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	Peter F May BellaOnline's Wine Editor

Apothic Red Blend
Why are we fixated on single varietal wines, ponders Peter F May and he samples Apothic Red, a new California blend.

Are You a Wine Snob?
Why do people buy a successful business and then try to change it? It was successful for a reason and the new people will try unproven methods because it is easier for them and not for the customer. I wonder why sales are down?

Bella Wine - Quarterly Editorial Review
It's been three months since I started as the Bella Online Wine Guy. I thought it might be a good idea to do a short review of the Bella Online Wine Web, where it was when I started and where we are going.

Can you tell Cheap Wine from Expensive?
A recent experiment has led researchers to claim that people cannot tell the difference between expensive and cheap wines, but it is not so easy, says Peter F May

Choosing a Corkscrew
When choosing a corkscrew the screw is the most important component. Peter F May compares them

Editoral Announcements
Announcements about changes the Wine Editor is making to wine reviews and also, a link to the Dennis Martin, Fetzer Wine Maker, Interview that was done last month. Oh - did you notcie that I changed my picture up above?

Fake Wines
It is not common but wines at all price levels have been faked. Peter F May considers some recent cases.

Jim Fortune Article Index by Date
A list of all articles that have been written since January 11th, 2008. If there is an article that you would like to see written in the future, why not submit your request in a comment to the editor?

Mix Your Own Wine
It is now fashionable to mix your wines at dinner parties. And why not? It's what winemakers do, says Peter F May.

Old Wine - How much is that bottle worth?
How much is an bottle of old wine worth? Peter F May explains what factors affect an old bottle's worth.

One Minute Readership Poll
A quick readership poll to see if we are on track or need to make changes.

Recession Wine List
Imagine my surprise a couple of weeks ago, when on the nightly national news, the newscaster tells his audience that the government issued a news release that said we are in a recession. Without further ado, here is my Recession Wine List!

Storing Wine at Home
You don't need to worry about storing wine at home. Peter F May answers your question on the subject.

Tackling a Football Wine
For years Peter F May has advised that cheap supermarket wines are not worth keeping. Then TV proved him wrong.

Top 10 Reasons Why Wine is Your Best Friend!
Have you ever had one of "those" weeks? You know who King Midas was, correct? Everything he touched turned to gold. That is where they get the expression, "She (or he's) got the touch!" Since I had one of "those" weeks, can you imagine what happened when I touched something?

Valuing Old Wine
How do you find the value of an old wine? Peter F May gives some tips.

Vineyards Sweet Surprise
An old book alerts Peter F May to a caring French tradition and then he speaks to modern winemakers and finds it seems the French were not alone.

Wine De-Mystified - Course Review
Master Sommelier Keith Goldston has a new online course 'Wine De-mystified: A Practical Guide'. Peter F May enrols to see if he can tell Claret from Bordeaux. There is a 40% discount on the cost of the course for readers of this article.

Wine Newsletter
Enjoy articles and reviews about one of our favorite things...Wine!

Wine Sustainability World First for South Africa
Look out for a new sticker appearing on South African wines that certify the wine has been grown and made sustainably, says Peter F May

Writing About Wine
There is a lot of misinformation about wine on the web so how do you know who to trust? Peter F May explains why he thinks he is qualified for the position of BellaOnline’s Wine Editor

YellowTail and Social Media
Yellow Tail's new wine used social media to choose its name and for marketing. But what's in it for us?