Capacity, Temperature and Size Consider the space you have to work with, the size and weight of the unit and make sure to add the additional weight for the wine which averages about 3 pounds per bottle. Think about installing a wine cellar if you are designing a...
Understanding The Wines Of France Are you baffled by the huge variety of wines from France and completely lost when it comes to deciding which wine will best suit your needs? Each of the eight wine producing regions of France specializes in producing wine of a...
Attending wine tasting events can be a great experience and a lot of fun,. Many people choose not to attend out of fear - either not knowing what to do or what to expect. Even though there are no mysteries to wine tasting, there are some things to keep in mind. Event...
A hangover is something that just about all of us have experienced at some point in time. After a night out drinking, you may wake up in the morning with your head feeling heavy and your stomach in knots. At that moment, you probably decided that you would quit...
Are you thinking about taking a wine country tour? If you are, you may be wondering what a wine country tour can do for you. What do you get out of taking a tour? In all honesty, the answer is a lot. When taking a wine tour, you will find that there is so much for you...
The storing and caring of wine has changed over the years as consumption has become popular and more fashionable. What was once primarily the work of wine merchants has evolved as grocery stores have started carrying different varieties. With more money going into...
Beginners often find that collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby - especially as you research new wines! If you are looking to collect wine, you may end up spending a bit more money than you planned. Wine collecting is a great hobby, although it can be...
Have you recently decided that you would like to get married in Arizona wine country? If you have, you are not alone. Arizona is not only a popular vacation destination, but it is also a popular wedding destination! Whether you are a local resident who is taken in by...
Welcome to the Verde Valley Wine Trail! We're going to give you a base Wine 101 education to help you enjoy your tour of our trail even more! Wine can be intimidating, knowing a few basics can be a confidence boost to any wine beginner! How do you tell what a good red...
Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby - especially when you try to find the wine. If you are looking to collect wine, you may end up spending a bit more money than you thought. Wine collecting is a great hobby, although it can be very expensive. If you...
For any celebration or glorious moment in life, wine is essential to have. Parties and celebrations are thought of as being incomplete unless there is wine present. Wine baskets are a great gift, they are affordable, and perfect for nearly any occasion. Wine gift...
The Five Steps To Wine Tasting Look The first step in wine tasting is to hold a glass of wine by the stem, against a white background and observe the true color of the wine. First, notice whether or not the wine is bright and clear or cloudy. The better the wine the...
Eat, Drink and Be Merry If there is one thing we all love, I think we can all agree it would be food. In many cultures around the world food is a very important aspect of life with special occasions and food intertwined with each other. Food is a social and...
When it comes to household decorating, a new crop of do-it-yourselfers has emerged, eager to spackle, paint, measure, hammer, and hang. To keep pace, manufacturers of household products work diligently to provide the weekend warrior a bevy of projects. For wine...
It's Your Choice! Wine is all about tasting. Which means for many of us wine is something of a mystery. When buying wine it comes down to a choice between red, white, and what the supermarket has on sale. Wine really isn't a mystery at all and, in this area at least,...
Ice Wine - What? Although there are several types of wine that you buy, one of the most unheard of is ice wine. Ice wine is a very rare form of wine, a wine that is produced under certain types of weather conditions. As ironic as it is, ice wine is produced in very...
Changing to a healthier diet needn’t mean you miss out on the good things in life … A question of balance: You’ve embarked on a diet – and have even discovered some exciting new recipes – but what about wine? According to doctors, a little bit of what you fancy does...
The World's Favorite White Wine Chardonnay grape is the most popular type of white wine, found all over the world. The flavor, taste, and aroma of it will vary, depending on where and how it was made. Chardonnay has a variety of different styles and flavors,...
We're not going to tell you about accessibility today ... we're just going to show you. Thank you to Ability360 for this great video on the accessibility the Verde Valley Wine Trail offers anyone! https://youtu.be/ahlC7FkD0GQ Be sure to follow our blog Wine101 for...
No matter what you tipple is; white, red, pink or sparkling, correct storage of your wine is essential. Simply putting your favorite bottle above the fridge and forgetting about it for a year could drastically alter the taste. When you come to enjoy it at that special...
The Verde Valley is comprised of a tight knit community where you can find multiple organizations supporting our local non-profits. This coming April is no exception! One of the stops along the VVWT is Alcantara Vineyards and they will be host to the Wine & Jazz...