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New Articles for August 17, 2007

How to Order Wine at Restaurants

Your friends at a nice restaurant have given you the job of ordering the wine. Have no fear! By knowing some basic wine terminology, and using common sense, you'll make out like a champ.

5 Secrets to Ordering a Great Bottle of Wine Everytime!

Learning about wine should be simple, without attitude and above all else, lot of fun! Here are 5 secrets to ordering a great bottle of wine every time!

Take Control of the Wine List

Do you ever just feel completely overwhelmed when you're handed the wine list: especially for an important or special occasion? Most wine lists are written assuming the reader has a great knowledge of wine and geography and this can be very intimidating. But the good news is that understanding the three main ways wine lists are organized is the first step in helping you choose the perfect bottle of wine.

Perfect Wines for the Summer

Summertime, with its sweltering heat and heavy air, does something to a wine drinker's palate. Heavy, red wines tend to make us warm. Take a tour with us and review some of the livelier summer wines.

Great White Wines for Summer Defined

Summer is a great time for white wine. There are many different types of white wine for every occasion. Here are some of our favorites!

Art of the Drink: Yakety Yak

Art of the Drink returns for its second year with a grown-up version of the classic New York egg cream!

Wine Library TV, Episode 67: Gary Tastes Four of His Favorite Wines

Today Gary tastes and reviews four of his favorite wines. See how they fare and if they get the Vaynernod or Vaynerchucked. Gary answers more viewer comment too!

Wine Library TV, Episode 68: Switzerland/Swiss Wine Tasting

Gary tastes a very special white wine from Switzerland. Gary also asks for your help at the end. Watch as Vaynerchuk also tackels many of your burning wine questions.

Wine Library TV, Episode 69: This is the big one!

Watch today as Gary discusses the effects of aging on wine. Gary tastes and then reevaluates over fifteen wines to see's how they held up to the effects of time. This is the mother of all episodes!


World's Top Ten Vintages

Wines are produced by allowing grapes to ferment. Vintage wines are prime quality wines that have a particular flavor owing to the process of making mother using grapes that were all grown in a particular year. Over the years this term has come to denote wine that is old and very valuable for its unique taste. You need to choose the right vintage for celebrating an important occasion to bring out the nature of the celebration. How do you choose vintage? You can choose them based on the brand names as wines from certain wine houses are of a finer quality than others and you can choose them according to the years of making. The older the wine is the better the taste and quality.

Light, Bright and Sparkling: How to Choose Your Next Bottle of Wine

With all the different brands, styles, and flavors, it's tough to know how to pick your next bottle of wine. Let this guide walk you through the process and give you great tips on how to choose your next bottle.

How to Pour the Perfect Glass of Wine

Would you like to pour the perfect glass of wine? Impress your friends and family with this easy to follow guide and you to can pour like a pro!

Five Simple Ways to Choose Wines

Wine is used as an accompaniment to food on several occasions. How do you choose the right type of wine? Here are some tips on this. Choosing wine really depends on the type of food that you are going to have. Another thing about wine is that when you take a particular type of wine or a wine from a particular region, the food of the people in that region goes with the wine from that region. So this is another point to keep in mind when selecting wine.

Wine Library TV, Episode 64: New York State Wines and a Tour

Today Gary Vaynerchuk not only tours the wines of New York State but takes a little tour of his own. Please leave Gary comments he adores them.

Wine Library TV, Episode 65: Barolo and Brunello Wine Tasting of Italy

Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through the Tuscany and Piedmont today when he tries 2 Barolo wines and 2 Brunello wines. Sit back and enjoy another great episode of WLTV.

Wine Library TV, Episode 66: A Wine Library Viewers Show and 2 California Wines

Today Gary Vaynerchuk goes through questions and wines that have been asked of him. Gary tours through the vineyards of California and speaks on many different wine topics. Sit back and enjoy and let Gary know what you think by adding some comments!


Recipes for Making Your Own Homebrew Beer

Homemade or home-brewed beer can be a rewarding experience with the right tools and the right recipe. A search of the Internet will bring up everything from recipes for Moose Milk Stout to Lawnmower Special. Here is a collection of homebrew beers from around the world.

Homemade Beer: Get Started With This Simple Guide

Get Started With This Simple Guide.

Beer Brewing 101: How To Make Cheap (But Great Tasting) Beer

If you enjoy drinking beer, but don't enjoy the high prices of going to a bar or restaurant for a decent brew, you can brew your own beer in your kitchen. If you are tired of paying a lot of money for beer that you think tastes like cat piss, you should consider brewing it yourself.

Art of the Drink: St. Patrick's Day Irish Coffee

Anthony delves into the art and science of making the perfect Irish Coffee!

Art of the Drink: Bourbon Tasting Class

Join Anthony in a Bourbon Tasting Class hosted by Master Distiller David Pickerell!

Art of the Drink: Espresso Martini

Anthony visits Bean Traders in search of the perfect espresso and transforms it into a martini.

Art of the Drink: Easter Ascension

Anthony brings back Melissa for an original Easter cocktail!

Art of the Drink: Classic Caipirinha

As the weather warms up, Anthony and Melissa show you the secrets behind Brazil's national drink, the Caipirinha.

Art of the Drink: The Samuels

Anthony and Melissa wrap up AOTD's first year with an original cocktail honoring the First Family of Bourbon.

Wine Library TV, Episode 61: Restaurant wines and funny sounds

Today Gary explores 4 wines that are often found on Restaurant lists and you get a look at some of the behind the scenes things going on at Wine Library. Gary tastes Cakebread, Far Niente, Stag's Leap and Duckhorn. Enjoy and please leave Gary comments!

Wine Library TV, Episode 62: 3 Highly rated Reds

With his apartment move completed Gary returns today with a new episode of WLTV. Today Gary tastes and reviews three red wines. See how these three highly rated wines stack up. Also Gary has a new question for our viewers today.

Wine Library TV, Episode 63: California Red Zinfandel

Today Gary Vaynerchuk attacks California Red Zinfandel, their Alcohol's, flavors and finishes. Gary V loves Zinfandel so it will be fun to see what he thinks of these 4 wines. Please join in and leave a comment.


Become a Private Bartender

Are you a bartender and are you sick of getting bad shifts at your job? Do you want to control your work schedule and get paid top dollar for your bartending skills? You can become a private bartender with the tips I am about to give you. Even if you are not a bartender you can get the training you need and become a private bartender.

Bartending for Dummy: 5 Keys to Success Behind a Bar

Have you always wondered how it would be to make an extra few hundred dollars behind a bar each week? I have spent the last 5 years living as a bartender as I attend and finish college, and I must say it is going to be hard to give up the money. I am here to help you get behind a bar and make a generous CASH salary like I have, and may continue to do.

The Complete Bartender: How to Become a Better Bartender

The complete bartender has specific qualities that his or her customers benefit from. I am sorry to say, but not a single one of these qualities includes anything physical. Yes, it is nice to have a decent looking person serving you from behind the bar, but that is not the most important thing and most customers will gladly trade in a hot bartender for one that will take care of them the right way.

Art of the Drink: Maker's Mark Distillery Tour

Anthony takes you on a guided tour and shows you how Bourbon is made by the masters!

Art of the Drink: Season 2 Outtakes

A compilation of the funniest moments from our second season (so far)!

Wine Library TV, Episode 58: I'm Not Pissed

Today Gary takes Wine Library TV to the next level, creating a forum for honest discussion about wines. Gary loves sharing his passion for wine with you and now he needs your help. Gary needs input from you the viewer proving that Wine Library TV is not a one-way street. Oh yes, he also reviews a hot Pinot Noir from New Zealand and lets you know who it stacks up against traditional Burgandy. Follow Gary into this brave new world.

Wine Library TV, Episode 59: Argentine Malbecs

In today's episode Gary tastes and reviews four Malbecs from Argentina. Gary also responds to the overwhelming response from our viewers. Keep those comments and the emails coming!

Wine Library TV, Episode 60: 90 point wines 2 reds 2 whites

Today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 4 different wines all scored 90 points or higher. This is a great episode and one that we think will drive a lot of comments. Enjoy the Chardonnay's and Barolo.


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Updated: August 17, 2007