Think Pink: Rose Wines

There is nothing better than having a glass of chilled bottle of white and rose wine at the end of the day. Generally speaking, rose wines are usually preferred during summer because are lighter than whites, especially reds. For those who don't know, rose is not a grape variety, but it is a processed red grape variety or sometimes a mixture of red and white wine. Rose wines are nice and soft to the moth with flavours of strawberry, cerise, magenta, cranberry, fairy floss, tangerine, etc., and are the ideal drink for hot summer days and warm spring nights.

Little Introduction

Even though France is known as the leading in the category of best roses, whites and reds, Spain, Italy and Australia are just behind it.

Introducing Shiraz Wine

Every wine-enthusiastic who appreciates red wine loves Shiraz. But what makes the Shiraz grape itself so popular? Well, we can say that part of the grape's success is due to the taste it creates, it's history and its large usage in wine mixes. That's is not to mention the amazing deal that local Australian Shiraz makes.

Originally from France, the Shiraz grape variation planted in Australia is believed to be the same planted in there, which explains the supremacy of Australian Shiraz wines in the market. Shiraz was introduced in Australia in 1831 by the Scotsman James Busby, commonly called 'the Father of Australian viticulture'. He brought cuttings from wines from a trip to Europe and planted them in the Sydney Botanical Gardens and in Hunter Valley. By the 1860's, Shiraz was considered as an important variety in Australia.

Today the Shiraz grape is grown in most wine regions in Australia and produce a wine that is full bodied, with great taste variation – depending on the region it was grown. But Shiraz wines commonly have undertones of plums, blackberries and pepper fluctuating between their many layers.

How to Save Money on Wine

There isn't a god timing for wine, because each day and occasion is perfect for having a glass of good old wine. However, with the large selection of wines, vintages and wine growing regions it is impossible to find the right one. Sometimes it can really be a mind blowing job, especially if you are choosing wine for special occasion or wine for cooking a special dinner for someone. To ease your job, read on for some great wine shopping tips to help you find great discount wines, and save you some dollars.

Popular Red Wine Varietals

Red wine is universal drink that works for almost all situations and occasions. From curling up in your bed to watch your favourite series, celebrating a special family event, to spending great romantic moments with your partner, reds always fit.

There's no doubt that red wine is one of the most popular drinks, enjoyed by numerous people globally. When it comes to red wine, there are two categories of people: Wine enthusiasts who carefully choose which red wine varietal they will pour in their glass, and wine lovers who don't really pay attention if they are drinking Cabernet, Merlot or some Cabernet Merlot varietal.

Regardless of which category of red wine lovers you belong to, one thing is certain: You shouldn't afford yourself be totally uninformed about what's in your glass. This doesn't mean that you have to spend a good amount of your precious time to learn about all the red wine varietals in the word. In fact, what you need to do, is to familiarize yourself with the most popular red wine varietals and their main features. In simpler terms, here are the basic information you shouldn't go without when organizing your next wine party.

The Most Popular White Wine Brands

Regardless if the party is big and extravagant or just a small get-together with family, the one thing that cannot be missing is white wine. Actually, no one can think of a party without glass of various white wine brands.

White wines come in a various different forms and each type has it's own unique taste and aroma. Since there is an infinite number of white wine brands, we have selected and listed the most popular white wines according to the major types of white wine.

Pinot Grigio Can Be Good For You. Hooray!

Over the past years, one of the more cheering health messages is: 'Drinking wine in moderation can be good for your health'.

Researches have found that wine can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, prevent pancreatic cancer, etc., and even promote weight loss. However many (mistakenly) tend to associate all the wine's benefits to the red ones.

The main difference between white and red wine is how the skin of the grape is used. While with red, the skins are crushed with the pulp, with white the skins are separated out. However white grapes present other types of poly-phenols which are also known to promote health benefits.

Recently, Italian studies found that Pinot Grigio as well Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are effective anti-bacterial agents. This mean that they can not only protect against but also destroy bacteria.