Using red wine in cooking offers a simple way to impart extra flavor and elegance to your meals. There are many dishes that regularly contain red wine, and these needn’t be complicated. One of the best ways to use red wine in cooking is in making pasta dishes. Red sauces like those used for spaghetti [...]

Most of us love a good glass of red wine. That is, until that glass of red wine ends up on our favorite shirt. Red wine stains can be some of the toughest. But, there are ways to remove them quickly and easily.  Here are some of the best techniques for removing red wine stains. [...]

One of the most frequently asked questions about red wine is the difference between a Shiraz wine and a Syrah. You will certainly taste some big similarities if you taste a Shiraz and Syrah side by side. This is because both come from the same red grape. A traditional Syrah comes from the Rhone Valley [...]

Sangria made with red wine is a true Spanish tradition. Sangria is the perfect party punch because it is refreshing and festive.  Traditional sangria is made using red wine, lemons, oranges, brandy and ginger ale. The fruits are added to the wine and chilled for a period of time, to allow the flavors to blend. [...]

Red wine is a classic element in many delicious recipes. But, there is no better way to use red wine in cooking than with the traditional red wine reduction sauce. Once you’ve mastered this sauce, you’ll find many ways to use it. The most traditional use for red wine reduction sauce is for steak or [...]

No other drink is more closely associated with Spanish culture than Sangria. And, while there have been some delicious white sangria recipes developed in recent years, the true Spanish Sangria is made with red wine. Sangria is something of a punch, made with a base of red wine. A quick search on the internet will [...]

Wine is a fascinating subject. While the process of turning grapes into wine is a fairly simple chemical one, the nuances and differences from one bottle of wine to another can be stunning. Studying wine has become a hobby for many people in recent years. There is a lot to be learned from reading about [...]

Everyone, it seems, is watching his or her weight these days. And, when you’re trying to keep the pounds in check, drinking wine can be a concern for  many people. Wine is often thought of as empty calories, so many people stop drinking it to help them lose weight. And, while there’s no question that [...]

Drinking red wine is such a pleasure. And, though we often drink red wine because we enjoy it, drinking red wine can be a great way to help maintain our health, too.  Many doctors today are recommending that their patients drink red wine on a regular basis. Red wine contains anti-oxidants, which are found in [...]

Novice wine drinkers may be a bit confused when it comes to buying wine glasses. There are big glasses and small ones, those with stems and those without. Red wine glasses are larger than white wine glasses. This is not because you drink a larger portion of red wine than white wine. Whether you’re drinking [...]