by Rhino Wino on April 22, 2011
It is clearly spring, beautiful and full blooming spring. While it can be a fickle season with lots of rain and sun alike, there is one thing that suits spring all of the time; rose. Of course this isn’t the flowers, rose wine. The lovely pink wines are just juicy enough to make everything more [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 15, 2011
It has been proven time and again that the price of the wine doesn’t dictate better quality. This would imply that knowledge of wine is a better asset in shopping for wine than a big budget. Use this information to buy wine smart and to know when it is a good idea to break out [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 14, 2011
Every wine country is known for something other than wine. French wine in general is known as refined and upscale for example. But Spain, Spain is known for its plain value. Ask anyone fond of spanish wine and they will say that the best part of wine from Spain is that even a sixteen dollar [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 13, 2011
This is a little bit different than pairing wine to go with the finished meal because wine tends to change just slightly when it is cooked. For starters the alcohol evaporates and the sulfides dissipate into the air too; also the flavors are concentrated. A slightly oaked wine may taste lovely when drank with a [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 8, 2011
On the 20th of this month is a holiday that tends to get a notice, but little celebration. Earth Day is all about respect for the planet we call home but it also a day to celebrate the Earth. Thinking like that it just makes sense to have an eco-friendly party for the world, like [...]
by Rhino Wino on April 6, 2011
Some types of wine are just clearly intended for a specific season, and with spring completely here now it makes sense to find a wine to show tribute to the season. Spring is all about filling three bottle wine carriers with wine that mimics the light and sweet flavors of the season. A great match for [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 16, 2011
Sometimes a wine tasting can seem more like a quiz than an enjoyable evening when some of the people at a tasting keep saying words like bouquet, spicy, and oak; people unsure of the meaning of these may feel like they are missing something or not participating fully in the tasting. But with a few [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 11, 2011
The French pride themselves on their wine and they pride themselves on knowing a lot about it too. But for an American it can be a bit overwhelming. But a few little tips and facts can make French wine, and wine in general, a simpler experience. The idea that red wine should be drank at [...]
by Rhino Wino on March 1, 2011
One of the biggest events for Food Network stars and most of the wine world is still in full swing. Steps away from the Atlantic Ocean are a series of circus size tents where celebrities of the food world shake everyone’s hand and expect to sign autographs. The latest news out of the festival includes [...]
by Rhino Wino on February 24, 2011
Sometimes chardonnay is just the first white wine that comes to mind but it is the most popular white wine in America for many reasons. Firstly it can take on a number of flavors; there is no real set taste or bouquet. Secondly it can be drunk immediately after being made or aged 5 to [...]