Besides their world famous Balsamic Vinegar range, Acetum also offers red and white wine vinegars from selected grapes. The white is made from 100% Lambrusco wine while the red is made solely from Trebbiano grape wine. Most people aren't aware that in America it is legal to call a vinegar "Wine Vinegar" if it consists of 51% wine vinegar, blended with 49% distilled vinegar. In Italy, it must be 100% wine vinegar. The red has a bolder flavor while the white is more delicate. Each is perfect as an ingredient in dressings, marinades or sauces. Sold in a king-sized one liter bottle.

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Downtown Scottsdale's Su Vino Winery, 7035 E. Main St., Suite 110, will host a wine-tasting and auction event early next month to benefit the fight against cystic fibrosis, city officials said in a statement.

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Spain is fast becoming a premium-wine producing country. Critics like Robert Park and Stephen Tanzer have taken notice, giving mid-priced wines 90+. This book is not a buying guide but a straight-forward overview of the various regions of Spain. For those unfamiliar with regions like Toro DO, Yecla DO, Jumilla DO, Radford provides both insight into the climates, soils, history and some of the top-wine producers of each area, from Riax Baixas in the north to Jerez and the Canary Islands in the south. If wine is your profession or simply your pleasure, this book is a great reference. I work in retail and have taken courses through WSET - this book is my constant companion whether I'm buying or selling. "The New France" and "New Italy" are equally excellent.

Customer Review: ok overview, little insight

This is a ok overview of spanish wine regions. However, it fails as a buying guide; there is no insight into "hot" areas, where producers are producing exceptional wines at very attractive prices. Areas such as Montsant, Almansa, Bullas, Gigals, Valdeorras, Ribera del Jucar are doing great things, but you would never know it, based on this book, unfortunately.

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A new winery allows individuals to make private-label wines--and the concept could come to a city near you.

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Besides their world famous Balsamic Vinegar range, Acetum also offers red and white wine vinegars from selected grapes. The white is made from 100% Lambrusco wine while the red is made solely from Trebbiano grape wine. Most people aren't aware that in America it is legal to call a vinegar "Wine Vinegar" if it consists of 51% wine vinegar, blended with 49% distilled vinegar. In Italy, it must be 100% wine vinegar. The red has a bolder flavor while the white is more delicate. Each is perfect as an ingredient in dressings, marinades or sauces. Sold in a king-sized one liter bottle.

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Acetorium's Pinot Grigio Vinegar is crisp and versatile. It is excellent on salads or greens and is perfect for all styles of cooking! Acetorium vinegars are hand-crafted by esteemed winemaker Joseph Reiterer of Alto Adige and German master vinegar maker Robert Bauer. Instead of using flavor infusions they judiciously select the basic ingredients for each vinegar and then vinify them before beginning the vinegarization process. In other words, all Acetorium vinegars are made from fine wines. The vinegars are precision-aged in stainless steel tanks or wooden barrels.

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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 situation under control, your waiter suggests a Lagrein, your local liquor store is pushing Xynomavro, and your friends now swear by Pineau d'Aunis. What to do?

The popular wine reference, De long's Wine Grape Varietal Table has been improved and expanded. Just as with the first edition, the world of wine grapes is organized in a clear, concise and easy to use reference similar to a periodic table. The table contains 184 red and white grape varieties organized by both body (vertically) and acidity (horizontally). The Wine Indexes, which help to answer the bacchanalian question "what grape are you drinking?", now include all wine regions worldwide. To fit all the additional information in, the table is now 24 x 36 inches (printed on 110 lb. acid-free archival paper), and the indexes now comprise an 88 page perfect-bound book. The table and index book are packaged in an attractive and sturdy gift box.

It makes a great gift for novice or expert lovers of wine and is the first in the De Long's Wine Info Series, a concise set of wine information guides.

Customer Review: Fabulous Chart.

I have many friends who enjoy wine, some of them in the food/hospitality business. They are all jealous of this chart.

Customer Review: Great tool

A great tool for learning about wine or consulting when tasting a new varietal. a must for the wine lover! The accompanying book tells you the grapes behind all the world's wines.

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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 Reiterer of Alto Adige and German master vinegar maker Robert Bauer. Instead of using flavor infusions they judiciously select the basic ingredients for each vinegar and then vinify them before beginning the vinegarization process. In other words, all Acetorium vinegars are made from fine wines. The vinegars are precision-aged in stainless steel tanks or wooden barrels.

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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 where you can find them. The classic dishes and drink of France are as remarkably varied as its many different regions: Quench your thirst with a glass of calvados, the heady apple brandy that Normandy is known for; reach "land’s end" or Finistère, in Brittany, and enjoy a galette, a savory buckwheat crêpe stuffed with ham and cheese or mushrooms and lobster; don’t miss the vendange (harvest) in romantic Burgundy or a simple, hearty meal of boeuf bourguignon; in scenic Alsace enjoy a piping-hot flammekueche, a tart of local cheeses, speck, and onions. A thorough appendix provides useful addresses and phone numbers to accommodate planning your trip, including hotel listings, restaurants, wineries, and shops. Sidebars give information on local delicacies to be tasted and imbibed, as well as where to find the choicest goods.

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