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Interesting Tidbits About Vino

By: Xav Moldonio

Sooner or later, you will fall like Alice down the hole into the land known as wine. Don’t worry. It is a tasty and satisfying trip. Here is a “travel guide” on some wine things you might want to know.

1. From Grapes to the Bottle – How many grapes does it take to make wine? A lot. A ton of grapes produces just over 700 bottle of wine on average. The specific amount, however, depends on the size of each grape. Bigger ones produce more juice.

2. Myth of the Wine Legs – The legs of wine are the lines of wine running down the inside of a wine glass after you swirl it. Legs have nothing to do with the quality of the wine, contrary to popular opinion.

3. Varietal Characteristics of Wine – This term refers to the presentation of the grape in the wine. If it provides a efficient and clear odor and taste, it is considered to have varietal characteristics.

4. Wine Integration – The balancing of the factors that go into a wine. Integration refers to balance between things such as the acidity, tannin and so on. When one does not stand out, the wine is considered balanced and to have good integration.

5. Julienas Beaujolais – A rich and powerful vintage. Unique among wines, it is considered a spicy vintage. The name is derived from Julius Caesar.

6. Understanding Wine Vintages – The year a wine is produced is important, but many do not understand why. The year is used to signify the growing season, specifically where it was a good year or not. In short, it is all about the weather.

7. Wine Cork Presentation – A massive area of confusion. When a waiter presents you with the cork, you should determine only whether the cork is in good condition. Disfigured corks mean air has penetrated the bottle during storage.

8. Variety of Wine Grapes – There are a wide variety of grapes used to produce the various vintages in the world. The total estimated number is close to 25,000 different types.

9. First California Grape – The first wine grape planted in California was mission, named for the missions where it was grown. The first vines were planted in 1779 at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano.

10. Bitter Red Wine and Food – The strength of a wine can be to aggressive when consumed alone. With a bitter red wine, try eating a steak with it. The combination will take the edge off the wine as intended by the winery.

The first rule of wine is not one you will read many places. Simply put, it is not to be intimidated. Just jump into it and learn as you go. You’ll have a great time.

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