It occurred to me recently that while Reverse Wine Snob is meant to be friendly enough that someone who knows nothing about wine could read it, I do use a number of terms in my wine reviews that may ...

The idea of a tasting is to drink two or more wines side by side for the sake of learning something about them -- and about your taste in wine. If you've seen the movie "Bottle Shock," you know wine ...

Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tasting or smelling wine before the waiter pours lets you know if it's corked or not. Here's what to look for. Wine service can ...

Sipping on a glass of wine is the ultimate "me-time" activity-and the indulgence isn't merely luxurious. Enjoying a tipple in moderation may also have benefits for boosting your memory and aiding ...

You’re at a tasting and hear a description of a wine you’re drinking, and think, “What are they talking about? I can’t taste that.” There’s a simple reason. “Everybody has a different palate,” said ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Small pours that mean big fun. Peerspace put together five tips for hosting the ultimate wine-tasting party. It pays to do some R ...

Why is the tasting “ritual” frowned upon by some as over-the-top snobbery and considered as essential to the enjoyment and appreciation of wine by others? No one frowns when observing the customary ...