Wine Tasting for Beginners
Attending wine tasting events can be a great experience and a lot of fun, although a lot of people choose… [more]
Fine Wines

White Wine Basics for Beginners
White wine, like its red cousin has origins that date back centuries. While not as famous as red wine for its health benefits, white wines still possess many of the same benefits if consumed in moderation. Choosing a white wine can be just as … [Read More...]

“Seeing Red” Shiraz vs. Cabernet: The Smackdown
Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are two very popular red wines that people are especially fond of using as dinner pairings. Inevitably in such circumstances, people want to know which is the "better" wine. Obviously people have different palettes so … [Read More...]

Red Wine Basics for Beginners
Wine is gaining popularity daily as an alcoholic beverage of choice. Its origins date back centuries and its purported health benefits increase its ever-growing popularity. In particular, red wine, with its antioxidant properties is in the … [Read More...]
Wine and Spirits

3 Things to Consider when Picking a Bottle of Wine
Article by Stephen Thiele Picking a bottle of wine may be a much more difficult decision than you may think. There are literally hundreds of different brands and flavors of wine available these days, which means you can easily become … [Read More...]

Making Wine at Home – Taking the First Steps
So - you have decided that you want to try your hand at making some wine. This article will describe the basic steps and some of the pitfalls to avoid to make sure your first batch turns out good enough to drink. First things first - how much do you … [Read More...]

Dealing With Hangovers
A hangover is something that just about all of us have experienced at some point in time. After spending a night out drinking, you may wake up in the morning with your head feeling heavy and your stomach in knots. At that moment, you probably … [Read More...]

Making Red Wine
Among the many types of wine available, red wine is among the best. There are many types of red wine available, although most are made using the same methods. This very exhilarating type of wine is made from black grapes, drawing their color from … [Read More...]
Recent Posts
A Few After Vacation Wine and Food Pairings
Well the holiday breaks have passed and pointless to say you're tired of turkey, ham or roast beef or which ever and right now you're possibly watching your own dieting soon after spoiling yourself. So below are many swift and effortless food ideas which keeps calories in mind yet are still great … [Read More...]
“A Sideways Story” The History of The Napa Valley Pinot Noir
California wine country has been a popular honeymoon and vacation destination for a while, but the movie "Sideways" drew a great deal of attention to the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding area of Santa Barbara, and especially to the California Pinot Noir and Napa Valley. Pinot noir is one of the … [Read More...]
White Wine Basics for Beginners
White wine, like its red cousin has origins that date back centuries. While not as famous as red wine for its health benefits, white wines still possess many of the same benefits if consumed in moderation. Choosing a white wine can be just as daunting a task as choosing a red and with the vast … [Read More...]
Rieslings: Not Just Your Grandmother’s Favorite White Wine Grape
Riesling has been a popular wine in Europe since at least the 19th Century. Its recent renaissance is due in part to labeling regulations across the globe that have ensured a bottle with Riesling on the label will feature this grape of German origin. For years the wine was thought of only in … [Read More...]
Wines of South Australia, a Global up and Coming Region for Reds and Whites
Australian wine shows up all over the world, with the significant majority coming from South Australia. The continent has been producing wine since the 19th Century, originally starting with a South African cutting. People in the know about the world of wines say that the state of South Australia … [Read More...]
The Salmon Dilemma, Red or White Wine?
You've picked the perfect salmon dish for dinner, and now it's time to choose the perfect wine. While common convention may have you turning to the whites, the truth is reds and roses may work just as well, if not better! Matching food to wine is something of an art; however, even a novice can … [Read More...]
SeaBear Smokehouse Welcomed as Featured Vendor
. Wine-for-Beginners.com is pleased to welcome SeaBear Smokehouse as a featured vendor. SeaBear.com offers gourmet smoked salmon for gifts, entertaining & home dining. SeaBear is committed to offering the very best in Northwest Smoked Salmon for gifts, entertaining & home dining. Their Wild … [Read More...]
“Seeing Red” Shiraz vs. Cabernet: The Smackdown
Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are two very popular red wines that people are especially fond of using as dinner pairings. Inevitably in such circumstances, people want to know which is the "better" wine. Obviously people have different palettes so there is no clearly superior wine, even when … [Read More...]
A Glass A Day Keeps The Doctor Away: the Wine – Heart Health Connection
When it comes to the relationship between good health and wine drinking, the proverbial cat has been out of the bag for not just years but decades. It was originally postulated when people in the late 20th Century noticed that the French suffer a lower rate of heart disease than any other Western … [Read More...]
Red Wine Basics for Beginners
Wine is gaining popularity daily as an alcoholic beverage of choice. Its origins date back centuries and its purported health benefits increase its ever-growing popularity. In particular, red wine, with its antioxidant properties is in the spotlight. Standing in a wine shop, liquor store, or even … [Read More...]
Featured Vendors Great Valentine’s Day Offers
Some of our select vendors have some outstanding Valentine's Day offers that we couldn't resist featuring here for you to take advantage of" Stock Yards is one of the very few providers who deliver the highest grade of beef available (normally reserved for top restaurants, resorts and clubs) … [Read More...]
Wine and Chocolate – A Wonderful Romantic Treat
Looking for an incredible gift for that special someone? Trying to create a romantic atmosphere for a memorable evening? Nothing speaks romance better than wine and chocolate. The wine community can literally produce volumes of guidelines and opinions on various food and wine pairings. There are … [Read More...]
Choose Your Wine Glass Wisely to Enjoy Your Favorite Vintage
Author: Michele DeZayas Every beginner knows that enjoying a great glass of wine is more than about taste; however many don’t know that choosing the right type of glass to serve wine is almost as important as the vintage served. We’ll try to simplify here in a few paragraphs some guidelines on … [Read More...]
Great Friends Plus Great Wine Equals Great Night
Author: Greg Nagell After the expense of Christmas many people have been tightening their purse strings to ensure that a minimal amount of money is spent in the coming weeks. In theory this is a great idea, just spending some time in your own home and relaxing, saving the pennies but in reality … [Read More...]
ShopWineStuff.com – The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift Selection
ShopWineStuff.com, our online store for wine and accessories has the perfect gift for your Valentine. Feel free to browse through our vast Amazon.com powered selection for great gift ideas. We offer unique collections of glassware by Lolita, Waterford and Riedel to name a few, as well as … [Read More...]




