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What the heck is a dessert wine?! |
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 11:46 |
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Hopefully we can all tell the difference between a red or a white wine, but what about that section of a restaurant's wine list dedicated to dessert wines? I know at some point we've all wondered what makes these wines different. Are they just paired with the restaurant's desserts? Are they made from different grapes? Dessert wines actually describes several types of wines, but the common factor is that they are typically sweeter than regular wines. Both Port, a fortified wine, and ice wine, specially harvested and processed wines, are considered dessert wines. In general, a dessert wine is great for sipping after a meal, or even all by itself as a cordial or sweet cocktail. These wines don't always pair well with big meals, so they are enjoyed best with baked good or fruits which are traditionally served at the end of a meal. These wines can be made from grapes that were frozen on the vine, which will later be called ice wines. Also, as in Sauternes, the wine is pressed from grapes that have experienced Noble Rot (Botrytis cinerea) which concentrates the flavor of the grape. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 October 2008 13:42 )
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 11:40 |
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We try our best to keep a constant flow of interesting news articles posted to the site, but we can't find everything out there. If you're out reading a fascinating article, or anything wine related that you think would be helpful or educational for fellow wine enthusiasts, you should submit a link for us to post! We love being able to share great information with all of you out there. All registered users have an option to submit an article through the site. If you'd like to share something but don't want to register, send the link to me at
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 October 2008 14:55 )
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Tasting Wine: The Quick and Dirty |
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 00:00 |
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Tasting wine is an experience for four of the five senses: Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight. Too often, this process can seem overwhelming. There are rituals and traditions and make it look like a secret club. To make you more comfortable with the process, and to help you feel comfortable at your next wine tasting, let's take a quick look at some basic questions to ask yourself while tasting wine. Sight: What color is the wine? As red wine ages, it goes from a dark purple to red, or possibly a reddish brown for older wines. A white wine will be pale green or yellow and transitions toward a deep amber. Just from looking at the color you can take a guess as to whether it's a young wine, or if it's been aged. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 16 October 2008 13:50 )
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