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Browse ArticlesWine Gifts: Getting What you Wantby Jennifer JordanWhen it comes to the holidays, there is a right and wrong way to get the presents you want. For instance, making a detailed list and giving it to family and friends is the right way, performing a... Read more! Bottle Shock: When Your Wine is all Shook Upby Jennifer JordanAh, bottle shock. Some people know it for its true definition; others imagine it’s what a bottle of red feels whenever a bottle of white is chosen instead. Whatever meaning you lean towards, one... Read more! The Wines of Thanksgivingby Jennifer JordanRed wine, white wine, sparkling wine, cider: it’s the time of year to count our blessings. Yes, the holidays. As Thanksgiving rears its head, relatives are extended invitations, decorations are... Read more! The Enemies of Wine: What Not to Eat When Drinkingby Jennifer JordanDespite the dirty looks and obscene gestures I get whenever I drive by a field filled with cattle or stroll by the local chicken farm, I stand by the notion that red wine goes with red meat and white... Read more! Wine Club Helping Fight Against Breast Cancerby Jennifer JordanIn the grand scheme of things, wine and breast cancer couldn't be more unalike. One is something that is meant to be savored and the other is, well, cancer, the "C-word." While they lay on opposite... Read more! The Quotes of Wineby Jennifer JordanWine quotes, like grapes themselves, tend to come in bunches. From those who’ve sipped a bottle of Riesling and claimed, “That’s the best wine I’ve ever had,” to those who, after a wild... Read more! The Songs of Wineby Jennifer JordanWhen it comes to wine, we use a variety of our senses. Our sense of taste and our sense of smell helps us perceive flavors and aromas, our sense of sight helps us look for legs, helping us to... Read more! Vintage Wine: What’s it All About?by Jennifer JordanVintage, when it comes to wine, has a unique definition: it isn’t merely an old, classic bottle or one wearing a Guns and Roses hat and Van Halen (pre Sammy Hagar) shirt. In wine, vintage is... Read more! Removing Red Wine Stainsby Jennifer JordanThere are few things that will send a clean freak into a nervous breakdown like a red wine stain: red, red wine, when it’s spilled on the table and running onto the carpet, doesn’t make you feel... Read more! The Basics of Grapesby Jennifer JordanAs a wine writer, I tend to write a lot about, that's right, wine. From wine tasting to ordering wine in a restaurant, I've covered a plethora of wine related topics: yes, I've seen, and drank, it... Read more! Toasting the Memory of Baron Elie de Rothschildby Jennifer JordanIn the USA, there are the Rockefellers, the Kennedy's, the Carnegies and, of course, the Jordans. In France, there are the Rothschilds. A family who was originally known for banking, they eventually... Read more! You Had Me at Merlot: One of the Most Famous Red Winesby Jennifer JordanAt the end of last week, after finishing a wine article on Riesling, I felt a little guilty, bad that I had left red wine out of the limelight. For a while, I shook this feeling off - I mean, I can't... Read more! Riesling: A Wine for the Wine Haterby Jennifer JordanIn our world, there are people who don't like wine. Now, this idea may make most of us gasp in shock and yell out "Grape Scots!:" someone saying they don't like wine is like someone saying they don... Read more! Willamette Valley Vineyards: Open Up and Say Yumby Jennifer JordanIn my adult years, one of my own personal mantras whenever I go to Portland to visit the world’s largest amount of relatives has been, “I’ll be with family; so, in other words, I’ll be... Read more! Champagne on the Brain: The Benefits of a Glass of Bubblyby Jennifer JordanWe have all heard that red wine is good for our hearts, white wine is good for our lungs, and – of course – all wine is good for our taste buds. But, recent findings have revealed Champagne may... Read more! Cognac: The King of Brandyby Jennifer JordanBefore I got into wine, I didn't know much about it: I thought Bordeaux was used to make bread, I assumed wine in a box was as good as any, and I figured that Cognac was the name of the guy who wrote... Read more! Everyone Loves Hops, so Why Don't You?by Nick JurkowskiWithin the community of beer-drinkers (and therefore, almost certainly, among the community of non beer-drinkers), there are an alarming number of people who are completely unclear about the role... Read more! Anchorage's Breweriesby Nick JurkowskiI’ve recently come back for a visit to my hometown, Eagle River, Alaska (just north of Alaska’s largest and least Alaskan city, Anchorage). Anchorage is an odd place, and though it... Read more! The Wine Laws of Greeceby Jennifer JordanIn today’s winemaking world, all sorts of regions have rules. In fact, the wine region in my apartment has a rule that no bottle of wine can be left unopened or unconsumed. Greece, obviously... Read more! The Greek Wine Industryby Jennifer JordanWhen it comes to wine, it seems as though Greece should be well beyond every other region; after all, it is Greece, a country that is sometimes overheard bragging to Albania and Bulgaria about how... Read more! English Beer Errataby Nick JurkowskiPerusing my earlier columns, I notice the distinct lack of a few key styles that somehow eluded my careful discussion of British beer. I place the responsibility for this oversight squarely on... Read more! Lambics, Saisons, and Oud Bruns (Oh My)by Nick JurkowskiYou have to hand it to the Belgians – the imagination that they’ve shown in creating incredible beer is downright astounding. Trappist tripels and Abbey-Style strong ales are interesting... Read more! The Egyptian Wine Godsby Jennifer JordanMythology holds within it tales of gods who once governed the heavens above and the world below. Many people are familiar with mythology, particularly Greek Mythology (Hi, Zeus) or Norse Mythology... Read more! Wine Glossary: Drinking in the Greek Languageby Jennifer JordanEvery wine producing region in the world has its own lingo. The French have terms for wine that the Hungarians don’t, the Americans have terms for wine that the Australians don’t, and the... Read more! How to Practice Sangriaby Jennifer JordanIs it just me or do all of you, upon seeing a pitcher of sangria, open your arms wide and find yourself saying, "Come to mama." Personally, I can't help it: I am a sucker for anything that contains... Read more! American Beer: Nothing to Fearby Nick JurkowskiBeer has had its ups and downs in America. Naturally, the lowest point was Prohibition, when most of the breweries went out of business (wineries could at least get along selling “sacramental... Read more! Weird Drinking Laws of the USAby Jennifer JordanThe United States has its fair share of weird laws (what is up with having to pay taxes?), but there are few laws that achieve the level of oddness that certain American drinking laws attain... Read more! A Tale of Lagers and Weizen, part IIby Nick JurkowskiWhile lagers are dominant in Germans’ beer tastes, Germany is also well known for their wheat beer, generally fermented with ale yeast. We can also find a few precious barley ale styles... Read more! A Tale of Lagers and Weizen, part Iby Nick JurkowskiChances are, there isn’t a beer-drinker around who doesn’t know the light lager style of Germany and Bohemia. Lagers, while only a few hundred years old, have been exported around the world... Read more! Emile Peynaud: A Wine Revolutionaryby Jennifer JordanIn the world of wine, there are those who are known by many, whose influence over wine is astounding: Robert Parker, for example. There are also those who are lesser known but still adored by the... Read more! The Best First Date Winesby Jennifer JordanWe all know that dating is hard: the awkward silences, the nerves of the first kiss, the fear of flatulence in an intimate moment. Yes, dating is hard on so many fronts, including knowing what wine... Read more! The Styles of the Isles, Part IIby Nick JurkowskiIn this entry exploring styles of beer from the British Isles, we will focus on the darker beers - porters and stouts, as well as Scotch Ales. Stretch you mind and palate while improving your beer... Read more! Styles of the Isles, Part Iby Nick JurkowskiThe British Isles gave birth to porters, stouts, pale ales, bitters, and scotch ales (as well as milds, browns, and others). To a typical American beer drinker who is used to American light... Read more! Belgian Beersby Nick JurkowskiYou will find most anything you are looking for among the beers of Belgium. From crisp, thirst-quenching lagers to darker strong beer and sour gueze lambic, Belgian beers run a gamut of flavors... Read more! Beer: An Introductory Primerby Nick JurkowskiSince prohibition, American beer has been so traditionally homogenous that most Americans had only a vague awareness that there was an entire beer world outside of the standard rice and corn-based... Read more! Washington Wines: Just East of Greatnessby Jennifer JordanWhen people think of the wines of the northwest, chances are they ignore Washington and think mainly of Oregon. With its penchant for Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir, Oregon has seemingly... Read more! Wine Competitions: Vining for Greatnessby Jennifer JordanWhen I think of a wine competition, I think of bottles of red wine and bottles of white wine squaring off. Perhaps bottles of Merlot and Riesling arm wrestle or a glass of Shiraz and a glass of White... Read more! Wine Moments of the Big and Small Screenby Jennifer JordanIt seems to me that people will make a movie about anything (White Chicks...seriously?). From anacondas to Zorro's, if there is a camera, there will be a film. A not-so-recent addition to this movie... Read more! Canada Wines: Ice, Ice Babyby Jennifer JordanI think a lot about wine: Pinot Noir is on my mind whenever dinnertime rolls around, Beaujolais is in my thoughts as the holidays approach, Merlot and Cabernet share time on my brain when I attend a... Read more! Fermenting Fortitude: The Magic of Red Wineby Jennifer JordanYour Endurance in a Glass of Wine Whenever most of us think of endurance, we think of a variety of things. We think of an athlete crossing the finish line after a ten mile run. We imagine mountain... Read more! Wine Fraud: What's in Your Bottle?by Jennifer JordanWhen I was little, my grandmother had a grapevine on the fence that separated her house from her neighbor's house. My sisters and I spent hours arguing with the boys next door; we said the vine was... Read more! Champagne: A Wine of Many Talentsby Jennifer JordanUnderstanding Food Pairing with ChampagneAh, champagne. It’s a French discovery synonymous with romance, celebration, and, for those who don’t know how to properly open a bottle, safety goggles... Read more! Bucking the Trendby Jennifer JordanThe Failures of the 100 Point Rating Scale The concept of rating wine is not without its uses. Certainly in today's market place, there are more wine consumers than ever and more wine producers... Read more! BYOB: Changing the Definitionby Jennifer JordanHearing the term BYOB may trap many people in a memory from college, back to the years of yore when guests were urged to bring their own beer to parties. The hosts, supplying a few tattered couches... Read more! Free Your Wine and the Rest Will Followby Jennifer JordanFor some time now, it has been the mission of savoreachglass.com to bridge the gap between the wonder of wine and the enjoyment of life. Wearing many hats on our head - and the occasional lap shade... Read more! Whiskey and Cigars: Pairing Life's Luxuriesby Jennifer JordanLike two peas in a pod of the luxury world, cigars and whiskey can often be found together. Both known as two of the finer things in life, when used jointly, they work to enhance the drinking and... Read more! What is Single Malt Scotch?by Tynan SzveteczBirth of Malt WhiskyThe journey of discovery that eventually introduced malt whisky to the world began in much the same way as it did for beer and wine: wild yeasts and sugar (like sugar from grapes... Read more! New Zealand Wines: The Two Best Betsby Jennifer JordanEvery wine-producing nation has a specialty. From nations good at producing Cabernet to those who excel in Chardonnay, from those who are excellent makers of Semillon to those who know the quality of... Read more! The Wines of New Zealandby Jennifer JordanNo Wine is an Island: It’s easy to assume that New Zealand is a lot like Australia with its geographical proximity to the Outback: visitors may often be on the lookout for crocodile wrestling and... Read more! Making Port Wineby Jennifer JordanI had a friend in college whose life's goal was to move to France, don a beret, stomp on grapes, and make wine for a living. Though I tried to tell her that there was more to wine-making than purple... Read more! The Cork Heard Around the Worldby Jennifer JordanThe sound of a cork popping off a bottle of wine is a welcoming sound; the subtle popping noise is enough to turn wine lovers into Pavlov’s dog, drooling uncontrollably. As welcoming a sound this... Read more! The Wines of Alsaceby Jennifer JordanAfter the conclusion of the 2006 World Cup, with Italy edging the French team in a 5-3 shootout, those rooting for France could probably have used some very good alcohol to numb their emotions... Read more! Hungary? Grab a Glassby Jennifer JordanWhen I think of Hungary, I don't think of wine. I think of architecture, goulash, folklore, and a country that isn't very good at picking sides when it comes to world wars. Occasionally, I think of... Read more! The Wines of Piedmontby Tynan SzveteczOverview of Piedmont WinesSome grapes are well-traveled. Over thousands of years, varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and even the fussy Pinot Noir have garnered their sea... Read more! Introduction to Italian Wineby Tynan SzveteczItalian Wine Overview:Each year, it is not uncommon for Italy to find itself at the top of a number of wine-related lists, not the least of which ranks it as the largest producer, exporter and... Read more! Making Champagneby Tynan SzveteczMethode Champenoise:Today, the methods used to make Champagne and Sparkling Wine are very close to the original techniques pioneered by Dom Perignon in the 17th century. Bottles of Champagne from... Read more! History of Champagneby Tynan SzveteczHappy Accidents:In the fine tradition of how wine is thought to have been discovered in the first place, Champagne was come across quite by accident. Indeed, it was engineered more from a shift in... Read more! Spanish Wine History and Styleby Tynan SzveteczSpanish Wine History:Make no mistake about it: if you are from Spain, wine is poetry. Despite a torrid past, a visitor is more likely to hear the invocation of the country's great artists, writers... Read more! Chilean Wine History and Styleby Tynan SzveteczChilean Wine History:The Buddhists say that life is suffering. The capitalists say that life is a struggle. The communists say that life is a team effort. But the Chileans say that life is beautiful... Read more! Style and History: South African Wineby Tynan SzveteczSouth African Wine History: One of the few countries within the African continent to produce wine, South Africa owes its production capabilities to the influence of the Dutch. Three hundred years... Read more! Wine Clubs: No Beers Allowedby Jennifer JordanIf you’re unfamiliar with wine, you may think of a wine club as a bar where bottles go to chill and uncork, a place where young Merlots line up outside hoping to get in with fake ID’s reading, ... Read more! Riedel Wine Glasses: The Science Insideby Jennifer JordanFor many former students, science was a class where it was hard to get excited. All the talk of human cells, the lectures on atoms, and the discovery that a hypothesis is not a huge, plant-eating... Read more! Claus Riedel: The Man Behind the Glassby Jennifer JordanTo many, the container from which wine is consumed may be of little importance, with some people drinking from anything – a mug, a cup, a kiddy pool, and, in the event of an accidental spill, a... Read more! Washing Wine Glasses: From a Chore to an Art Formby Jennifer JordanNo one is particularly fond of washing dishes, with many people reserving it for times when the tower of dirty dishes in the kitchen sink begins to resemble the Tower of Pisa. But, for those who have... Read more! Wine Glass Tipsby Tynan SzveteczGoblets and Dixie Cups:The wine revolution is doing more than just changing how and where wine is grown, it is changing the way we enjoy wine. It’s no secret that wine can be savored just as much... Read more! The Basics of Cooking with Wineby Jennifer JordanWe drink wine, placing it in a glass and swallowing without the effort of chewing (even though some people describe wine as chewy). It goes down smooth, born to be only wild enough to glide down an... Read more! Serving With Wine Glasses: What's Behind Glass Number 1by Jennifer JordanAlcohol, as a rule, is generally easy to serve. For beer, you simply hand someone a can or a bottle and, if need be, a bottle opener. For hard alcohol, you simply pour the spirits into a mixer, add... Read more! Serving Wine at Holiday Partiesby Jennifer JordanHosting a party can bring about a great deal of stress. You may find this true for any kind of party, but it seems to be particularly true for a party thrown around the holidays. For some reason, the... Read more! Wine Accessories: What to Do with Leftover Wineby Jennifer JordanLeftover wine may bring about problems for many of you that leftover food doesn’t possess. While it’s easy to throw a vat of macaroni in a Tupperware bowl or wrap a piece of bread in a plastic... Read more! Wine and Weddingsby Jennifer JordanFrom those of us who have a hundred matrimonial relatives, to those of us who have, ourselves, been married more times than Henry the VIII, chances are we've all attended our fair share of weddings... Read more! How to Serve Wineby Tynan SzveteczServing Temperatures:The flavors of both red and white wines fall apart if they are too warm. It is advisable to chill your reds in the fridge for about twenty minutes before serving them, and whites... Read more! The Calories in Wineby Jennifer JordanThe holidays are a time of year when many of us have to loosen our belt buckles just a bit, attempting to satisfy our expanding waistlines. It's not our fault; the pumpkin pie, the chocolate fudge... Read more! Organic Wine, A Reprieve for the Allergicby Jennifer JordanWhen I was a kid, I developed an allergy to peanut butter, something I loved to eat by the spoonful. While others ate it, mixing clumps with strawberry jam and putting it between two slices of bread... Read more! The Fountain of Youthby Jennifer JordanThroughout centuries, people have searched for a proverbial Fountain of Youth, a fountain whose water can actually slow down the aging process. From Juan Ponce de León to the modern day seeker, the... Read more! The Unsung Benefits of Wineby Jennifer JordanIf health came in a bottle, it would create mayhem at the local market. As people threw elbows and ran over one another with rabid shopping carts, bottles of health would fly off the shelves, secured... Read more! White Wine's Influence on the Lungsby Jennifer JordanFor years now, we've been praising the health benefits of red wine, raising our glasses and toasting Merlot as bottles of white wine sit in the corner, fermenting with jealously. Because red wine has... Read more! The Health Benefits of Wineby Tynan SzveteczBarrels and Saints:While the introduction of the double-blind study into our modern scientific world has been but a blip on the radar screen in the 7000 year-old history of wine, it has given renewed... Read more! The Basics of Wine Collectingby Tynan SzveteczGet Your Priorities Straight: Whether you are considering starting a wine collection or you have had one for years, it's important to make sure you've got your priorities straight. Having wine in... Read more! Aromas and Flavors Iby Brian HofferAromas and flavors are very difficult to describe, especially since we rarely even attempt to do so outside the context of wine. Unless you're a food analyst working for Campbell's, chances are that... Read more! Aromas and Flavors IIby Brian HofferButtery-- Buttery aromas and flavors exist in wines that have undergone malolactic fermentation, a process that sometimes follows a wine's alcoholic fermentation. In the malolactic process, bacteria... Read more! Structure and Texture Iby Brian HofferIn the first series of my articles on Tasting Terms (which you can get here), I discussed the meaning of the words we use to describe how wines smell and taste. Here in Wine Structure and Texture I... Read more! Structure and Texture IIby Brian HofferNow, with the concepts in hand from Structure and Texture I, we're ready to tackle the lingo: Tight/Firm/Closed-- A reference made mainly to a wine's tannin, but also often to acidity. A tight or... Read more! Tasting, Wine, 2, 3, Tastingby Jennifer JordanIf you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered how some people can willingly eat the foods we despise. Take for instance, refried beans. According to my taste buds, refried beans are disgusting... Read more! The Appearance of Wineby Brian HofferWhat the heck are you talking about?So in the interest of trying to assure that you do know what we're talking about when we describe wines, I present here a primer on just that. Originally intended... Read more! The Top Five Wine Mythsby Tynan Szvetecz#1 Sniffing the Cork: Ah the beauty of ritual. Rituals are wonderful because they help us define our culture. They can add color, meaning and a sense of purpose to our lives. But there is also the... Read more! Wine Lore: Folklore That's Had a Fewby Jennifer JordanAll of us, no matter how skeptical we claim to be, have been impacted by Folklore at some point in our lives. From those of us who refuse to utter the words "Bloody Mary" in front of a bathroom... Read more! Ratings? We Don't Need No Drinkin' Ratingsby Jennifer JordanSince the beginning of wine, people have placed ratings on the varieties they consume. Some people rate wine in simple turns: a thumbs up and a lick of the lips or a dramatic smash of a wineglass... Read more! Wine Tastings for Singlesby Jennifer JordanDating, for those of us who are tired of being single, can be a royal pain. From speed dating to online dating, from the taverns to the grocery stores, we have several outlets where we can meet... Read more! White Wine Styles and Personalitiesby Tynan SzveteczWhen people discuss the revolution in wine that has happened over the last thirty years, they must emphasize the astounding leap white wine has taken to reach the highest standards of its red wine... Read more! Red Wine Styles and Personalitiesby Tynan SzveteczLet's talk for a moment about the concept of synergy. The phenomenon of two strangers coming into contact at a cocktail party is not altogether different from a person and a new glass of wine finding... Read more! Tasting for Body, Acidity and Fruitby Tynan SzveteczBody:Some say this trio is all you need to know in order to understand and describe that glass of wine before you. Even the greatest wine connoisseurs come back to these three flavor concepts when... Read more! Global Warming Attacking Wine Vineyardsby Jennifer JordanGlobal Warming is something we all hear about. We hear mention of it on the news, we see protests regarding it on college campuses, and we receive messages about it in our email in-boxes. But, most... Read more! Climate and Flavor Iby Tynan SzveteczFor many of us, whether we are just starting to explore the wonderful depths, twists and turns to be found in tasting a glass of wine, or if we have been doing it all our lives, the idea of being... Read more! Climate and Flavor IIby Tynan SzveteczThe editors of SavorEachGlass.com were recently presented a white wine for a blind tasting. On observing the color, we noted that it was a deeper yellow, flirting with golden, with the slightest hint... Read more! Old World vs. New World Growing Stylesby Tynan SzveteczEntire libraries can be filled with books that speak of the art and science of wine growing. You are not alone if you view its discussion as academic, prosaic, and, well, pretty unhelpful, especially... Read more! The Basics of Sakeby Jennifer JordanThroughout history, there has been a legacy of delicious duos. Soup met crackers, peanut butter courted jelly, and ham was introduced to eggs. Recently, a new duo has joined the ranks of great... Read more! The Wine of Israel and Wine in Biblical Timesby Jennifer JordanWines of Israel: Israel is a nation possessing a rich past. The turning pages of history find it at the center of the Bible, while present day finds it at the center of conflict. A country... Read more! Wine During Prohibitionby Jennifer JordanI turned 21 in 1999, decades after the Roaring Twenties. Because of this, I can honestly say that I don’t know what Prohibition feels like. I can only compare it to an empty keg at a raging party... Read more! Wine and The Roman Empireby Jennifer JordanAnyone who knows wine knows that it has greatly impacted the history of our world. From Noah drinking it in the Old Testament, to legends of soldiers who used it as courage to fight during medieval... Read more! History of Wine II: The Birth of Bacchus, Roman God of Wineby Tynan SzveteczWine Becomes Part of the People: The concept of evolution, though easily understood, carries with it an interesting enigma. Do evolutionary events happen gradually, over time, or are there sudden... Read more! History of Wine I: The Ancientsby Tynan SzveteczAncient Wine in the Fertile Crescent: If you take a step back, and observe how wine has been with the human race for about as long as recorded history, you can easily appreciate the deep connection... Read more! What Revolution?by Tynan SzveteczOften it is that whimsical and hopeful part of us that likes to believe we live in new, exciting and changing times. But, while our version of new, exciting and changing may certainly be manifested... Read more! Cork and the Cork Alternativesby Chuck VoseCork Alternatives and Cork-taintIn the last thirty years there has been a fiery debate about the future of corks and what to do about cork-taint. Natural corks often contain a contaminant called TCA... Read more! The Controversy of Pinotageby Jennifer JordanThere are certain wines that everyone knows about: the Merlots, the Chardonnays, and the Champagnes are just a few of those popular enough to be invited to nearly every party. These wines are what... Read more! Wine Label Removal: A Sticky Situationby Jennifer JordanRemoving the label from a bottle of wine may seem like an every day occurrence; surely people everywhere have their reasons for scraping fingernails against a square of paper. Perhaps some people... Read more! Pucker Up For One Last Kissby Jennifer JordanTo the winemaker, one of the most exciting things about wine is its ability to mold into all kinds of flavors: like a mad scientist who mixes the contents of test tubes, laughing arrogantly as he... Read more! The Unique Wines of Oregonby Jennifer JordanWhen it comes to wine growing regions, Oregon can be viewed as a bit of a problem child, often caught sticking out its tongue whenever the grape vines aren't looking. Because Oregon contains... Read more! The Ten Most Important Wine Label Termsby Tynan SzveteczFor the average wine consumer, there is a plethora of intimidation associated with wine buying. This is a feeling that is most often the result of not understanding wine labels. New world wines tend... Read more! Eating Crow Tastes Like Chickenby Jennifer JordanWrong. Webster’s dictionary defines wrong as “the state of being mistaken or incorrect.” I can admit when I am wrong. I was wrong when I bet my younger sister that she could jump down an entire... Read more! Sugar on Top: the Basics of Dessert Winesby Jennifer JordanMost people will agree that wine and dessert go well together, holding hands as they skip into the sunset of your mouth. Just the very image of a glass of wine next to a plate of tiramisu is enough... Read more! Wine Terms For the Scaredby Jennifer JordanFor whatever reason, wine has become a drink that some people fear. Some people are simply too scared to approach it, looking at a bottle the same way they used to look at the popular girl or boy... Read more! Say Cheese: Picturing the Perfect Wine Comboby Jennifer JordanThe combination of wine and cheese may sound a little cliché, perhaps, dare I say, even a little cheesy. Still, since their invention, wine and cheese have been a dazzling duo, going together like... Read more! Make Wine, Not Warby Jennifer JordanHomemade wine may seem like a crazy concept, as if it came about after a bad acid trip by Betty Crocker. But, it’s really not that crazy at all. In fact, winemaking in the home is an old tradition... Read more! Wine Classes: When School Gets Coolby Jennifer JordanWhen most people think of school, they are usually transported back to their elementary school days, a time of crayons, grumpy cafeteria ladies, and tennis shoes filled with playground gravel... Read more! Wine Tasting Kits and Caboodlesby Jennifer JordanWine tasting may seem like something that is on special reserve, geared only for those who are expert wine drinkers. Intent on discovering fruits of a winery's labor, these connoisseurs set out to... Read more! Types of Wine: Pick Your Grapeby Jennifer JordanI will admit that I'm rather picky. I will only eat certain kinds of food, rarely ingesting dishes entitled with words I can't pronounce or made up of animals I think are cute. And, I will only date... Read more! Avoiding a Wine Hangoverby Jennifer JordanWe've all been there. Those times in our lives when we swear that alcohol will never again touch our lips. These instances usually happen in the early mornings, with the cracks from the bathroom... Read more! Climbing the Liquor Ladder: Going from Beer to Wineby Jennifer JordanAlmost everyone remembers their first drink of alcohol. I remember mine like it was yesterday. Taking a sip of my father's Bud Light when I was seven years old, I realized it tasted nothing like the... Read more! Starting Wine Buying Tipsby Tynan SzveteczBefore you do anything in this big, wonderful world of wine buying, it's important to find a good wine merchant. In today's wine culture, this is easier than ever. There are more small to medium... Read more! Alcohol Hierarchy: The Order of Wineby Jennifer JordanAs you embark on a wine tasting, you may require a variety of things: bottles of wine, a cork screw, wine glasses, a wine tasting kit, perhaps even an English accent. While this stuff may be... Read more! A Fear of Wine Bottled up Inside Youby Jennifer JordanI'll confess: I'm scared of wine. Now, it's not like I'm worried that a bottle of Cabernet will jump me in a dark alley, taking my purse and leaving my shirt fatally stained. Instead, I'm intimidated... Read more! 
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