One of the great things about wine – other than drinking it – is that there’s an
endless array of information on grapes, wine regions, specific wines, etc. And
learning about wine makes drinking it even more enjoyable. We’ve provided
links to some of our favorite wine-focused web sites. So put a glass of your
favorite wine in one hand and grab your mouse with the other. We’d love to
know of your favorite sites as well. Send your suggestions to
editorial@lovethegrape.com
Wine Information & Education Sites
www.intowine.com is a general wine information site. Educating ourselves
about wine and its proper use can only help us to enjoy it to the fullest, and to
make it part of a gracious way of life. On this site you will find how wine is
made, how to enjoy wine, wine regions, wine and health, wine and the Bible,
Storing wine, wine resources and links and a wine calendar of events.
www.wineanswers.com is provided by Wine Market Council, a non-profit
organization representing the U.S. wine trade. It provides quick, helpful
information on wine topics including wine varieties, regions and food affinities.
www.wine-lovers-page.com is a collection of educational information, tasting
notes, vintage charts wine term definitions and discussion groups.
www.westcoastwine.net is a community of wine enthusiasts with an
emphasis on chats, threaded discussions and one-on-one wine advice.
www.wino.net is mostly a collection of links to other websites, but it does have
a large number of articles on wine and health topics and laws related to wine.
Wine and Food Sites
www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com offers recipes and nutrition information about
beef. And is there anything better than a great glass of Cabernet with a big,
juicy steak? Well maybe a Chateneuf du Pape with herb-crusted prime rib.
You get the picture.
www.ilovecheese.com is a great site to learn about all aspects of cheese and
even buy your favorite fromages. With descriptions, recipes and pairing
information, it's an awesome resource for those of you who didn't go to school
in Wisconsin. The site is produced by Dairy Management, Inc. a milk industry
group.
www.rustickitchen.com is a Chicago area cooking school emphasizing
stylish casual entertaining. Janine MacLachlan creates classes and events
that combine food education with enjoyment. The site also includes great
recipes using the best seasonal ingredients.
Magazine Sites
www.decanter.com is the online version of The Decanter, the U.K.’s leading
wine magazine. It includes wine basics, reviews, news, tasting notes and
food features with a decidedly European perspective.
www.foodandwine.com is the online version of the print magazine. It tends to
focus more on food than wine, but it does offer interesting recipes and well-
paired wine selections.
www.winespectator.com is the online version of The Wine Spectator, a
leading consumer focused wine magazine. The free access section includes
tasting notes for thousands of wines plus a selection of articles from the print
magazine. They also have a fun "what am I drinking" puzzle.
Regional Information Sites
www.frenchwinesfood.com is a site maintained by the French government to
promote what else: French wine and food. It provides a good primer on
French wine history, regions, laws and styles.
www.germanwineusa.org is a site maintained by the German wine industry to
promote their wines. This site helps in deciphering the often confusing terms
you see on German labels. There’s also a pretty helpful tool for pairing wines
with food, once you get past its confusing interface.
www.nzwine.com is a very good site complete with winery profiles, maps,
regional information and history. Maintained by New Zealand’s wine trade
group.
www.oregonwine.org promotes the winemaking in Oregon state with winery
profiles, maps, events and statistics.
www.washingtonwine.org promotes the wine industry in Washington state. It
includes good trip planner as well as winery information and production
statistics.
www.wineaustralia.com is a portal to consumer and trade information on
Australian wines including specific wineries and regions.
www.winecountry.com is actually a collection of web sites focused on travel
and tourism in California’s wine producing regions. Find a restaurant, book
lodging or plan an entire trip using these tools.
Wine Research and Statistics Sites
www.wineinstitute.org is a trade association and policy group funded by
California’s wine industry. While they have their own agenda, this site is a
good source for industry statistics and historical information regarding the
California wine industry.
www.fas.usda.gov/htp/horticulture/wine.html provides worldwide grape
production from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Wine Events
www.localwineevents.com is a listing of various wine tastings and events that
is searchable by city.
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