Wines from the French province of Alsace made from grapes grown in the foothill vineyards of the Vosges Mountains. These wines are known for their delicate flavor and dryness. The Alsace APPELLATION is one of the few in France that uses varietal labeling, similar to that in the United States (versus the geographic labeling used throughout most of France). The principal Alsatian wines are made from GEWÜRZTRAMINER, PINOT BLANC, RIESLING and SYLVANER grapes.

alstian wine

BY: The Food Lover's Companion

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Apple Honey Shake (Video)

BY: Handmade TV

This apple honey shake is a non-alcoholic drink that's great for kids and very easy to make.

Argentina Opens Up

BY: Carl Hanson

Argentines drink much more wine than Americans, and they have been slow to share their wines with the rest of the world. Learn more about wines from Argentina and get recipes for pairing.

Argentina's Wine Regions

BY: Carl Hanson

Take a tour through a few of the more notable Argentine wine regions--and select some recipes to go with the wines being made there.

Australian Wine Country

BY: Carl Hanson

Renowned for big ripe reds, Australia's white wines are turning heads, too.

Australian Wine Country: New South Wales

BY: Carl Hanson

The region makes about a quarter of Australia's wine, much of which comes from Hunter Valley. Get recipe suggestions to pair with wines from Australia's New South Wales.

Australian Wine Country: South Australia

BY: Carl Hanson

About half of the wine Australia produces every year comes from South Australia, the enormous state just west of Victoria. Learn more about these wines and get recipes for pairing.

Australian Wine Country: South Eastern Australia

BY: Carl Hanson

Wines labeled "South Eastern Australia" tend to be inexpensive and are very often good values. Learn more about these wines and get recipe suggestions for pairing.

Australian Wine Country: Tasmania

BY: Carl Hanson

In this cool climate, Pinot Noir makes a serious play for stardom in a style that is bright and crisp--get recipes for pairing.

Australian Wine Country: Victoria

BY: Carl Hanson

Victoria makes up this southern-most section of Australia's mainland and produces about 15 percent of Australia's wine. Find recipes to pair with glasses from this area.

Australian Wine Country: Western Australia

BY: Carl Hanson

Chardonnay is a big winner here, where it typically exhibits rich, complex flavors. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot thrive in the moderate climate as well.

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BY: Julie Fay

Stock these essentials for classic cocktails.

Beer 101

BY: Bret Kimbrough

Beer is almost as old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians left beer in the tombs of Pharaohs to ensure a happy afterlife, and barley has been cultivated for thousands of years for the purpose of brewing beer.

blush wines

BY: The Food Lover's Companion

In the United States, the phrase "blush wine" has almost replaced that of rosé, which is considered somewhat passé. Initially, the term applied to very pale-colored ROSÉ WINES. Today, however, it's used to encompass a full spectrum of wines that, like rosés, are generally made with red grapes. The juice has had only brief (2 to 3 days') contact with the stems and skins-the reason for the wines' pale color. The term "blush," however, is broadly used to describe wines that can range in color ...

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