I have had a very long weekend so here is some info I wish I had…. How to get a Hangover: Drink in moderation? Forget that! Here are 7 surefire ways to have the worst head-splitting hangover of your life.7 Steps to a Fantastic Hangover: 1: DehydrateAlcohol is a natural diuretic and can make you [...]
Read more → →Vino 101 For Tailgating Where in the world would you rather be than tailgating with friends before a sporting event. Tailgating, to those not familiar with it, is a pre-game ritual that typically revolves around barbeque, a little loud music, flying frisbees and very enthusiastic sports fans. Most of you have insisted on beer in [...]
Read more → →It feels like summer so lets learn … How To Drink In The Woods!! Spending your hard-earned dollars on extravagant dinner parties and rare wines is well and good, but sometimes it’s necessary for the soul, and the bank account, to take a step back and reconnect with Mother Nature. A camping trip with good [...]
Read more → →HIS Magazine has been the Central Valley’s cultural barometer, putting fashion, music and events on the forefront of our subscriber’s minds. VINO 101 The Art Of Seduction Who among us can deny that wine can play a supporting role in romance, sex, and yes, seduction? Wine tastes good on your lips, but it tastes better [...]
Read more → →These 4 wine buying tips will ensure that you’re appreciated, whether it’s a group of casual wine drinkers or the seasoned wine expert. They are versatile enough to use on a hot date or for buying bulk wine for a wedding. The idea behind these tips for buying wine is simple: when it comes to [...]
Read more → →Complex. Smooth. Dark. Oak-y. Alright, maybe not oak-y, but there’s definitely some overlap in the terminology. And there may be a scientific reason why. According to one theory, an area of the brain involved in judgment and music overlaps with an area that processes aromas, which greatly influence our taste-buds. This could explain how music [...]
Read more → →Grab your charcoal and your corkscrew, grilling season has arrived, and I have some recommendations on what to pair with various grilled goodies. (Yes, vegetarians, I’ve got you covered too!) Wines for Ribs and Other Grilled Meats: Rich, fruity, rounded red Zinfandel. You need a wine that’s sturdy enough and has enough structure to stand [...]
Read more → →Debate debate debate! ‘screwcaps don’t keep the wine safe’…’plorks (synthetic corks) are for cheap wine’…’corks are traditional’… ‘screwcaps are modern and experimental’… ‘cork means faulty wine’…’screwcaps don’t look expensive!’…..and on and on it goes! Everyone seems to have an opinion on the way a wine bottle is sealed, perhaps because they have heard something from [...]
Read more → →Wine is art. Wine is sexy. Wine is passion. Wine is the most intriguing drink created. Wine is part of religious ceremonies. Jesus turned water into wine and even drank wine with his disciples as part of everyday life. Wine is sipped not shot, savored not slammed. Wine is discussed, debated, sought after and collected. [...]
Read more → →Have you ever taken note of how different wines makes you feel? Perhaps you’ve noticed that a red wine by a toasty fire on a cold winter evening leaves you feeling cozy inside. How many times have you tasted a wine or anything else that transported you to a particular moment in your life and [...]
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