In some regions, one grape variety is used to make a wine; in others, winemakers blend several varieties in a single wine. To help you identify grape varieties, below is an overview of each of the major red grapes and their characteristics.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s catering service knew that the English adored their sausages when hot dogs were served to King George VI of England during his 1939 visit to the United States.

I spotted this in an issue of Bon Appétit and think it's simply beautiful. It is a splurge, but if you are a wine lover as I am, a decanter like this blue one by Nouvel Studio will be used often.
Monja Decanter | $105 at Vivi
Don't overlook the sweet stuff. You'll fall in love with the ones that are made well.
The wine industry received sobering news this week: California shipments dropped in 2009 for the first time in 16 years. Sales figures show that wine consumption is up 2.1 percent nationally, but consumers are turning to cheaper imports from Chile, Argentina and Australia to tantalize their palates as global production exceeds demand.

Give the power to grant three wishes with this bag of wishbones.