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September 2008 - Wine Enthusiast

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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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Wine Tasting Techniques - Do You Do It Right?


Wine Tasting Techniques - Do You Do It Right?
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Monday September 08, 2008 - Napa Wine

Today's Napa Wine Article

Wine Gift Baskets: A Great Gift Idea


It's always difficult to think of a suitable gift idea at the last minute. You don't want to spend money on something that will just be regifted, but finding the right thing can be daunting. If you're the type of shopper that's loath to go anywhere near a mall during the holiday shopping season, the Internet offers a myriad of alternatives--almost too many.

If you want a sure-fire choice, consider a wine gift basket. It's a versatile choice. Usually a great bottle of wine or champagne is paired with something delicious. It might be the traditional cheese, but it could also be something novel like imported cookies. Often companies that sell wine baskets sell non alcoholic baskets filled with things like coffee, tea, and other yummy snacks. Who can say no to a chocolate lover's picnic basket filled with chocolate-covered truffles and champage? Now that's an excellent pairing that will make your gift an instant hit.

Here are some popular categories:

  • Non Alcoholic Baskets
  • Chocolate Gifts
  • Wine Baskets
  • Champagne Baskets
  • Ben & Jerry's Baskets
  • Coffee/Tea Baskets
  • Kosher Baskets
  • Chamnpagne Baskets
  • Beer Baskets
The foodstuffs in these baskets are fresh and gourmet quality. The recipient is bound to feel special. The categories should cover your gift giving requirements for more than just the Christmas season. Specialty baskets for such occasions as graduations, retirements, and promotions have already been thoughtfully created. Of course, it's possible to have the your choice shipped directly to the lucky recipient. Just remember the time of year and act accordingly.

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Wine Gift Baskets: A Great Gift Idea


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the butter wars

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:10:04 PDT
Some of us prefer good wine, others olive oils and aged vinegars. I, on the other hand, will splurge on good dairy products at the drop of a hat. My love of dairy probably stems from the fact that I had none growing up. A great many Chinese are lactose-intolerant, and the rest do not have a taste for milk or cheese.

Grape expectations

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:35:58 PDT
SCIENTISTS AT CALTECH and Stanford recently published the results of a peculiar wine tasting. They provided people with cabernet sauvignons at various price points, with bottles ranging from $5 to $90. Although the tasters were told that all the wines were different, the scientists were in fact presenting the same wines at different prices.

Not Everything is a Hidden Symbol of Misogyny

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