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Looking back 50 years from now, almost all wines that were available for consumption world wide were made from organic grapes. Not because it was fashionable or because people demanded organic wines, but because that was how things were done… Continue reading "Which Wine To Buy – The Best Wines For Your Health Are Organic"
You don’t have to be well dressed or have a lot of money to look and be classy. Class is what comes from the inside. It is your actions, reactions, facial expressions, ability to take a compliment, decline an invitation… Continue reading "How to Be Classy and Elegant Without Money"
Many feelings can be expressed by flowers, and this non-verbal language is very popular nowadays. Each one of us has sent at least one message to someone with the help of a flower. Sometimes whole conversations between two lovers are… Continue reading "The Meaning of a Single Rose"
If you are relatively new to the world of wine then you will probably have come across white Zinfandel wines and rose wines. The common misconception is that these wines are the same as they are roughly the same colour… Continue reading "What’s the Difference Between White Zinfandel and Rose?"
There are a few staples that are needed behind the bar when running a nightclub. One of these happens to be vodka. This is a key ingredient in an infinite number of drinks. If you’re trying for new drink ideas… Continue reading "A Little About A Lot of Vodkas – A Look Into 25 Different Vodka Brands"
The short answer is that light can definitely affect wine, but we need to take a closer look at the physics and chemistry of it all to understand why and how in what is called light-strike reactions, which can impart… Continue reading "Can Light Really Affect My Wine?"
You may have noticed rose plants adorning the rows of pristine vineyards on your last tour of wine country, and you probably were never intrigued by the roses except to admire their beauty. Although roses do add a touch of… Continue reading "Why Are Roses Planted at the End of Vineyard Rows?"
You may have noticed rose plants adorning the rows of pristine vineyards on your last tour of wine country, and you probably were never intrigued by the roses except to admire their beauty. Although roses do add a touch of… Continue reading "Why Are Roses Planted at the End of Vineyard Rows?"
Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species: rose-sinensis, cameronii, fuscus, and others Common names: rosemallow General Description: Hibiscus is a highly diverse genus with about 220 species of annuals, herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees. The shrub is the one most commonly known.… Continue reading "Rainforest Plants – Hibiscus"
There are many debates over correct language usage when it comes to etiquette standards. Whether it is the difference between “toilet” and “loo”; whether to say “excuse me”, “pardon” or “what?” or whether it’s correct to sit on a “settee”… Continue reading "Social Etiquette – What Is Correct Serviette Or Napkin?"
Wedding anniversaries are an ideal opportunity for married couples to celebrate their love for one another and remember why they decided to marry in the first place. Historians have traced the origins of silver and golden anniversaries to medieval Germanic… Continue reading "A Wedding Anniversary Guide – History, Themes, Gifts And Etiquette"
Many feelings can be expressed by flowers, and this non-verbal language is very popular nowadays. Each one of us has sent at least one message to someone with the help of a flower. Sometimes whole conversations between two lovers are… Continue reading "The Meaning of a Single Rose"
How wine is sold is subtly changing. Until recent history wine was sold through an arcane system known as Three Tier Distribution that came about when prohibition ended. The winery or brewer or distiller has no choice in how they… Continue reading "Buy Your Wine Direct From the Winery"
From Mediaeval times until the mid-1800s, it was generally believed that diseases were caused and spread through a corruption of the air or ‘miasma’. This belief probably arose because of the foul smells associated with illness and the lack of… Continue reading "Aroma ‘Therapy’ and the Black Death"
Perfume has been a desired commodity since ancient times and many of the techniques used are still used to some degree today. When looking at ancient attitudes towards perfume it is surprising to discover how much it actually reflects the… Continue reading "Perfume In Ancient Greece"
If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Veneto region of northern Italy on the Gulf of Venice. Venice is its best-known city and one of the most popular tourist destinations on earth. But the Veneto region… Continue reading "I Love Touring Italy – Southern Veneto"