Infinite Variations of a Simple Pleasure

Wine is simply the fermented juice of fresh grapes, yet the variations may be infinite. Wine tasting is simple, pleasurable, fun, and can be stimulating to the mind as well as the senses, especially when pondering the diverse possibilities.

Wine flavors change according to the variety of grapes, location of the vineyard, seasonal weather conditions, grape growing methods, winemaking techniques and equipment, the age of the wine, how it has been stored, the serving temperature, and even by the environmental conditions and context of where the wine is consumed.

Our information is directed at intelligent, meaningful understanding, hopefully presented with occasional humor and skepticism, but without commercial "spin" or arrogant pretense. Our goals are to share and spread wine appreciation while we put a cork in wine snobbery and expose dogma that is intended to promote wine sales rather than wine understanding.

We don't sell anything on his site; there's no "catch"; the very little bit of advertising you may notice pays for the upkeep of the site. We simply think the planet will be healthier when more Earthlings enjoy a little wine every day.

Thanks for visiting and Cheers,
Jim LaMar, Editor

PS - For comfort and convenience as you browse, you may want to read our Site Conventions and Mission Statement. - JL

Sampling different wines is the only way to improve your tasting ability ... A basic wine education may be gained by browsing the various areas of this site. There is no substitute, however, for the actual tasting experience.

For information on tastings and other wine events scheduled all over the USA, visit Local Wine Events and Wine Events Calendar.

Robin Garr's Wine Lovers Page has a monthly free, interactive wine-education feature where anyone can learn to taste wine in a friendly, supportive environment where every question is treated with respect.