Calabria is the toe of the Italian boot. It is located in the southwest corner of Italy, with 500 miles of coastline on the Ionian, Mediterranean, and Tyrrhenian Seas. Its total population is about 2 million. The countryside is mountainous, and prone to earthquakes. For centuries peasants worked very hard to eke out a living …
Irish whiskeys are considered as one of the most popular whiskeys of the world since time immemorial. You can always find an occasion to serve it with. But, still when it comes to picking the best out of various Irish whiskeys, we do get confused. So, here is a list of the top ten favorite …
A gift of wine and cheese can’t often go wrong. They are a great solution to the problem of what to get those hard to buy for friends – for those people who have everything. Wine and cheese can also fill the bill when you need to buy for someone you don’t know real well, …
Caffeine is a great way to start your day and to get a boost of energy. However over time we can become dependent on it to feel good, and can start getting withdrawal symptoms when taken off of it. It can also cause shaking, nervousness, paranoia, racing thoughts and headaches along with other symptoms that …
Since New world wines began being exported in the 1980′s the debate has raged about what is better, new versus old. The argument today is not as strong as it was thirty years ago, but it still exists. As the Old world populations moved around the globe they took their beloved vines with them, and …
Did you know that the famous island Hvar doesn’t offer only great nature and beautiful Hvar apartments and very good restaurants and clubs/bars, once Hvar was well known for its good wine. In the 4th Century BC the Ancient Greeks found out that the plain of Stari Grad was very fertile, brought vine to the …
The autumn season introduces a number of simple pleasures such as the color change of leaves, a frosty bite in the air and last but not least the creation of various seasonal beers. The month of October is synonymous with harvest time. You don’t have to be a farmer to enjoy harvest because everyone needs …
The Niagara River connects Lake Ontario and Lake Erie consist in its arms the Niagara Region which is in Ontario and the Niagara Frontier which is in New York. From Lake Ontario the region appears in steps or benches of rich prolific farmland clay soils which one needs to climb. These steps or bench stretches …
The history of wine in Spain In Spain, as in the rest of Europe, the Romans introduced the growing of vines and wine production. However, there are some signs of previous wine producers, before the Roman Conquerors. Between 218 and 219 B.C. the Phoenicians founded Gadir and then Xera (Jerez) where they started cultivating vineyards. …
When putting together a tasty wine and cheese pairing, the only thing you have to know is: If it tastes right, do it! I’m sure you’ve heard all the fancy chefs giving their two cents about what cheese works with which wine; however, when it comes down to it, it’s all about personal taste. You …