Wine, truly a gastronomical goodie when savored by sophisticated senses, let’s stop for a moment to appreciate a good bottle of wine.
Ponder this, why is it that one bottle of Merlot will cost $5.99 (cheap table wine) and another $65.00 (first growth), or why is it that cheap ones gives you such a terrible headache the next morning! Just remember their is not much difference between wine and vinegar.

Here’s a quote I found, now this is how one should really get into a good bottle of wine.
Hermippus (an Old Greek poet) once wrote:

"But there is a wine which they call "the mellow," and from the mouth of its jar as it is opened, there comes a fragrance of violets, a fragrance of roses, a fragrance of hyacinth. A divine perfume pervades the high-roofed house, ambrosia and nectar in one."  As the last drops of the Margaux were being sipped, a guest savouring preciously every fragrance, said with unaffected humility: "When I drink wines such as these, I ask myself what merit I have acquired that I should be allowed to experience such beauty."

Well that’s deep, maybe a tad dramatic, however isn't it enriching to know that when you buy coffee, you can tell the difference between the Bold variety from Ethiopia and the Mild varieties out of the Yucatan Peninsula?
Here are a 5 step quick guide to tasting wine, remember serve White Wine chilled (around 45 Degrees) and Reds, pop the cork and allow it to “breath” at room temperature:

Look at the wine especially around the edges, look to see if the color changes throughout the body of the wine, it shouldn’t. Hold the glass against a white surface you're looking for “true color” and clarity, there might be sediments at the bottom - perfectly Ok.
Swirl the wine in your glass, allow it to ride up and down on the sides of the glass. note the viscosity, a viscous wine is said to have ‘legs’ meaning it is likely to be more alcoholic.
Sniff the wine. be poetic describe the various minute scents, can you compare them to anything or for that matter anywhere you have experienced?
Sip, but do not swallow yet. Roll the wine around in your mouth exposing it to all of your taste buds. Pay attention to the texture and body. Then aspirate through the wine, that just a fancy way of saying; purse your lips and suck air through your mouth and up into your nose. By doing this you're looking for the full aromas within the wine and others that may have been liberated when the wine interacted with the saliva in your mouth.
Note the after taste when you swallow, how long did the finish last? Do you truly like the taste? Make a mental note, pay attention to the label especially the fine print and make it a favorite.

Baba Roots, Front End Lifter, Chainy Root, Search-Mi-Heart, Dandelion, Bloodwiss, Sarsapilla, Irish Moss, Strong Back, Guinness & Sour Sop...… the names are exotic, but the purpose they were intended for is erotic!
Speak to any Jamaican, 25 years and older for 5 minutes, and your entire medical history will be diagnosed, and in addition they will make strong recommendations to which “bush medication” to take to correct any bedroom problems you might be experiencing. Forget Cialis & Viagra!

These formulas are aphrodisiacs, sworn to “work” by the natives, if taken at the appropriate time before a “mission”.
Jamaicans have been exporting these indigenous natural remedies to the world; along with the culture that gave us Bob Marley who told us to turn our “ Lights Down Low” and Shabba Ranks’ throbbing “Mr. Lover Man”.

Stella went to get her groove back, now there's a woman who knew what she wanted!
After-all Jamaica is the premier honeymoon destination of choice for many a Tourist from North America , Europe and Asia.
“One love” has become Jamaica’s slogan – in more ways than one!

Even the food is spicy and exciting to the taste buds. It seems there is a vibe in Jamaica that works to stimulate your bodies, minds and souls. What can I say, the truth is in the tasting so be it a perpetual romance, a one night stand or a passion for adventure, something special awaits you on the island for Lovers.
Go to Jamaica and feel alright!

Elton Brown - Montego Bay, Jamaica.

It's not exactly late-breaking news that the scorching heat between a couple starts to cool down when the newness wears off. That's because the rush is the result of the exciting getting- to-know-each-other process.
"Uncertainty is the very thing that fuels the initial interest and strong desire," says licensed marriage and family therapist Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity. "The paradox is that long-term couples tend to give in to being predictable, which causes the relationship to become stale."
Losing some steam doesn't necessarily signal the end of your twosome. But just because you're not on the edge of breaking up doesn't mean your romance can't use a booster shot. Since Cosmo firmly believes that the fun and frisky times should never have to end, we got relationship experts to divulge their amazing recharge-your-connection tips. Why not start putting them to use tonight?

Create Erotic Anticipation
The days of not knowing when — or if — you'll sleep together are long gone...and so is that libido-lifting sense of wonder. Well, you can't go back in time, but you can reignite that excitement. Plan a really hot evening for both of you, but don't let him in on the details. Just purchase a Destinative "Spa @ Home" Package as an evening starter. Build the anticipation by teasing him with hints of what's to come. Let his imagination work overtime.

Venture Into Unfamiliar Territory
Are their events or fantasies on both your minds that you have not shared? It doesn't have to be taboo nor anything death defying; just step a little outside your comfort zone by, say, play police and thief, where you purchase fake uniforms and other paraphernalia for each other, or something more innocent such as treat her like a fashion model and pretend that you are just trying to get the first date. ROLE PLAY that stretches out for days!
You'll be creating great memories together that will become a shared reference point for future reconnecting.

Take The Long Road To Bed
Once you figure out each other's hot spots and the best way to get the other off, you always tend to take the same (and quickest) route to intimacy, why waste time right? Wrong! if you want to rev up your lust life, get off the expressway and explore different, more indirect paths. Take it slow, and experiment with different techniques and positions to reawaken sexual curiosity and excitement.
When was the last time you got intimate in the living room fully clothed? or do some heavy flirting while dining at a restaurant? Let's add a little spice to your life.

We've all been there. The two of you are lying in bed one night and she nuzzles up against you and gives you those eyes that are saying, "tell me something sweet". If you're like most guys, the first thing that comes to mind is "I wonder where I put the remote". But it's your girlfriend and you know you're supposed to be able to come up with something better than that. If you are stuck for ideas try these on for size:

Tell her-No Write a letter about her beauty
YEP you're so create! the old standard is indeed a good one. Whenever in doubt it is always a good idea to drop the "b" word. Beautiful is an adjective that never goes out of style in the girlfriend world. Even throw a baby in there, as in, "Baby you are so beautiful". The response you are looking for is "Awwww!", but when you put it all in a hand written letter, BOOYAH!

Tell her that she's your favorite person in the world
Girlfriends are always in subconscious competition with your best friend, the guys at the office and your cousin who always shows up around Thanksgiving. Let her know that she's at the top of a very long list and you can be sure she'll remember that the next time the game is on and she's watching Grey's Anatomy.

Use "I couldn't ask for a better..."
This is a phrase that goes hand in hand with point number two. This is your way of saying, "even if God put Adriana Lima in the hot tub, I'd rather be here with you.

Tell her you'd rather be there with her.
As stated previously, it is always a good idea to let your girlfriend know that she is more important than going out with the guys for a beer or watching basketball. Well, maybe not basketball come on boys don't over do it now.

After a long day at work, I came home to a warm romantic bubble bath, filled with rose petals, surrounded by candles, and topped off with a glass of white wine...every girls dream.
All the while, my then boyfriend, was cooking up a romantic meal, and adoringly running back and forth between the kitchen and the bathroom to keep an eye on dinner and also tell me how much and why he loved me so much.
When I was done with my bath, lo and behold he met me with a warm towel prepared for me in the dryer! By then I was on cloud 9, but it got better.
As I strolled into the our small apartment kitchen for dinner, to my surprise, he used my make-up mirror as a pedestal for the most beautiful, brilliantly shimming ring. My heart dropped and my legs almost gave way under me. He walked over to me, and led me by the hand to the kitchen counter where, on bended knee, he proposed to me.

We recently celebrated 4 years of a beautiful marriage.

Dani - Lake Mary, FL.