Learn about Wine the Visual Way. You consider yourself fairly open minded about wine. You’re familiar with the big five — Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay — and are getting comfortable with more obscure grape varieties: the occasional Albarino, Petite Sirah, or Viognier. But just when you thought you had the [...]

Fruity and lively, with a bold red color. Acetorium’s Chianti Vinegar is a true reflection of it’s Sangiovese wine grape origins. Perfect for splashing on grilled steak or using in classic Tuscan dishes like ribollita or panzanella. Try it for marinating seafood or as a salad seasoning. Acetorium vinegars are hand-crafted by esteemed winemaker Joseph [...]

Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, One Hundred & One Beautiful Towns in France: Food and Wine explores the local delicacies of a country known for and proud of its love of food and wine. Organized by region, this book features a wonderful sampling of French plaisirs de la table and the shops and markets [...]

PLUMSTED — The two-day grand opening of Plumsted’s first winery and grape vineyard, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, is scheduled for Sept. 20 from noon to 6 p.m. and Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music, tractor hay wagon rides and valet parking.Read full story

This red wine vinegar is made with Lambrusco, the sparkling wine that is a specialty of Emilia-Romagna. The vinegar is made especially for Leonardo Spadoni, a miller who supplies much of northeastern Emilia-Romagna’s pizzerias and trattorias with flour. Spadoni had it made for him so that he could suggest a good wine vinegar to complement [...]

Port and sharries, whites, reds, roses and melomels — make your own wine without owning a vineyard! If you can follow a simple recipe, you can create delectabletable wines in your own home. It’s fun, it’s easy-and the resultswill delightfully complement your favorite meals and provide unparalleledpleasure by the glass when friends come calling. You [...]

Perdeberg Winery – the one with the zebra – continues to uphold its mission to create wines of excellence. Renowned and highly acclaimed for its Chenin Blanc wines, Perdeberg’s 2008 release doesn’t disappoint.Read full story

Burgundy is a unique mix of historic towns and vineyards, great wines, and thousands of stubbornly individualistic wine makers, brokers, and merchants. The spirit of the region comes alive here, through text by award-winning wine writer Nicholas Faith and Andy Katz’s incomparable photographs. Through this perfect marriage of words and images, oenophiles can travel to [...]

Magnotta Winery has reported net sales of C$5.85 million for the second quarter ended July 31, 2008, an increase of 2.9%, compared to C$5.69 million for the same period in 2007.Read full story

Academia Barilla Artisan Chianti Jelly is fully crafted by hand and offers the perfect complement to cheeses, desserts, sandwiches, ice cream and much more. The Chianti Jelly is all natural and does not contain any additives, preservatives or added sugars. This wonderful jelly is characterized by a tender, soft and velvety structure. Made with real [...]