Vintner's Corner

Toasting Tips

Ever wonder how to put together the perfect toast? Follow these simple tips for creating a toast to remember.

| 26-Sep-07 12:41 | Read More... | Tags: Rules, Tips, Toasting |

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September Is Illinois Wine Month

Illinois has grown into the 12th largest producer of wine in the country and shows no sign of slowing down in the near future.

| 18-Sep-07 10:53 | Read More... | Tags: Festivals, Illinois Wine, September |

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Vine to Wine

It's harvest season in the Heartland. The grapes are ripe and beginning to be harvested. Ever wonder what it takes to go from grape to the bottle?

| 23-Aug-07 10:59 | Read More... | Tags: Fermentation, Harvest, Viticulture |

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All About Port

A fortified wine of Portugal, also know as Oporto. Very richly flavored and sweet, port wines are available in a number of different styles.

| 13-Aug-07 10:13 | Read More... | Tags: Fortified, Port |

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Barrel Sample

A barrel sample is a tasting portion of wine taken directly from the barrel. (If the wine is in a large stainless-steel tank, the sample is called a tank sample).

| 13-Aug-07 09:59 | Read More... | Tags: Barrel, Samples, Tasting |

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Veraison

The official definition of veraison is "the change of color of the grape berries".

| 24-Jul-07 09:50 | Read More... | Tags: Grapes, Harvest, Viticulture |

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Julian Street, Table Topics

Born in Chicago and educated in Ontario, Julian Street, a well respected author in his time, (1879-1947) has one of the better known quotes in the wine world.

| 16-Jul-07 13:21 | Read More... | Tags: Quote, Street, Topics |

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