Classic Wines

When a veteran wine taster goes to a wine fair, there are things to be expected.  Multiple booths of wine from all over the country, new wine accessories that make $10 bottles taste like $25 bottles and wine distributors who can tell you all about... read more

Why are we talking about auctions again?  Pretty simple.  While we went over some of the basics, I threw out the blanket statement that you will generally NOT make a profit off of any wines you buy at auction unless you can find a guy who is ... read more

Disclaimer: Please note this articles validity may vary, depending on your local state laws and restrictions and is not meant to be legal advice. Please consult your state's liquor control board first before shipping wine.As painful as it may be to par... read more

At Classic Wines, we pride ourselves in our advertising for merchants who can provide our visitors with quality products. We allow retailers to have Classic Wines review their online store and how they treat their customers. One of these retailers is w... read more

This wine, made from 80% Sangiovese Grosso and 20% Aglianico, is not for the faint of heart. The nose is a rich combination of cloves, blackberry , orange peel, and a bit of smoked bacon. In the mouth, however, much of the fruit and spice disappears, l... read more

The technical aspect of ordering wine online is the same as any other web based store. They require strict adherence to privacy and data encryption. With an assortment of stores to purchase from, who can you trust to handle your order? In this chapter ... read more

Italy produces as wide a variety of wines, both red and white, as any country in the world. The north-south expanse of the boot is such that any number of grape varieties can grow successfully in Italy, and with improvements in wine-making technology a... read more

Most consumers are familiar with the occassional stock-out, rain check or discontinued item. The wine industry throws another term into the mix to be aware of when ordering online - a vintage wine. Some wines are bottled with a blend from different yea... read more

Looking to return that classic wine you purchased online recently? Did it arrive damaged or was it the wrong vintage? No need to worry, in our wine consumer education guide, we have addressed this issue.Buying Wine Online - Wine Couriers and Item Retur... read more

In our continuing effort to provide online wine consumer education, included in this segment is a break down of different wine shipping state classifications. We also have included wine delivery tips to ensure your bottle arrives as if it came right fr... read more

Most people, especially at the beginning of their exploration of wine, find themselves in a tasting rut. After all, there's a lot of very good, and very inexpensive, wine out there. So a lot of people just find one or two favorite types of wine and kee... read more

Have you ever wondered why direct wine shipping to your door is even an issue? Individual states monitor and regulate their wine shipments and through our wine buying guide you will be able to learn more about this history of wine regulations and the f... read more