life style - "wine"

You don't need a wine expert to identify a '74 Pinot Noir from Burgundy - a handheld 'electronic tongue' devised by European scientists will tell you the grape variety and vintage at the press of a button.

The world of Italian wine is mourning the loss of Abruzzese pioneer winemaker Gianni Masciarelli, who has died of a heart attack aged 53.

In an area surrounded by vineyards and independent winemakers, Doug Martin picked San Luis Obispo as the spot to start his own beverage-making business.

I fondly recall, during my first exploratory steps into wine, becoming very excited in sorting out the various sub-zones of Chianti and believing I could detect the subtle nuances in flavour of a Chianti Colli Senesi over a Chianti Classico or Chianti Rufina. Even pin-pointing the names on a map added a fizzle of excitement when drinking said bottles. Whichever guide book I referenced at the time listed those mysterious terrior-based differences with reverence. Today I wouldn't have a clue on how to spot a Senesi over a Arentini and, all thse years ago, I'm sure it was all suggestion and imagination rather than a fully-developed palate. There are seven sub-zones covering Chianti. The heart of the region is Chianti Classico, Chianti Rufina lies to the north-east while Chianti Montalbano and four hillside areas are named after near-by cities Colli Fiorentini (Florence), Colli Senesi (Siena), Colli Pisane (Pisa) and Colli Arentini (Arezzo). This example hails from Colli Fiorentini,

During the course of a couple of weeks spent reviewing new releases from Oregon, I found quite a few wines perfect for summer sipping that... Paul Gregutt More wine Adviser Pick of the Week Casa Castillo 2006 ...

German wine has increased in popularity in Germany in the first half of 2008, bucking the general trend.

Wine producers in the Nahe region are breathing a cautious sigh of relief following severe hail storms in the region.

South Australian winemakers could soon export more wine to Hong Kong. Local winemakers currently export more than $12 million worth of wine to the region, and the Treasurer Kevin Foley has held talks with a ...

Beef stew meat is browned, then baked with vegetables, thyme, dry mustard and red wine in this easy stew.