GENERAL WINE INFORMATION

If you're new to wine this is a great place to start. While several of the articles in this section may take on the personality of WineCOW, much of it is general information about wine as well as some helpful facts and useful suggestions.

WINE TERMS & FACTS
The following information is intended to provide you with some basic knowledge about wine, including several important terms and facts associated with wine and the wine industry. This can come in very useful at cocktail parties or to impress your friends while looking over the restaurant wine list.

>>GENERAL WINE TERMS
>>INTERESTING FACTS
>>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DRINKING WINE
We have worked to compile a concise but informative description of wine varietals, their characteristics and some wine vocabulary to help you better familiarize yourself with the wine you enjoy. And then be able to talk about it, or explain why you enjoyed it.

>>COMMON GRAPE VARIETALS
>>TASTING TERMS

SERVING/STORING WINE
Really feel free to serve your wine anyway you want, but we do have a few tips to make the process easier and more enjoyable.

>>GLASSWARE
>>DECANTING
>>TEMPERATURE

BUSTING WINE MYTHS
A large part of the snobbery and intimidation that prevents wine from gaining a larger audience is based on many common misconceptions or myths.

>>UNCORKING EARLY
>>HOLDING A WINEGLASS
>>AGED WINE IS BETTER

EVERYDAY FOOD PAIRINGS
Pairing food with wine can be a daunting task…if you put too much thought into it that is. At WineCOW we encourage you to drink whatever you want whenever you want.

>>GENERAL GUIDELINES
>>CHEESE PAIRINGS
>>BURGER PAIRINGS
>>GRILLING GUIDE
>>QUICK RECIPES

WINE & HEALTH
Enjoying wine in moderation may not only keep you from having to endure the dreaded wine hangover, but studies also suggest that it could possibly even save your life.

>>HANGOVER CAUSES & CURES
>>WINE & YOUR STOMACH
>>WINE & YOUR HEART