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Being asked to describe a wine can be a daunting task, but it doesn't need to be. Keeping a few ideas in your back pocket can help you out of any jam.

Mike takes a closer look at what needs to be done to get wine ready for the market with one of Napa's newest wineries, Crosby Roamann.

Bringing wine to a restaurant is a great way to save money while at the same time making sure you get something you like. But how do you keep a bottle cold during the car ride?

Mike visits Christopher Vandendriessche, winemaker for White Rock Vineyards in Napa, to get his take on the 'screw cap vs. cork' debate.

The day of bottling has arrived. The final steps before actually getting to drink this stuff and see if it's all been a waste of time and money.

This red garbage actually starts to taste like wine in part 4 of the Home Wine Making series.

Part 3 of Mike Supple making Cabernet Sauvignon with a home winemaking kit. Step-by-step process from inhaling dangerous gasses to micro-waving cups of wine.

What does it mean when somebody says their wine is "corked"? Aren't most wines bottled with corks?

Part 2 of Mike attempting to make Cabernet Sauvignon with a home winemaking kit. Step-by-step process from the sterilizing of the equipment to the pitching of the yeast.

Rose wine is really popular all over the world. How does it fit in the world of wine? What makes it different from white and red wine? Should you be drinking it now?

Visiting wineries is a great way to learn more about wine and taste new things. Some wineries charge you money and others don't. We think you're better off when they do charge you a little.

Making your own booze at home is legal and doesn't have to be restricted to beer. Over the next couple of months Mike Supple will attempt to make his own Cabernet Sauvignon. Follow the process to join in the triumph or laugh at his failure!

One of the biggest drawbacks to using a decanter is actually getting it dry after cleaning it. This simple tip isn't rocket science, but it definitely speeds up the process.

More sparkling wine is consumed during the winter holiday season than any other time of year. But what makes Champagne so special (and so expensive)?

First Blush is a juice and tea company making drinks from classic wine grapes. Good juice grapes (Concord) makes bad wine - do great wine grapes make good juice? And what's an antioxidant?

You're thirsty and all you have is warm wine. Fortunately you don't have to wait hours for a cool, crisp and refreshing glass.

The holiday season is filled with fun parties, but when it's your turn to host, how much wine should you buy? It's actually pretty simple, and we'll walk you through it.

Screw caps should make wine a lot more convenient to drink, but anyone who has ever struggled to open one knows that's not always the case. Fortunately there's a simple way to make it easier on you.

The founder of Karma says this sparkling wine is about 'enjoying life, living in the moment and just having fun.' Does Karma live up to expectations?

Cristal Champagne is very famous and very expensive. Does it deserve this fame and price tag, or is it just another pretty face? Mike Supple travels to Champagne, France to visit the cellars of Louis Roederer (makers of Cristal) and get the full story.

Sick of wasting money on overpriced hotel wine? Hate risking your own bottles in checked luggage? Next time you visit Cancun, look no further than Costco!

Fun times in the winery when hoses break looses and wine goes everywhere!

Think corks are bad for the environment? Think again. Screw caps may actually hurt the environment and the global economy. Get the full story about corks and wine from Willamette Valley Vineyards.

Mike visits Sam Tannahill from Rex Hill and A to Z Wineworks in Willamette Valley for an in depth look at some of the best values in wine coming out of Oregon. If you haven't tried Oregon wines, you're missing out!

Dana Brunetti, President of Trigger Street Productions and founder of TriggerStreet.com, shares a look inside his Los Angeles home and wine closet.

Cartoon bears discuss the finer things in life while Mike is out of the studio touring wine country in Oregon.

Bubble Lounge featured artist the Careless Hearts played a gig with legendary guitarist James Williamson and Stooges sax player Steve Mackay. James' first time on stage in 35 years. Amazing show.

You enter a bar and find that it has no worthwhile beer, and their wine list consists of red or white. Out of luck? No: the Spanish Calimocho is your odd yet tasty solution.

Sometimes more money means a better bottle of wine, and sometimes it does not. Mike Supple tastes an expensive and well known wine against an unknown bargain bottle. Is the name worth the extra cash or is the producer just out to fleece its customers?

David Powell, wine maker at Torbreck, discusses the differences between Syrah and Shiraz. He also puts his somewhat expensive (yet well-made) wines in perspective with the rest of the fine wine world.

Whether drinking for fun or for work, tasting too many wines in one day can take a toll on your mouth. Mike Supple checks out a new product that is designed to solve the problem of palate fatigue.

Visiting wineries should be about finding new, delicious wines and learning more about the wine making process. If a winery acts too cool to give you the time of day then don't waste your time or money.

Texas: land of oil, cattle, football and beer. Where men are men...and they also drink wine? Television seems to imply that a lot of wine is consumed in Texas, so Mike Supple takes a closer look.

Wine critics play a crucial role in helping consumers wade through the billions of gallons of booze on the market. Sometimes critics get it wrong, and this serve as a good reminder that wine is a drink: your own tastes matter.

Robert Beynat, the chief executive of Vinexpo, recently stated that the internet "is not a circuit for wine sales, the internet will always be marginal, and it will stay that way." How can one man be so wrong?

Southwest airlines has issued a press release discussing their newest changes and additions to their in-flight drinks list. Did they make a wise choice in regards to their wine choices?

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair Nintendo DS game "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars" with the 2007 Arrogant Frog Wild Lily Pad Red wine. Some lazy sipping with point and click adventure fun.

Whether you're with your family or hanging out with friends who refuse to grow up, Disneyland is sure to provide a fun-filled day. However, despite their commitment to celebration and their fairly extensive selection of wines by the glass, when it comes to good sparkling wine they are woefully inadequate.

A missing corkscrew is not an excuse for going without wine. Getting into your bottle without a corkscrew is not too daunting of a task. With a few items from around the house (and a little muscle) you'll be quaffing in no time.

Confused about what wine to buy, how much to buy and how to serve it during your barbecues this summer? Mike Supple tackles those issues so you can feel confident about your decisions and just relax with all your guests.

The Zork claims to be more environmentally friendly while at the same time improving the shelf life of your open bottles of sparkling wine. We needed a closer look.

Baseball games are for beer and hot dogs. But what if you want some wine? Are you out of luck? We take you to a game to find out.

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to talk wine and video games. Episode 4 throws you into the heart of bioterror-stricken Africa thanks to the Umbrella Corporation in "Resident Evil 5" on Xbox 360. Join us as we wander past piles of burning tires and can't help but make comparisons to the wine...

All pretension aside, stems on wine glasses do serve a purpose whether TV and movie actors want to believe it or not.

Critics that just give a score to a wine and don't bother to write a review are wasting everyone's time. Save yourself the agony of following these people and instead listen to those who want to work with you.

Music Video: Eminem and Dr. Dre had been absent from the rap scene for too long. When "Crack a Bottle" was first leaked online we immediately knew it had to be about drinking some good wine. After hearing the song, we (and most fans it seems) were less than impressed and set about correcting it.

Hi-def Video: Corks influence the color, aroma and flavor of any liquid they touch. Mike shows you how this affects your wine and makes a bid for screw caps.

Hi-def Video: Mike Supple explores the often dizzying world of retail wine buying while providing hints and tips about how to choose the right wine for you, as well as which wines to avoid. (i.e. Feel confident picking a wine without calling a friend from the shop.)

Hi-def Video: Mike Supple fields a question on how to salvage a bottle of wine when broken glass is involved.

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair great wines and video games. In this third episode we bring you the 2007 Wine Cube Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz and Wii Fun! Fun! Minigolf: some easy drinking party wine to make a group gaming session more fun (fun).

Mike Supple teams up with professional video game critic Chris Watters to pair great wines and video games. In this second episode we bring you 2006 Heron Chardonnay and PlayStation 3's Flower: a more tranquil and relaxed combo cannot be found!