Sunday, January 30, 2005
Wine 101
I found the folowing in one of my many cookbooks.
Red wine should always be served in a glass that is more rounded and has a large bowl this allows all the flavors to POP. Giving you that real taste.
When pouring wine fill the glass no more than two-thirds full.
- RedWine: is made from black grapes that are fermented with the skins and pips. Styles range from light and refreshing to sweet and fortified.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: is full flavored and intense.
- Pinot Noir: is silky and mellow
- Shiraz: is deep,rich and full bodied typically a dessert wine
- The following reds are served at a very cool room temperature and allowed to warm in the glass.
- Rosè: is produced from the black grapes.
- Blush: the skins of the black grapes are left to mascerate; the result is a pinkish blue with a coppery hue.
- Zifandel: is the most common.
- White: can be made from white or black grapes. White wines vary from bone dry to golden sweet. This wine is served chilled.
- Sauvignon Blanc: is a tangy zesty wine.
- A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion produce a rich, nutty flavor
- Sparkling: a yeast and sugar solution is added to dry table wine-The wine is sealed for a second fermentation.
- Champagne: is the perfect example.
Red wine should always be served in a glass that is more rounded and has a large bowl this allows all the flavors to POP. Giving you that real taste.
When pouring wine fill the glass no more than two-thirds full.
