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Enjoy the Finest Wine from California’s Napa Valley

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The earliest historical evidence of wine is from present-day China and Iran and dates to 6000-7000 BC. Over the centuries, wine has evolved into one of the most-consumed beverages in the world. Whether for religious rituals or romantic celebrations, wine is a part of the lives of billions of people worldwide. Wine is an alcoholic beverage made when grapes are fermented without adding water, sugars, acids or other nutrients. Worldwide commercial wine production now totals over thirty million tons and, unless future crops are affected by unforeseen influences—e.g., global warming, plagues, government regulations—this number will only continue to grow. Consumers have become very selective when purchasing wine. With blogs, articles and scoring guides available on smartphones everywhere, people can quickly access a trove of information to assist with buying decisions. Consumers—from connoisseurs to a casual drinker—are now more knowledgeable than ever about the different types of win
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How to Evaluate Spectacular Napa Valley Wines

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Although anthropological research indicates that people have been drinking wine since at least 6000 BC, its popularity has dramatically increased in the past twenty years. With retail sales up between 30-50 since 2010, it seems everyone loves sipping a glass of fine wine with lunch or dinner, with friends, at a party or just to relax alone. Northern California’s Napa Valley has become one of the premier wine regions in the world. Originally inspired by France’s famed Bordeaux region, pioneering Napa Valley winemakers envisioned the production of extraordinary red wines that would rival the finest French wines. Napa Valley wines were initially considered inferior to their European counterparts, but everything changed during the 1976 Judgment of Paris, an exclusive international tasting event. For the first time, a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon beat out French mainstays—including Château Montrose and Château Mouton Rothschild—in a blind tasting by French experts.  A decade later,
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Warm Up Winter with Red Wine from Napa Valley

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Changing seasons usher an opportunity for wine-lovers everywhere to test new and exciting selections. After enjoying splendid whites and rosés over the summer months, it is finally time to move on to red wine. There may be no better way to get into the spirit of autumn and winter than by relaxing by the fireplace on a chilly December evening with a glass of smooth, red wine. With the convenience of red wine delivery directly to any doorstep in the US, everyone can embrace full-bodied options like Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, pinot noir and other blends to find the perfect combination of bitter, sweet and spicy. The two best-selling red wines in America are:   Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon was named after a special variety of red grape, characterized by its thick and black skin and natural resistance to insects and rotting. The variety was inadvertently developed by 17th-century French winemakers when Cabernet Franc (black) and Sauvignon blanc (white) grapes were c
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The Basics of Wine Production

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Wine is an alcoholic beverage traditionally produced from fermented grapes (and less commonly from rice, apples, cherries, plums and other fruits) and enjoyed by billions across the globe. Scientific research confirms that wine has been around for over 6,000 years, the earliest traces discovered in ancient China, Iran and Georgia. While varieties, availability, consumption levels and overall quality have increased exponentially—particularly in the past several decades—something that has not dramatically changed is the fundamental process of wine production.  Simply put, the winemaking process includes picking and crushing grapes, fermenting the grapes into wine and finally aging and bottling it. This process may seem quite straightforward but, because the production is a multi billion-dollar industry with each maker angling for a distinct advantage over competitors, it is actually anything but simple. Thorough research and detailed planning must take place before any ste
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Things to Keep in Mind While Enjoying the World’s Finest Wines

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Although the popularity and consumption of wine has dramatically surged in the past decade, it has actually been around for centuries. In fact, though no one knows exactly when the first batch was produced, we do know that Middle Eastern peoples were drinking it as early as 2500 B.C. Wine has played a significant role in the development of culture and religion, with evidence of wine found throughout the Bible and in Egyptian hieroglyphs.  Wine is an alcoholic beverage that can technically be made from any fruit, but is most commonly produced from fermented grapes. However, wine is not derived for many of the common grapes you see in the produce section. Unlike the plump table grapes we are accustomed to seeing and eating, wine grapes are “lean and mean”…small and sweet, delicate with thicker skins and bitter seeds. There are literally thousands of different grape varieties in the world, but less than 100 are used in the world’s commercial wine production.   You may have seen or r
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Experience the Joy of Sipping Handmade Natural Wines

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Wines have been a staple in civilizations around the world for thousands of years. Though the earliest written account of vineyards and wine can be found in the Bible, the earliest scientific evidence of grapes actually dates back over 60 million years. Since these times, the delicious and soothing taste of wine has become a part of daily life for billions of people across the globe. Wines are alcoholic beverages and predominantly produced when grapes are fermented, after being covered with yeast, mold and bacteria. Cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and merlot are the most common and popular grape-based options among wine lovers. Vineyards around the world have adopted specialized varieties of grapes—engineered to flourish in particular climates and environments—to further distinguish their flavors and brands. For this reason, Bordeaux (France), the Central Valley (Chile) and Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast (Northern California) are considered the world’s most important regions
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Buy Your Favourite Wine Online

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You probably shop for your clothes, groceries and other things online, so why not order your wine from the comfort of your home too? Well, there are many good reasons to buy wine online. The very first reason is convenience. But more importantly, if you usually shop at retail stores locally, you are missing out on unique and small batch wines that are easily available online.  Your local store may not even carry top quality wines in their inventory. So instead of wandering around local wine shops and stores, try out a few online wine selling sites. You are most likely to find a wine whose aroma and the soothing taste matches your palate. Online wine suppliers not only have a quality selection of wines; they also provide a multitude of information to help you make a choice that you will love. Covered below are some reasons why you should choose online wine shopping over brick and mortar stores- Buying in brick and mortar stores can be costlier as there
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