http://factoidz.com/experts-in/wine/ wine articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/an-overview-to-exploring-sacramento/ http://factoidz.com/an-overview-to-exploring-sacramento/ Exploring state capitals is a great starting point for domestic travel ideas.  One such city is Sacramento.  No short article can truly capture all the beauty and history of Sacramento, but this will provide a brief overview. Whether you are a history buff, an outdoor enthusia... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/images/post/an-overview-to-exploring-sacramento.jpg http://factoidz.com/asian-tablescape-made-simple/ http://factoidz.com/asian-tablescape-made-simple/ Well today I am off to a catering event, the host wants a buffet table to rival and impress her neighbor who is known for her beautiful table designs. My Idea is to create a theme to accent the menu, as opposed to working around her decor. This is one avenue which has set me apart from many other... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/images/post/asian-tablescape-made-simple.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-5-california-zins-for-under-20/ http://factoidz.com/top-5-california-zins-for-under-20/ If you can find it, 2006 Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel makes an excellent choice (the 2005 is lovely as well).  The price is also right at about $19-$20.  It also has a higher alcohol rating (which is typical among the finer zins).  This would be the first one on my list.  This is a more c... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-5-california-zins-for-under-20.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-do-you-read-a-wine-list/ http://factoidz.com/how-do-you-read-a-wine-list/ I love this question. How do you read a wine list? The reason I love it so much is because the answers can vary so tremendously. When Ken reads a wine list, he turns up his nose, because he's a crazy rich snob and everything is too cheap for his r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-do-you-read-a-wine-list.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-host-a-home-wine-tasting-party/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-host-a-home-wine-tasting-party/ It’s spring, a great time of year to starting planning a wine tasting party.  Everyone has recovered from all the winter holidays and this will be a great excuse to get all of your family or friends together. Sound like a lot of work?  It does not have to be.  It can be a combination wine ta... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-host-a-home-wine-tasting-party.jpg http://factoidz.com/winetasting-101-part-ii/ http://factoidz.com/winetasting-101-part-ii/ Wine tasting is about more than simply tilting a glass of vino and swallowing.  It’s about finding the kinds of wine you like and then later, sharing a bottle with what you have discovered with family and friends. And what can make this such a social pastime?  There’s something about the sh... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/winetasting-101-part-ii.jpg http://factoidz.com/wine-tasting-101-make-new-friends-improve-on-your-old-ones/ http://factoidz.com/wine-tasting-101-make-new-friends-improve-on-your-old-ones/ If you are looking for a new hobby or maybe you just want to make new friends and change your social circle, then becoming a casual wine taster may be for you.  And it’s getting easier no matter where you live. Every region in the country, from Walla Walla, Washington, to Homestead, Florida, n... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/wine-tasting-101-make-new-friends-improve-on-your-old-ones.jpg http://factoidz.com/drink-like-a-queen-spend-like-the-maid-how-you-can-enjoy-great-wines-despite-these-tough-economic-times/ http://factoidz.com/drink-like-a-queen-spend-like-the-maid-how-you-can-enjoy-great-wines-despite-these-tough-economic-times/ Financial collapse, plunging stock market, mortgage meltdown….the recession is causing all of us to rethink our budgets and reallocate our disposable income. Most of us are spending less money on the things we enjoy, including wine. As an owner of a discount wine store, I know that you don’t hav... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/drink-like-a-queen-spend-like-the-maid-how-you-can-enjoy-great-wines-despite-these-tough-economic-times.jpg http://factoidz.com/bring-wine-but-do-it-in-style/ http://factoidz.com/bring-wine-but-do-it-in-style/ A great guest brings the host or hostess a bottle of wine. Here is some advice to stand out among the many bottles the best host or hostess will receive. Choose something out of the ordinary. You don't have to go to the big, blockbuster powerhouses to find a delicious bo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/bring-wine-but-do-it-in-style.jpg http://factoidz.com/a-romantic-getaway-to-the-napa-valley/ http://factoidz.com/a-romantic-getaway-to-the-napa-valley/ If you are looking for a romantic getaway, this one day trip through the Napa Valley is a great introduction to the wine country.  It allows you and your date enough time to savor a unique experience of a lifetime and have time left over to do some exploring of your own. START at the north end o... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-taste-wine-in-style/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-taste-wine-in-style/ A situation arises. You, the avid beer-guzzler or cocktail-sipper, are now having to rise to the occasion where you're tasting wine. And, I mean, SERIOUS tasting. Like with stuff on the nose and things on the finish and whatcha-ma-call-it on the back end. Don't panic. Tasting wine in style is easier... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-taste-wine-in-style.jpg http://factoidz.com/resveratrol-has-the-concentrated-health-benefits-of-red-wine/ http://factoidz.com/resveratrol-has-the-concentrated-health-benefits-of-red-wine/ It hasn't been long since the Dietary Guidelines told us that drinking red wine in moderation could in fact be healthy for us. Now scientists are finding out that the compound responsible for the healthy effects of red wine, called Resveratrol, can be synthetically produced in a high enough concentr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/resveratrol-has-the-concentrated-health-benefits-of-red-wine.jpg http://factoidz.com/does-drinking-alcohol-in-the-morning-help-cure-a-hangover/ http://factoidz.com/does-drinking-alcohol-in-the-morning-help-cure-a-hangover/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-cure-a-hangover.jpg http://factoidz.com/top-10-merlots-under-10/ http://factoidz.com/top-10-merlots-under-10/ Merlot (Mare-lo) Many of these wines can be located at your local wine store, grocery store, or ordered from the winery.  Taking a quick trip to... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/top-10-merlots-under-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-pinot-noir/ http://factoidz.com/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-pinot-noir/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-pinot-noir.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-great-sangria/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-a-great-sangria/ Sangria is fabulous whether you’re a wine connoisseur or don’t know a thing about wine and don’t even particularly care for it. It’s the refreshing “fruit punch” of the wine world, but do be aware ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-a-great-sangria.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-wine-in-seven-simple-steps/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-wine-in-seven-simple-steps/  Before you read this article let me tell you one important thing. This is a method for those who hate anything complicated but love excellent taste of wine as well as sharing it with friends. Personally, I think best taste is never dependent on your effort or time s... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST wine http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-wine-in-seven-simple-steps.jpg http://factoidz.com/best-cajun-west-of-the-mississippi/ http://factoidz.com/best-cajun-west-of-the-mississippi/ One of the best treasures in all of San Diego County is a very small little place nestled in between Pacific Beach and La Jolla. This is definitely one of the best kept secrets in all of California. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST wine http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-14.jpg http://factoidz.com/best-wines-under-10/ http://factoidz.com/best-wines-under-10/ I always wanted to be a connoisseur of wine, but never acquired a taste for it. There was something about drinking out of those dainty stemmed glasses that I found appealing. ... 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