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Sharing My Passion For Good Wines
I have always loved good wine - it touches so many emotions and senses that it would be cruel to deprive yourself! One of the greatest pleasures for me is to share a bottle (or two) with good friends. That is what this lens is about, sharing my passion for the fine wine produced all over the world.
Why not join in with the current poll and tell me what your favourite is - old world or new world or put a comment in the Guest Book so we can all share a cyber glass or two together. I'll put the results of the polls up as each one finishes.
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Recommended Wine Suppliers
A choice few of the best Suppliers we have found
- Chateau Online
- Chateau Online are one of the leading European Online suppliers. They have a rigorous selection process so you can generally guarantee the quality of the wines. They also have an excellent first order deal for new customers.
- Laithwaites
- Laithwaites are one of the UK's largest independent Wine specialists - running many wine clubs on behalf of companies such as The Telegraph, Sunday Times etc. They have an excellent range of Wines and Wine accessories
New World - Old World
What's your preference?
A few Gift Opportunities
I like getting presents - and some of these are shameless plugs for the things I would like to receive!
I have to confess that this one really is shameless hint dropping - I have always fancied my own Vineyard and so many people have said how much fun this is, so take note guys!Wine Share - Rent your Own Vines
Have a look at this site - all the fun with none of the work, sounds good to me
Fun, Fancy and Fabulous Wine Racks
Whilst we are on the subject of gifts and so on - take a look at this lens for the most fabulous wine racks I have seen - just superb!
Create your own bottle of wine!
If I can't have my own vineyard, maybe I can have my own wine label - Signature wines will create a beautiful personalised label to match their fine wine.
Global Wine Club
You can be a wine connoisseur from your own home with the Wine of the Month Club. Two carefully selected wines are delivered to your door every month - something to look forward to.
Generalist Sites about Wine
Where you can find out the basics
- The Wine Anorak
- Authoritative and nicely illustrated, this UK-based wine site is rapidly developing into one of the best wine resources on the internet, with features, tasting notes, advice on where to buy wine, wine and food matching guidance and tips on wine travel.
- Wine Lovers' Page
- Robin Garr's Wine Lovers' Page is an ideal starting point for wine lovers on the Web! It's a 'snob-free zone' for straight talk in plain English about wine tasting. Frequently updated notes and advice on wines of good value are backed by an online wine tasting tutorial, wine FAQs, vintage charts and lots more
- Get Answers to Your Wine Questions
- Useful information, interactive wine and food pairing, columns, links, glossary, search tools, personality quiz, fact and question of the day.
We found these products interesting...
Some fascinating information in these items
- Bargain Hunters Wine Shopping GUide
- eBook on how to find and buy the best wine values in the U.S.
- Wine Cellar Secrets
- How To Build The Ideal Wine Cellar To Store Your Wine In Optimum Condition
- Free Beer
- How to get free beer delivered to your door! Got to be worth a try!
Wine Books for Wine Lovers
The Bartender's Black Book, Eighth Edition: 2,800 New and Classic Recipes
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/25/2008)
Winery Technology and Operations:A Handbook for Small Wineries
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/25/2008)
How and Why to Build a Wine Cellar, Fourth Edition
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/25/2008)
Cork or Screw Top
Which do you think is best
This is probably one of the most contentious issues in the wine world today. What do you think - and why......
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stephatto
The corks will be sadly missed in our household. For a number of years we saved ours for a friend who made floral arrangements. Part of me now wishes we would have saved some for ourselves. Posted December 17, 2007 |
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The_Health_Lady
I like to save the corks on special occasions but most of the wines now have a screw top and they are not quite a nice to save. Posted June 16, 2007 |
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ank
Hi flaminglacer, Great lens. I also created my lens. It got lots of info on beautiful country Spain. I am quite passionate about my country and you can get loads and loads of info on spain on my lens. To view the lens click here. Posted June 01, 2007 |
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KimGiancaterino
I love corks and have hundreds of them in various containers. One day I will do an entire wall of corks. Some wines have screwtops that are disguised a bit, so it doesn't seem like you're drinking Annie Green Springs! Posted April 21, 2007 |
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flaminglacer
The traditionalist in me loves pulling the cork from a bottle of good wine - but I don't expect to be doing so for much longer. With a spoilage rate of around 10% due to problem corks producers are turning to alternatives, generally screwtops which don't appear to have a negative effect on the wine. Posted October 12, 2006 |
Wine Lovers Guest Book
Share your favourite wine with me....
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Rose0366
I'm a Cabernet, Merlot wine lover...But I'll give anything a try! (in moderation of course):) Great Lens! I gave you 5 stars and a ***ROLL*** Posted July 25, 2007 |
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FESA
Hi Flaminglacer - I love a great wine! I enjoy the 'old world' wines, as well as the 'new world' ones. Right now some of my favourites come from Australia, South Africa and California. I've heard great things about the Portuguese wine too Jonitas. Great Lens, thanks. 5* Posted July 20, 2007 |
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quippingqueen
A sizzling site for snooty sniffers and sippers! Posted July 07, 2007 |
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JonitasKalimpo
Good informative lens, indeed a good job, flaminglacer. Voted 5stars ;) Feel free to visit my lens, if you want. Has you asked my favorite wine is portuguese and the name is "monte velho" Posted June 26, 2007 |
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Kelpie
Will definitely be a great resource for when I'm old enough to drink alcohol. I've always wanted to try wine, and I definitely did not want to try cheap wine that will turn me off to wine! 5 stars! Posted June 20, 2007 |
Wine Paraphanalia on eBay
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What I'm drinking at the moment
Brief comments on wines I'm currently enjoying
Casa Piedra Alta Viognier 2005Laithwaites Price £6.17 per bottle (Case Price)
Viognier is probably my favourite white grape variety and is currently being heralded by many wine commentators as the 'new Chardonnay' - personally it's no contest, I'd take Viognier every time!
The home of Viognier is the Rhône but it does extremely well in the Andes, and this wine is one of the best. It is rich and quite sumptuous with honeysuckle and ripe peaches on the nose with bucketloads of ripe fruit flavours in the mouth. It is a dry but well rounded wine that will drink well for at least a couple of years we are assured. 12.5% abv makes it a pleasant aperitif and it goes very well with soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert - though I would avoid the sharper Goat's cheeses.
Whilst there are some much cheaper Viogniers around this Silver Medal Winner takes the prize for me.
Which Wine Producing Area Will You Visit Next?
Straight from the Vineyard
I love to visit the Vineyards and see where the wine is produced, meet the growers and gain a greater understanding of the wines themselves. My favourite Wines are French so I'd head there, starting in the South and heading North
South American Wine Information
Wines of South America
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
Vinas, Bodegas & Vinos de America del Sur/South American Vineyards, Wineries & Wines
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
The Wines of Argentina, Chile, And Latin America (Classic Wine Library)
Amazon Price: $23.36 (as of 07/25/2008)
Vineyards, Wineries & Wines of South America (Guide) - 2004
Amazon Price: (as of 07/25/2008)
Making Your Own Wine and Beer
Home Wine and Beer Making can be successful and fun!
- Secret Wine Making Recipes
- Making your own delicious wines & spirits is not only relaxing & rewarding but brings with it a status of prestige and creativity - there is nothing quite like the warm feeling of watching family & friends enjoying the wine/liquor that you have created yourself, seeing them reach for that last bottle and help themselves to another delightful glass of your creation.
- Wine Making at Home
- Guide for beginners and advanced wine makers alike giving valuable techniques and advice
- Mr Beer Home Brewing and Microbrewery Kits
- Mr. Beer offers a collection of beer making kits, supplies, and merchandise. As Low As $39.99! - Makes A Great Gift! They do Root Beer Kits as well.
What's coming on Sharing Good Wines
Modules planned for the Lens and coming soon - just need to do a bit more research - hic!!!!
Wines of the Vendee - my favourite regional French wine, not much known outside the area, it's so good they keep it all to themselves!
Italian Wines
Spanish Wines
New Zealand Wines
Greek Wines - there are some spectacular ones!
Australian Wines
North American Wines
South American Wines
Eastern European Wines
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Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine
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Deluxe Wine Essentials Red Wine Set
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