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Last December my husband brought bottle of this wine home on a chilly evening. Not a special occasion, not a special wine, he just wanted something to warm our bones after freezing outside most of the day. I asked how much he paid for it. Under sever dollars he said.

If you are looking for the best Merlot wines under $20, look no further.

Barefoot Merlot definitely falls in the budget wine category, but you get a lot of bang for the buck.

Many restauranteurs are giving Merlot a break to make room for what may very well be the shaping of a more sophisticated American palette. Nowsome of our neighbors to the south such as Argentina, Chile and Spain are getting a moment in the spotlight.

There are so many labels, so many varieties, so many price ranges, and so many years. How do you choose the best wine for you? This question is not answered easily...

Did these two wines meet my expectations or did they flop against European red wines?

We all have trouble choosing the right wine to compliment a meal. I've put the questions to an end by explaining each type of wine and what foods the wine should be served with.

With the vast selection of wine lining the shelves of supermarkets nowadays, winemakers are developing marketing campaigns geared specifically towards men and women.....

Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2003 Merlot is a winner!

For years, the wine we drink has been a mark of social status. If you can drop $300 on a bottle of Merlot at a fancy restaurant, you can bet that other customers will turn green with envy. But the experts say you should never pay top dollar for wine.

Reviews of Chilean Wines. Merlot, Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon

Illinois wineries are booming and to head off the competition, each one is trying to come up with the best flavored wine. Some of the new options are very creative and tasty.

The top five wines under $3.00 are, of course, all from the Charles Shaw label. No other winemaker is as consistently drinkable and inexpensive.

Information on the regions wineries and wines along with names of places to stay.

A look at the varied wines of Tuscany, most of which are crafted from the Italian favorite, Sangiovese grape.

A look a Chianti, its history, its flavor profile, and its future.

A review of the Working Girl Wine series from Olympic Cellars winery including the Go Girl Red, Rosé the Riveter and Working Girl White labels. Also explains Working Girl Wines dedication to improving the well-being of women through charitable work.

As we lugged our bags up the sandy steps, there was, it seemed, something funny in my nostrils about the place-like the feeling one gets when the weather is turning sour or something doesn't fit quite right.

Father's Day is almost here: don't miss these tips on what to buy. Included are details on everything from food to fantasy films.

American politicians are gearing up for legislation to restrict immigration. Whatever comes out will be just another in a long line of policies designed not to restrict immigrants, but immigrants from undesirable countries.

This article presents several of the wine cellars open for tours and tasting in the Lake Erie Region. This area produces some of the best wines in Pennsylvania.

Nothing is more wholeheartedly satisfying than the winning combination of a fine Italian coupled with an equally fine Italian wine.

California's wine region isn't the only area that can boast of a bounty of award-winning wines. Newport, Rhode Island, with its coastal climate and fertile soil, is home to three vineyards that handcraft a variety of acclaimed fine wines.

Much of what wine snobs "know" is no longer true. Just because wine has been around for a while doesn't mean that the vintage is untouchable. So get the scoop on what wine snobs don't know.

Typically named after the region of France they are produced in, the red wines are exquisite, and serve as a pleasant addition to any fine meal.

You're out for a night on the town with your girlfriend. After a romantic dinner and soiree at a cozy european eatery, you decide to slip into the pub around the corner to grab her favorite red wine...

There are thousands of varieties of wine on the market today. Now you can simplify your choices the easy way.

When you say wine country in the United States, it is common to think of California. However, Virginia has more than 100 wineries and a wine country all its own.

The previously little- known world of alcohol- free wines has developed and grown in popularity. the selection and quality of non alcoholic wines now being produced, now rivals that of regular wine.

If you have been looking for a market in which to start your own business, consider Corporate Gifting. This is a lucrative industry in which you will cater to high-dollar clients, ensuring a profit.

Wine selection is the single most important aspect that can make your dinner experience unique from the tables beside you. If you are prepared to spend between $50 and $100, I can help you find a remarkable bottle of wine.

Step onto Prospect Park West and you will feel like you've stepped back in time. Your eyes take in the 1890s architecture of the big, beautiful brownstones and then gaze across to Prospect Park, with all of its splendid greenery.

Adult libation for the joyous, yet discerning, pallett

As the holidays approach having fine wines for entertaining is a great idea but the wines do not have to be confined to the holidays. Fine wines can be enjoyed all year around.

The award-winning venerable Norton has a new rival cousin among Missouri winemakers. The Chambourcin is a Nouveau-style light and fruity red wine.......

A brief survey of a few of the many highlights of the Oregon Wine Country's Yamhill Valley growing region. World class wineries and award winning wines coupled with dining, outstanding lodging, tours and shopping will make this a vacation to remember.

Broad Ripple is the least conservative and most fun you'll have in Indianapolis metropolitan area. This is definitely the place to go if you're leftist-but entertaining for all. There's great food, jazz, comedy clubs and many events.

Spend family time together, doing something everyone enjoys. Even if you don't have a high-tech system, the living area can become a media room with the addition of comfortable seating.

When traveling in the Piney Woods of Texas, staying in a Piney Woods Bed and Breakfast Establishments is just as much an experience as the trip the visitor is taking.

Viognier is making a comeback. The viognier grape has been grown in France for several millennia, but in the mid-20th century, it was dying out, as fewer wineries chose to make the wine. The wine is now probably in your local grocery store.

Selecting the perfect wine to complement your dinner can be a daunting task. Here are a few suggestions to help you select a bottle of wine for dinner that beautifully brings out the flavor in your wine and your food.

Anyone can throw a wine-tasting party in his or her own home. My wine-tasting parties turned into a small business. Here are my suggestions for throwing an excellent, and inexpensive, wine-tasting party.

I Really Wanted to Love Sideways . . . But I Didn't.

Many brides are not wine experts, but want to impress reception guests who do know wine. Learn about some simple rules for choosing varietals, and be alert to some pitfalls to avoid.