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Wine Tasting Techniques - Do You Do It Right?



Wine Tasting Techniques - Do You Do It Right?


Wine tasting is something of a unique experience. Each person
will experience it in their own way but most don't taste it at
all. Sure, you may experience the taste of something other than
water in your mouth, but until you truly taste wine, you are
probably missing its true benefit to you. Today, there is a
growing demand for wine tasting education. Is this something
that you need? First, learn if you really taste wine the way
that you should be.


Wine has a unique taste. Because it is such a complex taste,
though, most individuals do not take the time necessary to
actually taste it fully. This is a sad mistake because the
true benefit of wine is in its true flavor, this is of course
where having a good Wine Tasting Technique comes in handy!


Each wine that you find on the market is unique in its own way.
The sun beats down on each region that produces wine uniquely,
from a different strength to a different intensity. The soil
in each region is unique, with different minerals, good and bad.
What all of this does is create a unique grape, one that is
only grown in that region of the world. Unlike other foods, the
simplest of differences in the taste of a grape will make a
large difference in the taste of the final product it makes such
as wine.


Because of the process of making wine is so unique in virtually
every region of the world that too contributes to a unique taste.
Still, many individuals find that true wine tasting is not
something that is specific to a region, but something that
should be done everywhere to really experience what wine is.


When you really drink wine so that you can taste it, you can
clearly see the benefits that it can offer to you. You can taste
the complexity of the flavors that have gone into it. You can
taste the different levels of freshness, of sweet and sour and of
each slight difference. In addition, when you taste it properly,
you also smell it properly, which is also another experience
that wine should offer to you.


Take a few minutes to really enjoy the taste and smell of the
wine you have. Select a few types of wines and really learn how
the flavors meld together. Find out how this wine really is
supposed to be tasted. It will completely change the way that
you feel about wine.


If you like what you read here, I have prepared a "Be A Wine
Connoisseur" at

http://www.be-a-wine-connoisseur.com/, go check it
out - it's free and full of lots of great information to take
your knowledge of wine to the next level.

About the Author


Steve Campbell is a Business Consultant how has conducted business throughout the Far East, Europe and the U.S. He has sampled fines wines from around the world in some of the best restaurants on offer in various regions. You can read his eCourse on wine by going to

http://www.be-a-wine-connoisseur.com/,

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Riedel 'O' Sauvignon Blanc/Riesling Stemless Wine Glasses (Set of 2)


The Riedel Stemless O Wine Glasses are the newest revolution in glassware. Casual yet elegant these wine glasses are appropriate for fine wine enjoyment as well as casual sipping. The wine tumblers were shaped to fit into a dishwasher and fine-tuned to enhance the pleasure of your favorite wine varietals. In keeping with the Riedel glassware tradition these wine glasses have become the benchmark for stemless glassware. Made in Germany of lead-free crystal. Gift boxed in sets of 2. 4 1/4'H 13 1/4 oz.


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April 24, 2008 - Wine Manners

Today's Wine Manners Article

Wine-inspired Decorating Styles


Wine can be a great decorating inspiration that a lot of people find attractive. It is most often used as a theme when people are planning the d?cor of a kitchen or dining room. Individuals who chose this idea are in for a treat: most will find that collecting items to enhance their room is a very enjoyable pursuit. Things that they can look for can include anything from artwork featuring wine bottles to grapes and vines positioned for effect around the room.

You will come across many things with which to decorate your wine room. There really is a vast range of wine pictures to consider. The variety of items available is incredible and you will find a lot of inspiration to fine tune your design.

There is indeed a great diversity of original wine artwork to make your choice from. From artistic black and white pictures through to attractive scenes in full color you can find a picture that brings your scheme together.

You should consider basing the entire scheme of your room around one eye-catching and carefully selected piece of art. Your wine room can be designed around a wine picture that you are really keen on and want to show off in your home. It can be a really fun process to use your chosen piece of artwork as the center of your scheme. For instance you can draw inspiration from its colors to select the tones to use in the rest of your room and for the flooring, furniture and furnishings.

The function of the room you pick to decorate with a wine theme does not really have much of an incidence on how you apply this method. There is a great variety of suitable wine-inspired pictures to choose from for all kinds of room and they will help you achieve the look you are after. This process is a very good way to maximize the impact of your design ideas and helps tie in the entire scheme. There are many decorative items, wallpapers and borders that you can use all around your home for this.

You may however struggle to find the perfect piece of art to set off your entire room. If this is the case you should consider creating your very own. Simply paint your own original art on canvas, select an attractive frame and give it pride of place in your wine room.

Andrew Caxton is the author and editor of more home decorating resources published at http://www.home-decorating-reviews.com. Find more publications about decorating styles at his website.



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Riedel Pomerol Wine Decanter


The delicate outline of Riedel's stunning Pomerol Wine Decanter inspires comparison to the timeless pottery of ancient Greece. The prominent spout of the decanter is offset by the cascading handle and the spherical center globe balances gently on the delicately stemmed base. A true work of art. Like all of Riedel's finest glassware and decanters it's entirely hand made of 24% lead crystal. The Riedel Pomerol Wine Decanter will let you serve all your wines as if they were nectar of the Gods. Perfectly designed to fit our small wine decanter glass stopper. Gift boxed. 10 1/4'H 31 3/4 oz. Attention California residents. Proposition 65 WARNING.


Price: 300.00 USD



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2008 - Michigan Wine

Michigan Wine For Your Reading Pleasure

Right Wine Cooler for Your Wine Collection


Wine coolers are the best for the aging solutions of wines. Aside from sustaining the needed light exposure, temperature, and humidity, they are also very essential in the expansion of your wine collection.





There are many wine coolers available on the market. You may consider purchasing a large cooler or a refrigerator if you are into wine collecting. You may even set up a large cooler to ensure more space for your age-worthy wines.

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Coolers come in different sizes. You may find coolers that can hold hundreds of bottles and cases. Manufacturers of coolers always think that there is the possibility that a normal collector may end up as a serious wine collector. For a serious collector, it is important to find the latest available wine coolers.





Countertop wine cellars are accessible in storing bulk wines. If you have enough space available in the kitchen or in your room, there are many wine shelving options you can choose from. You may customize your storing and aging room as well as your coolers with a variety of wine racks and accessories.





Tasting Room Etiquette



In a winery's tasting room, white wines are generally tasted first, followed by reds, and then dessert wines. Within these categories, lighter-bodied wines preceed fuller-bodied ones. Water and crackers may be offered to cleanse the palate between each wine. Correct wine etiquette does not require that you must finish every glass. Winery tasting rooms provide jars to dispose of excess wine. Do not feel that you need to sample every wine offered- taste what appeals to you.





Space can be an issue for many collectors. They find it difficult to find the right coolers that will fit to the design and space of the storage place. It is advisable to purchase a stainless steel refrigerator if all your appliances in the kitchen are all stainless. They can provide the place with order and great fusion of styles and functions.





Wine refrigerators are very effective to special wine bottles that are used for aging wines. Collectors who live in places with hot and cold climates may find it hard to sustain the needed temperature. A wine refrigerator can take care of these problems. It is also capable of shielding your wines from light exposure and humidity swings.





Some wine fridges may be too expensive. Some are priced $300 at Costco. You may find cheaper wine coolers for $150, but it can only store 34 wine bottles. For those who would like to find a remedy for their problems with space and budget may convert their mini refrigerator to a wine cooler.





However, you may encounter problems of temperature sustainability because mini fridges tend to get too cold and are mostly used in freezing and not for cooling. Others adjust the setting of the thermostat to get the temperature just enough to cool the wines. You may use an appliance timer or a thermometer to create your own cycle of temperature on the refrigerator according to the desired cooling for the bottles.





If you ask for a second tasting of a particular wine, it is in good taste to buy a bottle. Many wineries charge tasting fees which are generally applied to any purchase. It is not mandatory that you buy wine; purchase only what you desire. That being said, if you have made an appointment at a small winery, it is in good taste to make a purchase.







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Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:52:51 PDT
When a wine bottle is uncorked, its contents are exposed to air, causing them to oxidize. If you leave the open bottle out long enough, your once-tasty beverage could end up smelling like "sweaty socks or wet cardboard," says Philip Morace, president of the Sommelier Society of America.


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