| Feb 2007 |
Wine Terms This list of wine terms and definitions will give you a head start at your next wine tasting. It is often helpful to carry a small notepad with you to tastings so you can jot down your impressions of wines. Develop your own list of wine terms: using your own words to describe different tastes and aromas will help you to remember and apply them. |
| Jan 2007 |
Serving Wine
While it may seem a trivial thing, serving wine correctly can add class to any occasion from a casual get-together with friends to a more formal wine and dinner party. Here are some things you should know about preparing, serving and pouring wine, and types of wine glasses suitable for the wines served. |
| Dec 2006 | Tasting Wine
Why swish? While it was originally thought that certain regions on the tongue detected specific flavours, we now know this is not true.The front and back of the tongue contain the taste buds and rather than specializing in a particular taste sensation, all taste buds are capable of detecting sweet, sour, bitter and salty flavours, although there may be some slight differences in sensitivity. So that you get the most out of your taste buds, when wine tasting, swish the wine around your mouth, which will allow all of your taste buds (and your sense of smell) to participate in the detection of the finer flavours of the wine. |
| Nov 2006 | Etiquette for Wine Drinking, Tasting and Serving Whether at a private wine tasting or at a vineyard, the rules of etiquette for wine drinking and tasting are the same. The following are some tips that will make you seem like a pro at your next wine tasting . . . host or guest. |
| Oct 2006 |
The History Of Cider
The time is ripe to discover the delicious world of cider! A passion for cider has existed for centuries. In 1708, J. Philips, the English poet, wrote an epic style poem, (spanning two volumes!), called "Cyder". He elevates cider to glorious heights and enthuses that only the best apples should be used, ". . . thy Press with purest Juice Shall flow . . ." What is cider? |
| Sept 2006 |
Cider Making Process
The best ciders are the result of careful blending. Opinions differ as to which apples make the best cider. Some experts believe that only certain, special varieties, rich in tannins, make decent cider. |
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