If that is remotely the question, then chances are you’ve already decided you’re thirsty. You’re just a little unsure about choice of quenching venue. And that’s where Portland, Oregon’s array of abundant imbibing options can concoct a double-shot of confusion. But just a little information and a few recommendations will have your bottom down in the perfect place to bottoms up.

Of course, as if the act of drinking alcohol Continue reading →

The “average Joe” who occasionally has some wine with dinner or on a special occasion probably doesn’t need a wine cellar. But the true wine enthusiast, as well as owners of restaurants and retailers of fine vintage wines, would be hard pressed to conduct good business without wine cellars.

Now, you may not have a basement that you can convert into a wine cellar, but you don’t need to worry. A fully functioning wine storage Continue reading →

If you plant on keeping you wines for a number of years, either as an investment or to drink later, the temperature of your cellar is crucial. The ideal temperature is about 55F or 13C. A temperature a little above or below is fine however ideally you want to keep the temperature at a constant level; it should vary too much from day to day. In terms of humidity, you aim is 70%. Some basements natural provide the best storage conditions for your wine however if this is not the case with yours Continue reading →

There is great news for wine online fans all over the world. Red wine has been credited with a number of miraculous health effects throughout history and now scientists have tied down some of the verifiable benefits of drinking it.

Firstly, red wine produces polyphenols which protects against heart disease and clogged arteries. Then scientists in Spain studied wine and decided that drinking wine, especially red Continue reading →