Wine
When enjoying a glass of the fruit of the vine, don’t forget the Wine Web Guide. The Web is an excellent resource for the vintner, the sommelier, the enthusiast and the wine newbie. Whether you're looking for information on buying and selling wine, the health risks and benefits of wine, the different varieties and regions for wine, or the best kosher wines available, the Wine Web Guide offers you a world-class education in all aspects of wine, from the grapevine to the glass.
In the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Tasting, Buying and Storing Wine, you'll not only discover how (and why) to swirl the wine in your glass, you’ll also learn how to select the right bottle, where to order the accessories you need to start a respectable wine collection, and get up to speed on proper wine storage techniques.
Use the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Wine Collecting to learn how to buy and sell wine at auction, and track and evaluate specific vintages. Establish a stronger wine collection with online resources that show you how to assess, purchase and store your wine, and get tips for organizing and optimizing your cellar space.
The findingDulcinea Web Guide to Wine Travel can help you sip your way across France’s Burgundy region, or settle in for a weekend in Napa Valley.
In the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Making Wine, you'll learn how to grow grapes in a small garden, with kits and presses, and even how to dive into viniculture at large.
In the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Tasting, Buying and Storing Wine, you'll not only discover how (and why) to swirl the wine in your glass, you’ll also learn how to select the right bottle, where to order the accessories you need to start a respectable wine collection, and get up to speed on proper wine storage techniques.
Use the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Wine Collecting to learn how to buy and sell wine at auction, and track and evaluate specific vintages. Establish a stronger wine collection with online resources that show you how to assess, purchase and store your wine, and get tips for organizing and optimizing your cellar space.
The findingDulcinea Web Guide to Wine Travel can help you sip your way across France’s Burgundy region, or settle in for a weekend in Napa Valley.
In the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Making Wine, you'll learn how to grow grapes in a small garden, with kits and presses, and even how to dive into viniculture at large.
Expand All Guide SectionsWine Types
Find a general summary of wine types, as well as a complete chart of the best vintages by region.
Insights for Wine Types
- For a comprehensive resource on different wine types, try “Windows on the World Complete Wine Course” by Kevin Zraly.
- If you love libations, visit findingDulcinea’s Web Guides to Beer and Liquor and Cocktails.
Top Sites for Wine Types
For a basic overview of wine types…
Vino.com
covers the best-known types of red and white wines. Wines are arranged alphabetically with concise descriptions, including the type of grape and the flavors that characterize each one.
Harris Teeter,
a food market, offers a quick guide to different wine types with a short description of flavor and body for each wine.
For wines by region…
The Winedoctor
has a “Wine Guides” section that details the regions where wines are produced and the harvesting methods, grapes and flavors that distinguish each area.
Wine and Health
Learn more about wine and health, and get a sense of how wine can be both beneficial and harmful, with the sites below.
Insights for Wine and Health
- The effects of alcohol differ from person to person depending on family history, medical background and current medications. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about the effects of drinking wine.
Top Sites for Wine and Health
Mayo Clinic
offers an objective article titled “Alcohol use: Why moderation is key.” Learn the benefits and risks of alcohol consumption, and why moderation and consultation with your doctor are advised.
Professional Friends of Wine
has a thorough overview of the health effects of wine, with an emphasis on the benefits of wine drinking. Scroll down for a chart of nutritional information for different types of wine.
BBC
presents an article discussing the specific chemicals in red wine that provide health benefits. The “See Also” section on the right suggests archived articles on the same topic.
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