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  1. Wine pairing: Pizza - Works well with many wines. Sangiovese, Chianti, Cabernet
  2. Did you know that the a Champagne Cork can shoot as far as 100 feet? Now THAT can put an eye out!
  3. Neat fact: The pressure per square inch(PSI) in an average bottle of Champagne is 90.
  4. Something to ponder: If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi?
  5. Liquid diet anyone? Approximately 85 calories are in a four ounce glass of red wine
  6. Wine cures cancer? Research shows grape skins target cancer cell's energy source from within.
  7. Wine Fact: A wine barrel is traditionally referred to as a keg when empty and cask when full.
  8. Before thermometers were invented, brewers would dip a thumb into the liquid to determine the ideal temp, hence "rule of thumb"
  9. Did you know the TITANIC holds the oldest wine cellar in the world & despite the depth & wreckage, the bottles are still intact.
  10. Wine term: Capsule~ the metal or plastic casing that covers the lip & cork of a wine bottle.
  11. Did you know approximately 85 calories are in a four ounce glass of red wine?
  12. Vintner: A word for winemaker but can also be used for someone who sells wine...or the Hey, I'm ready check out " guy.!"
  13. Did you know that the average age of a French oak tree harvested for use in wine barrels is 170 years?
  14. Raise your glass in toast! Today is the Festival of Fufluns, Etruscan God of Wine. I Tweet You Not!
  15. Did you know all Chianti wines refer to the area within the Tuscany region of central Italy. My new blog: http://tiny.cc/foodguy
  16. Wine Tip: Wine warms up in the glass. Serve it slightly cooler than the required temperature. It is easier to warm up than cool.
  17. Celebrate! Attention all Vine lovers...Today is National Wine Day. Cheers
  18. May is Riesling Month in the Finger Lakes. Riesling is the ultimate food wine.
  19. Wine pairing: Pizza ~ Works well with many wines. Sangiovese, Chianti, Cabernet
  20. @WineEnthusiast Have you seen the "The Virtual Corkscrew Museum"? http://tiny.cc/kG6Jt