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Wine: that wondrous product of what? Certain types of grape? What about berries, dandelions and nettles? How do you decide which wine to cook with and which wine to serve? Full of tips, wine facts and useful information about the world's wines, ExploringWine has something to offer everyone; whether you plan to make your own wine, cook with wine, find out more about wine, or even... just enjoy drinking it!

December's Most Popular Articles...

Strawberry Wine: Strawberry Wine is one of the best known and loved English Country wines. It is easy to make and ideal for summer garden parties and picnics. It is not strictly a wine… [108 views in Dec]
Wines from the Lombardy Region: The region of Lombardy (Lombardia in Italian) is located in central-northern Italy and is the country’s most populous, prosperous and industrialised… [36 views in Dec]
Elderflower: Elderflower wine is a traditional English drink made from the flowers of the Elder shrub or tree, which produces both flowers and berries. It has something of a legendary status… [30 views in Dec]
Buying a Box of Wine Instead of a Bottle: In the world of wine the wine box (that is the cardboard box that houses some kind of plastic bag incorporating a tap with which to ‘pour’… [30 views in Dec]
Wine with Food: The pairing of wine and food is a ubiquitous as food and drink are! Food and wine are a natural combination – one that is so deeply ingrained that it is in all probability… [24 views in Dec]
What are Varietal Wines?: A varietal wine is a wine made using predominantly one grape (75% minimum in the EU; 75% minimum in most new world countries). A varietal wine can then be a… [24 views in Dec]