Tips for Making Wine with Fruits other than grapes

Most people commonly associate wines with grapes; however, it is entirely possible to make wines from fruits other than grapes. The production of wine using fruits other than grapes has become quite commonplace as the hobby of home winemaking has become more pronounced in just the last few years. [Read More…]

Testing your Wine

Two of the keys to making a great batch of wine are testing your wine so you can make adjustments based on those tests. There are two critical areas where you will need to perform tests and possibly make adjustments. Those are sugar and acid levels. [Read More…]

What type of wine you should make?

One of the most common questions you may have when you begin considering making homemade wine is what type of wine you should make. There are certainly plenty of different types of wines from which to choose.
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Going to a wine tasting can be a very fun and enjoyable experience. However, many people do not attend for fear of not knowing exactly how to act or what to do. There is no great mystery to wine tastings, just a few things you should remember. [Read More…]

Racking Wine is a Timing Game

Racking wine is one of the most essential parts of making stellar wine. Generally, you will need to rack the wine at least two times and in some cases, you may need to rack it as many as four times. Making sure that you rack in a timely fashion will ensure the wine is properly clarified as well as prevent off-flavors. [Read More…]

What if you drop a glass of red wine on your tile floor?

Imagine that you are hosting a party for some of your best friends. The atmosphere is [Read More…]

Certain wines can certainly benefit from the addition of oaking with chips. Just a few of these wines include Chardonnays, Cabernets, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Merlots, Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy, Pinot Blanc, and Fume Blanc. [Read More…]

Making wine at home is a fun hobby, & if you have given some thought to the idea, but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer! [Read More…]

What is Wine Collecting?

Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby – especially when you try to [Read More…]

ExploreLompoc has recently come out with a very cool interactive map. In Midtown Lompoc, just a few blocks from the Wine Ghetto. [Read More…]

Storage is key after your wine has been bottled you will need to take careful steps to ensure that careful temperatures are maintained in order for the wine to remain stable. In most cases, it is best to store your wine in [Read More…]

There are a few definitions of wine enthusiasts, & most would consider you a wine enthusiast if you go to lots of wine tasting events such as the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival and World of Pinot. There are many more events in wine regions all over the world. At these events, wine enthusiasts can go to taste the new [Read More…]

Our easy guide to choosing the right wine will make your life so much easier when the decision time comes.

Wine is a perfect way to enjoy your favorite dinner. It makes the dinner even more enjoyable. The taste and the experience one enjoys via [Read More…]

There is no better way to get to experience a variety of wine than going to a wine tasting. It’s a unique opportunity to taste wines, have an expert guide you through the tasting, give them points according to your own tastes. By the end of the evening, have a great idea of the type of wine that is your favorite. [Read More…]

If you have given some thought to the idea of making home wine, but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer. [Read More…]

There are many red wine benefits & is generally good for you, but it is important to know the specifics of these benefits because you can then [Read More…]

If you are visiting Spain, be sure to try the sangria recipe at your favorite restaurant or bar. This is a traditional Spanish drink and you will find it served in most bars and restaurants. Recipes vary from [Read More…]

Are you looking for the perfect vacation destination?

Whether you are planning a day trip or a weeklong trip, Lompoc is the place to be.

Five reasons why you should visit Lompoc, California!

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Last year Christmas came early for me when my fiance gave me my presents early. As I sat opening my many attractively wrapped packages, the one that excited and intrigued me was an attractive [Read More…]

First, it needs to be established that, yes, there are calories in wine. Indeed, almost anything you eat or drink contains calories unless it is made of almost entirely of water or chemicals. However, calories should be considered fuel for the body and a body will not function well without an adequate supply of [Read More…]

Aging wine allows many of the components of the wine to mellow out over time, and bring a harmonious balance to the flavor.

Wine is a complex substance. Open a bottle of it now, and it may taste fine. Open a bottle of the same wine several years from now, and the wine becomes something else entirely. Rough edges in the flavor will have smoothed out and the overall flavor of the wine will be more balanced and mellow. [Read More…]

How about teaming up your favorite meal with the best of wine this weekend? It sounds like a great idea but you might overindulge, and, well, you may not mind this but what about the wine hangover you have to face, the other morning. How about spending your entire Sunday afternoon sitting inside the bathroom, with one hand on your forehead and the other on your stomach? Scary isn’t it? [Read More…]