Wine

Wine dates back many, many centuries and is a complex and historic drink. Wine comes in many different forms and every different type of wine has its own flavor, color and texture. Learn all about the complexity of wine on HowStuffWorks.

Featured Article |  How many calories are in wine?

While some scientific research indicates that drinking wine has a healthy benefit, that doesn't mean you have a free pass to indulge -- especially if you're dieting. The calories in beverages containing alcohol can really add up, wine included. See more »

Can I eat anything I want as long as I drink red wine?

Can I eat anything I want as long as I drink red wine?

A study published recently in the online version of the journal Nature has been called the "Holy Grail of aging research." Find out if obese humans should switch from white wine to red wine."

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Champagne Wine Region Quiz

Champagne Wine Region Quiz

Champagne is one of the most heavily praised wine regions on Earth. How knowledgeable are you on the Champagne Wine Region? Take this quiz and find out!

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Food and Wine Quiz Feature

Food and Wine Quiz Feature

HowStuffWorks' Food and Wine Quizzes test your knowledge and know-how on food and wine. Take a variety of food and wine quizzes on this page.

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Friuli-Venezia Wine Region Quiz

Friuli-Venezia Wine Region Quiz

The Friuli-Venezia Wine Region is located in Italy. How knowledgeable are you on the Friuli-Venezia Wine Region? Take this quiz and find out!

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How Australian Wines Work

How Australian Wines Work

Although the Basilicata wine region is one of Italy's smallest -- it devotes barely more than 1 percent of its land to wine production -- it is known for turning out one of Italy's most well known and celebrated red wines, the Anglianico del Vulture.

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How can you make a wine glass sing?

How can you make a wine glass sing?

Read this article to find out just how can you make a wine glass sing with video instructions and more.

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How French Wines Work

How French Wines Work

Your date tells you he's in the mood for a French wine. You nod enthusiastically, but really you don't know a thing about wine, French or otherwise. What sets this region's wine apart?

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How Italian Wines Work

How Italian Wines Work

Italy is one of the world's foremost names in wine production, in constant competition with powerhouse France for the title of world's top producer. Hand in hand with their large-scale production, Italy is a dominating force in exporting.

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How many calories are in wine?

How many calories are in wine?

While some scientific research indicates that drinking wine has a healthy benefit, that doesn't mean you have a free pass to indulge -- especially if you're dieting. The calories in beverages containing alcohol can really add up, wine included.

See more »
How Napa Valley Works

How Napa Valley Works

Napa Valley is arguably the nation's premier winemaking region. Located off the Pacific Coast in north central California, Napa County's vineyards produce more fine wines, in more varieties, than anywhere else in North America does.

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