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The love of wine has existed since the dawn of time. Fossil vines, 60-million-years-old, are the earliest scientific evidence of grapes. The earliest written account of viniculture is in the Old Testament of the Bible which tells us that Noah planted a vineyard and made wine (well with all those animals on the Ark what was he expected to do!)
Exactly when it was discovered is unknown, but an ancient Persian fable credits a lady of the court with the discovery of wine. This Princess, having lost favor with the King, attempted to poison herself by eating some table grapes that had spoiled in a jar. She became intoxicated and giddy and fell asleep. When she awoke, she found the stresses that had made her life intolerable had dispersed. Returning to the source of her relief, her subsequent conduct changed so remarkably that she regained the King's favor. He shared his daughter's discovery with his court and ...
The wine industry and consumption continues to grow every year. Wine connoisseur are continually buying great wine to keep either for later consumption or for investment.
One of the most important aspects to ensure your wine stays fresh during storage is the wine storage temperature.
The basics of wine storage temperature are fairly simple. First, the wine should be kept cool. Like most beverages and foods, heat is the natural enemy of wine. A cool temperature is optimal, but the temperature should not lowered too much as this too will harm the wine. In the unlikely event that the wine freezes, it will probably only be suitable for vinegar!
The basics of wine storage are really straightforward with whites, reds, and blushes. However, the serving preparation for each of these wine types is different and something worth discussing. After removing the bottle from storage, getting your wine to the correct temperature is important. With red wines, such as a merlot or sheraz, approximately 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) is what is recommended. This is basically room temperature. Secret tip: in a room of about 70 degrees Fahrenheit the wine, due to being a liquid will naturally be cooler. It is highly advised to not chill red wines. This is a more common error than you think, the cold can be very destructive on the wine and its flavor.
With whites and many blushes the need for refrigeration before serving is key. Chilling truly brings out the flavor. For these types of wine 39 degrees Fahrenheit or 4 degrees Celsius is usually a good temperature.
In the case of both darker wines and the lighter types, it is advisable to let the bottle ?breathe? after opening. It is recommended you do this about half an hour before drinking (longer is often better)
Now to tasting. Swish the wine around the mouth to truly get the most out of the flavor. I however recommend drinking as opposed to spitting it out!
In the end ENJOY the wine, it is after all a pleasure that has been with us for centuries.
About the Author:
Steven Edwards is the operator of www.wine-storage-solutions.com the ultimate source for all your wine storage needs.
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Current Italian Wine NewsFood Industry Tests Techno-Tasters to Judge FlavorMon, 10 Mar 2008 11:42:15 PDT
The expert taster sat silently in the brightly lighted room, surrounded by 53 samples of ruby-red wine. Fifty-three sniffs and 53 sips later, the judgment was in: a hint of black cherry . . .some acid . . .a floral nose. Every one of the wines, the taster reported, was an Italian Barbera, and all were made from exactly the same variety of grape.
Good News/Bad News: TerroirTue, 11 Mar 2008 06:20:12 PDT
Terroir, Paul Grieco and Marco Canora's new wine bar just down the street from Hearth, finally opened last week after months of delays. The early reviews are in, and the consensus is: pretty decent. But let's get straight to the good news, and of course, the bad news: 1) Good News: There's only one review of Terroir on Yelp, but it awards a coveted five star: "the place is cozy and i really enjoy cozy places...the wines are delicious. we had the pleasure of meeting paul & marco the co-owners o
Kyle Cease keeps his comedy and this diet rawTue, 11 Mar 2008 05:59:50 PDT
Kyle Cease is currently one of the most in-demand young comics. Last year he performed over 200 shows nation wide and also hit a career goal by having his own one-hour comedy special, "Kyle Cease: Weirder. Blacker. Dimpler", on Comedy Central. He's funny as hell, but when it comes to his diet it's all serious business. From a recent Seattle Times interview: Q: Most comics eat like frat boys, and you live on raw food? A: I've never felt better than when I eat raw food. Why not eat it since i
Wines From Tuscany And PiedmontFri, 11 Jan 2008 07:58:44 PST
Written by Eve C. White and just publisehd by Italy Travel notes, this article relates how in the 20th century, wine in Italy frequently meant low-cost, low quality and high volume-think straw covered bottles-with little to get excited about. However, things have changed in past 25 years and thanks to new laws further regulating Italian vintners.
Taste Washington Press Event InterviewSat, 08 Mar 2008 12:58:40 PST
Winefoot.com has an interview up with Washington Wine Commission's Master Sommeil and Educater - they discuss the upcoming Taste Washingting Food/Wine event taking place next month.
Crowds flock to Wine & Food Classic (News-Register)Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:41:09 PST
The SR-71 Blackbird was known for its blinding speed, but it had nothing on the crowd surging into the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum as the 15th annual McMinnville Wine & Food Classic got under way Friday afternoon.
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