decipher what wines you are tasting and in some instances where their from and how old they are and if done properly over time will increase your pallet and smell senses […]

How to do it like the Experts! There are three parts to the “tasting”; Look, Smell and Taste. All are equally important to the overall enjoyment of the wine. LOOK Pour the wine about a third full into a simple glass that curves inward. Holding the glass by the stem, tip it against a white […]

You are not alone, if when you look at a wine list, all you really see are lots and lots of prices. Don’t feel self-conscious. People often choose wine by the price because it has a clear meaning while the rest of the label information may not. But price and quality are rarely proportional. Meaning […]

Tasting Characteristics of White Wines Dry, Neutral The term dry is simply the opposite or absence of sweetness. Some white wines are extremely refreshing when youre very thirsty. The fact that they are neutral means that they do not exhibit any particular strong quality. The Italians tend to stay away from aromatic, strong flavored white […]

What is wine? Wine has been made for centuries from just a two simple ingredients: yeast and grape juice. Actually, just about any fruit juice can be used, but by far the majority of all wine is made from the juice of the grape. How is wine made? Yeast is the magical ingredient that turns […]

Of the many great experiences to be enjoyed in Niagara wine country, the tasting bar is certainly the most popular. Having an opportunity to visit Niagara wineries, sample superior VQA wines and speak with courteous, friendly and knowledgeable winery staffers – even the winemakers themselves on occasion – is, without a doubt, the best way […]

If you are on your way to one of our Niagara wine tours, it’s important that you know the right way to taste the wines that the winery will be offering. That doesn’t mean you need to be one of the keen eyed wine reviewers that sits in the corner dissecting every minute detail in […]

You understand how to consume wine, but do you really understand how to taste it? Wine tasting is not really identical to drinking it. To discover the real flavor of the wine requires that you relax and focus on your senses of smell, sight, touch, & taste. There are absolutely no wrong or right of […]

Wine and cheese are one of the most iconic food pairings, right up there with peanut butter and jelly. But many people are unaware of which cheeses to pair with which wines to get the best out of both. Wine and cheese tasting parties are all the rage, so it can be embarrassing to get […]