Blended wines are made from several different types of wine grapes. Learn more about blended wines from an expert sommelier in this free specialty wine video.
In the last few years there has been an explosion of wine culture in Israel. There are many new wine stores all over Israel and numerous different types of wine, grape varieties & wine growing regions. Israelis are hungry for information, and wine appreciation courses are over subscribed. Many wine lovers have become winemakers, making their own wines, at home or in the garage. There are now well over 100 wineries in Israel -- from those producing millions of bottles, to the garagiste producing a few thousand. The quality is at worst international standard and at best, even world class. Only in 1996 the wine consumption in Israel was 3.5 liters a head; by 2004 it had doubled to 7 liters a head. The local market is worth US $ 170 million a year. Exports of Israeli wines increased by 40 % in 2004. It is a small, vibrant, & successful industry with a variety and quality that will surprise those who have not visited Israel recently.During my own visits to Israel's wineries, I have discovered an amazing new world, in which hundreds of people with the same passion have dedicated themselves to studying, enjoying & producing wine. It is almost as if their veins flow with wine not blood ! They talk about wines with the shining eyes of a fanatic and but also with a love that is greater than passion.My personal discovery is that behind every simple bottle of wine there is a fascinating story; every bottle contains a soul which is alive as it changes & develops. Believe me, producing wine is not an easy thing to do.I got the bug of this seductive business and have grown to love & appreciate both the stories of the people who make wine & the places where it is made. I have realized that only after fully understanding the background, is it possible to really appreciate the wine in the glass.For the benefit of all the winemakers and the wine lovers - and also for me personally, I have decided to build this internet site: www.israelwines.co.il . It was initially launched in Hebrew only, but I have now introduced an English section.Many hours have been dedicated to build this site; there is still a long way before us.It seems as if the wine stories and inventions in the Israeli wine industry will never end -- new wineries seem to open daily.I am an engineer by profession, working in the electronic field during the week and at the weekends I switch hats, change my way of thinking and enter the spirit & atmosphere of the world of wine. Everything I am able to find about Israel wine, its vineyards, its viticulturists & winemakers, you will be able to find in this site which is dedicated to the wonderful product which I am so proud of: Israeli wine!Please do not hesitate to contact me by email to give your opinion or to ask for information. I receive emails from all over the world and I would be happy to hear from you too. This site is a one man project, with the help of a few friends, set up & maintained by someone with a passion. My objective is to faithfully record what is happening on the wine scene in Israel. I personally visit the wineries, wine events, tastings, take photographs, conduct interviews, write articles and manage to keep everything updated. Most news about Israeli wine appears in israelwines.co.il first! Cheers -- or as we say here, Le Chaim -- To Life !!
Picking a wine label is a fun part of the homemade wine process. Find out about the types of wine labels with expert tips from a wine maker in this free video about how to make wine.
Sparkling wine is produced in large vessels and injected with carbon dioxide to create bubbles. Learn about sparkling wine production with tips from a sommelier in this free sparkling wine video.
Wine storage comes in four main types: wine racks, wine refrigerators, wine cabinets and wine cellars. And to find out where to start when choosing between them, Meghan Carter of http://www.AsktheDecorator.com visited Wine Cellar Innovations. There she learned what's the first thing you should consider when looking at wine storage and how to decide which type is right for a given situation.
Grower champagnes are sparkling wines created by smaller growers in the Champagne region of France. Learn about grower champagnes with tips from a sommelier in this free sparkling wine video.
Aaron Tippin -- Country Music Singer -- American PatriotTippin began performing in local honky tonks in the 1970's. He competed on the TNN show "You Can Be A Star" in 1985 landed a songwriter's contract and moved to Music City in 86. Always a focused and purposeful man, Aaron created a work routine that was spartan in it's intensity. He worked the midnight shift at a factory in Kentucky, commuted to Music Row to write songs, did his late afternoon strength training, went to bed, got up and did the whole routine over again, day after day. The dedication paid off. He won barbell competitions, and Charley Pride, David Ball, Mark Collie and others recorded his songs.Tippin performed his first Nashville nightclub show in 1990, and it earned him a contract with RCA. His ambitious first single "You've Got to Stand for Something" cracked the Top 10 in 1991, and 1992's "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio" stayed at No. 1 for three weeks. Tippin scored string of Top 10 hits for RCA. (In all, he charted 19 songs for the label.) Five of his RCA albums went gold and one platinum. He moved to Lyric Street in 1998 and charted a No. 1 with the raucous "Kiss This" (co-written with wife Thea) in 2000. In the wake of 9/11, his patriotic anthem "Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly" touched a nation. Performing for Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has become a tradition for Aaron. The past several years during the Thanksgiving holiday, he and band have traveled for the purpose of performing for our brave soldiers. "Every time we go over there they always tell me what a blessing it is for me to come and perform for them," says Tippin. "It's more of a blessing for me than they'll ever know." While touring in the U.S., Tippin regularly donates his time performing for charities and special events that honor the U.S. military. He is also the spokesman for the Paralyzed Veterans of America and for the Armed Services YMCA.Never one to rest on his laurels, Aaron puts as much time and energy into planning his live shows today, as he did back in 1985 when he just wanted to be heard. The Hit filled concert is constantly changing and evolving into a fresh show each year for the audience's. Fans love the music and appreciate Aaron's friendly nature in always taking time to meet each one of them after every show. Concert promoter's are always surprised by his hard work ethic and willingness to assist in interview's, radio station contest's and concert marketing. On top of being one of the greatest performers to hit the country music scene, Aaron also has many other talents. He became a commercial pilot at the age of 17. He owns 4 planes and is also a helicopter pilot. He is an avid hunter and spends personal time with his boys, teaching them how to hunt, fish and enjoy the great outdoors. And don't think his talents end there, you can add welder, truck driver, body builder, and wine maker to the list. Yes wine maker! Aaron has his own winery and is constantly creating different types of wine. He and Thea love to visit wineries when he has time off.Hits include:You've Got to Stand for Something" "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong With the Radio""I Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way""My Blue Angel""Working Man's P.H.D.""The Call of the Wild""Whole Lotta Love On The Line"."I Got It Honest""She Feels Like a Brand New Man Tonight""That's As Close As I'll Get To Loving You""For You I Will""Kiss This" "Where the Stars and Stripes and Eagle Fly" http://www.myspace.com/aarontippin http://www.aarontippin.com
True champagne comes only from the Champagne region of Northern France. Learn more about champagne with tips from a sommelier in this free sparkling wine video.
http://www.classicwines.comThere are few food and wine pairings better than Champagne and...well, everything! From light hors d'oeuvres to the rich, hearty foods we eat during the holidays, no wine in the world compliments a wider variety of dishes than Champagne. In this episode of The Classic Wines Minute, we visit Charles Curtis, Moët Hennessy's Director of Wine and Spirits Education, for a special tasting of Veuve Clicquot's finest cuvées.
Grapes for California sparkling wine are grown in the northern region of the state. Learn about California sparkling wines with tips from a sommelier in this free sparkling wine video.
