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It is a common misconception that the best wines in the world only come from European countries. The continent does host some of the best wine making regions in the world, but it would be wrong to presume that non-European countries are unable to produce fine wine. Here are 4 non-European countries that take viticulture very seriously.

United States of America

The United States has been a wine producing country for over three centuries now. However, it was only since the late 1970s that the world became aware of just how good American wine can be. A major reason why the American wine industry took so long to make an impact was the enforcement of Prohibition. After Prohibition was repealed, it was discovered that the American wine producing sector had suffered a massive setback. Thanks to the effort of winemakers in California, the USA has finally become home to some of the finest wine producing regions in the world, including Napa Valley. (more…)

Vino-tourism is travel based on one thing: the pursuit of wine. Whether that’s touring vineyards, celebrating the harvest, or simply sampling the best that a region has to offer, vino-tourism is impacting travel in a big way.

Although November is off-peak season for Northern Europe, serious wine tourists know to visit France on the third Thursday of the month when the young Beaujolais Nouveau is unveiled. Flights to Paris are more expensive during November as a result, and it’s no wonder. Although Beaujolais celebrations occur worldwide, where better to celebrate than France itself? (more…)

I don’t know about you, but the very act of reviewing and selecting ten mouthwatering recipes to go with your Oregon Pinot Noir wine has me salivating for each of these top 10 winners.

Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin
6–8 servings

Imagine an intimate evening with a small group of friends, a candlelit affair supported by sumptuous and spicy beef with a rich, Pinot noir cream sauce. Served with oven fresh French bread and a light, tossed salad, your guests will remember this meal long after the evening is over.

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Wine gift baskets are great for any occasion. You can truly never go wrong when giving a great wine as a gift. The receiver will appreciate it and they will certainly remember it for years to come. When buying a wine gift basket, there are few things to take into consideration.  One of those things is what types of foods will go best with the wine you have chosen.  Some wines go great with certain food and still others can  taste quite caustic when paired with the wrong foods and flavors. Knowing what foods will work best with which wines will help you to get the most out of the wine gifting process.  You can include a cheese or a list of the perfect foods inside the gift basket. (more…)

Most of the people do not use decanters and those who do assume that any wine which is old needs to be decanted. Decanters played an important part for the serving of wine. These vessels once filled will make it easy for serving and allows you to enjoy the best wine making it even better. Other alcoholic beverages like single malt Scotch whisky or cognac are also served in Decanters. One of the best reasons for decanting is, it allows the wine to breathe and thereby improves the taste of wine. Decanters tend to imitate the process of swirling the wine glass and stimulate the movement of the molecules. These molecules when triggered releases the aroma compounds and makes the wine smoother by reducing the harsher aspects like tannins or mercaptans. Some experts believe that decanting is appropriate for certain types of wines like Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Port as they are more tannic in taste. On the other side, wines like Pinot Noir or Chianti which are more delicate should not be decanted as it may be harmful and cause side-effects. However, this is not the and here are few guidelines that makes your decanting process easier. (more…)