Situated near Nantes in western France, the Loire Valley is one of the most picturesque winemaking areas anywhere in Europe. Following the course of the Loire river, the valley meanders from Auvergne and the Massif Central mountains to the Atlantic coast. The climate varies considerably over the wide area of the Loire valley with relatively mild ...
While many areas in the United States are battered by the recession, Texas and the Texas real estate market have not felt the devastation of its neighbors. Home sales were 36 percent higher in 2009 than in 2009, according to Texas Ahead, an agency which measures economic conditions across the state. Buyers include those in ...
As the common expression goes, in vino veritas, or "in wine (there is) truth." This Latin phrase was considered to have been coined by the ancient Roman author and philosopher Pliny the Elder, whilst the Greek poet Alcaeus is considered to have been its most ancient known source. This phrase can mean several things to ...
As the famous saying goes, in vino veritas, or "in wine (there is) truth." This Latin phrase was believed to have been created by the ancient Roman author and philosopher Pliny the Elder, whilst the Greek poet Alcaeus is viewed to have been its most ancient recognized source. This phrase often means lots of things ...
Wine producing has been practiced in one form or another for thousands of years with pottery jars discovered in Persia (present day Iran) dating back to 5,500 BC showing evidence of grapes use in winemaking. In addition, jars from Jiahu in China dated to between 6000 and 7000 BC have also been discovered containing wine ...
Australia has become a world leader in domestic and exported wine. What began as a few vineyard cuttings over 200 years ago has now flourished into an amazing industry - the fourth largest in the world! Australia exports over 450 million litters of wine each year across the globe. The burgeoning wine industry has been an ...
After several years and considerably more than one hundred fifty wine reviews this is our first review of a nearly $100 wine. Before you say that you'll never spend so much money on a single bottle of wine, please note that $100 may get you four movie theatre tickets, popcorn, soft drinks, and maybe an ...