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Exquisite History of Wines
To make a white wine, once grapes are brought to the winery they are de-stemmed and crushed before anything else is done. A machine is used to split the grapes to remove stems and stalks from each bunch because they contain astringent tannins, which might be acceptable for red wines, but are rare in whites. To stop the fermentation process from starting and turning the grapes brown and oxidizing a chemical called Sulphur Dioxide is added to the grapes. For those with allergies to Sulphur Dioxide, ???sulphur-free??? wine is produced as well, however the lifespan on this wine is much shorter and needs to be consumed quickly.
Wine has been called the elixir of happiness ??? and not without good reason. It is hard to imagine any party or celebration without any representative from the vine. This is probably why people have always assumed that wine was born right next to man.
But how did wine really originate? Who came up with the idea of fermenting fruits with the purpose of making the alcoholic beverages?
Records of the use of wine go back all the way to ancient Egypt in 2500 BC. But it is not implausible that wine was used earlier than that. Evidence seems to point to the Ancient Middle Eastern civilizations as the originators of wine.
Early man probably stumbled upon the wonders that fermentation did to fruits (especially grapes with its high sugar content). Archaeological excavations have unearthed ancient wineries and fermenting pools. This is a testament to the popularity and early knowledge about wines.
Learn the art of Wine Tasting
Wine, for that matter, has been used for a startling variety of purposes. In the early days, aside from being the choice beverage for celebrations, wine was also used symbolically in religious sacraments, and during taking vows. There is even evidence that wine was used as medicine for frail countenances, and as an antiseptic for wounds. That is why wine has maintained an importance beyond that of making one drunk.
The popularity of wine spread from the Old World and its cultures to the newly found lands annexed by their empires. From here the cultivation of grapes needed for winemaking spread to the lands of South America and Australia.
The enology, or the study of wine making, of different cultures has made for a dizzying variety of wine. The main types of wine are Table Wines, Sparkling Wines, and Fortified Wines.
Table Wines are pressed grape juice that is allowed to ferment naturally ??? with or without a little addition of sugar and yeast to aid the fermentation. These wines can be sweet or dry, depending on the vinification (or fermentation style), and they typically have a low alcohol content of 7 to 15 percent.
Fortified Wines have additional alcohol content in them and are have typically 14 to 23 percent alcohol in them.
Sparkling Wine was first discovered in the 18th century by a monk named Dom Pierre Perignon. Sparkling Wine is wine witch has a bubbly texture to it lent by the carbon dioxide that forms within it during the fermentation. Technically, it is a doubly fermented wine, with the second fermentation happening in the bottle itself. Extra yeast and sugar is added to the wine to produce carbon dioxide that builds up until the wine is uncorked.
Art of Wine Tasting.
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Another short Vintage Wine review
Exquisite History of Wines
To make a white wine, once grapes are brought to the winery they are de-stemmed and crushed before anything else is done. A machine is used to split t...
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Vintage Wine Products we recommend
The FTD Festival of Color Bouquet - Standard
This vibrant bouquet is filled with colorful blooms including orange lilies, red gerber daisies, purple lisianthus, yellow alstroemeria and more. The perfect way to send some cheer any day of the year. C2-6030S
Price: 55.99 USD
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Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:11:23 -0800
Looking for some inspiration to plan your trips for the new year? Here are some books to guide you. And if you can’t afford to take the trip of your dreams in this economy, any one of these publications will give you the right to proclaim yourself an expert armchair traveler.
Marvel Luxury 45 Bottle Full Overlay Wine Refrigerator
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:14:05 -0800
Features: -Stores up to 45 bottles, including magnums -Black cabinet, full overlay solid door -Must supply frame and door pull since door comes unfinished and needs to be completed (see Specs sheet) -Inclined display rack showcases 4 wine bottles with additional storage for 3 bottles behind -Door swing is reversible and requires only 90? opening for full shelf extension -Exclusive MicroSentry refrigeration monitor has visual/audible alarm -Alarm alerts the temperature above or below set poin
A cup of tea (and rice wine) secures Chinese bride for dashing Tory (Daily Mail)
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:48:46 -0800
A Tory MP tipped as a future party leader is to wed his Chinese girlfriend after he flew to China for New Year and asked her father’s permission to marry her.
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Exquisite History of Wines
To make a white wine, once grapes are brought to the winery they are de-stemmed and crushed before anything else is done. A machine is used to split the grapes to remove stems and stalks from each bunch because they contain astringent tannins, which might be acceptable for red wines, but are rare in whites. To stop the fermentation process from starting and turning the grapes brown and oxidizing a chemical called Sulphur Dioxide is added to the grapes. For those with allergies to Sulphur Dioxide, ???sulphur-free??? wine is produced as well, however the lifespan on this wine is much shorter and needs to be consumed quickly.
Wine has been called the elixir of happiness ??? and not without good reason. It is hard to imagine any party or celebration without any representative from the vine. This is probably why people have always assumed that wine was born right next to man.
But how did wine really originate? Who came up with the idea of fermenting fruits with the purpose of making the alcoholic beverages?
Records of the use of wine go back all the way to ancient Egypt in 2500 BC. But it is not implausible that wine was used earlier than that. Evidence seems to point to the Ancient Middle Eastern civilizations as the originators of wine.
Early man probably stumbled upon the wonders that fermentation did to fruits (especially grapes with its high sugar content). Archaeological excavations have unearthed ancient wineries and fermenting pools. This is a testament to the popularity and early knowledge about wines.
Learn the art of Wine Tasting
Wine, for that matter, has been used for a startling variety of purposes. In the early days, aside from being the choice beverage for celebrations, wine was also used symbolically in religious sacraments, and during taking vows. There is even evidence that wine was used as medicine for frail countenances, and as an antiseptic for wounds. That is why wine has maintained an importance beyond that of making one drunk.
The popularity of wine spread from the Old World and its cultures to the newly found lands annexed by their empires. From here the cultivation of grapes needed for winemaking spread to the lands of South America and Australia.
The enology, or the study of wine making, of different cultures has made for a dizzying variety of wine. The main types of wine are Table Wines, Sparkling Wines, and Fortified Wines.
Table Wines are pressed grape juice that is allowed to ferment naturally ??? with or without a little addition of sugar and yeast to aid the fermentation. These wines can be sweet or dry, depending on the vinification (or fermentation style), and they typically have a low alcohol content of 7 to 15 percent.
Fortified Wines have additional alcohol content in them and are have typically 14 to 23 percent alcohol in them.
Sparkling Wine was first discovered in the 18th century by a monk named Dom Pierre Perignon. Sparkling Wine is wine witch has a bubbly texture to it lent by the carbon dioxide that forms within it during the fermentation. Technically, it is a doubly fermented wine, with the second fermentation happening in the bottle itself. Extra yeast and sugar is added to the wine to produce carbon dioxide that builds up until the wine is uncorked.
Art of Wine Tasting.
Learn the art of Wine Tasting
Another short Vintage Wine review
Exquisite History of Wines
To make a white wine, once grapes are brought to the winery they are de-stemmed and crushed before anything else is done. A machine is used to split t...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Vintage Wine Products we recommend
The FTD Festival of Color Bouquet - Standard
This vibrant bouquet is filled with colorful blooms including orange lilies, red gerber daisies, purple lisianthus, yellow alstroemeria and more. The perfect way to send some cheer any day of the year. C2-6030S
Price: 55.99 USD
Current Vintage Wine News
LITERARY GUIDE (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:29:07 -0800
TODAY Carol O'Connell Talks about "Bone by Bone." 3 p.m. "M" Is for Mystery and More, 86 E. Third Ave., San Mateo. (650) 401-8077. Richard Rodriguez The author of "Brown" discusses what the next year holds in store for the president-elect and the nation. 9:30...
All signs lead to Sonoma wine country (Toronto Sun)
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:26:21 -0800
California Wine Country gets a bad rap. People assume you have to drop big money here -- and oh, you can -- but you don't have to. Not in winter. America's premier viticulture region has earned its reputation among the world's best, but the concept of "Wine Country style" -- particularly in Napa -- has been so thoroughly hyped on television cooking shows, in glossy magazine spreads and in ...
Dining guide (The Delaware Business Ledger)
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:14:24 -0800
The Delaware Business Ledger is Newark Deleware's leading provider of business news and is Newark's leading newspaper.
Travel books to plan your trips for 2009 (Bradenton Herald)
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:11:23 -0800
Looking for some inspiration to plan your trips for the new year? Here are some books to guide you. And if you can’t afford to take the trip of your dreams in this economy, any one of these publications will give you the right to proclaim yourself an expert armchair traveler.
Marvel Luxury 45 Bottle Full Overlay Wine Refrigerator
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:14:05 -0800
Features: -Stores up to 45 bottles, including magnums -Black cabinet, full overlay solid door -Must supply frame and door pull since door comes unfinished and needs to be completed (see Specs sheet) -Inclined display rack showcases 4 wine bottles with additional storage for 3 bottles behind -Door swing is reversible and requires only 90? opening for full shelf extension -Exclusive MicroSentry refrigeration monitor has visual/audible alarm -Alarm alerts the temperature above or below set poin
A cup of tea (and rice wine) secures Chinese bride for dashing Tory (Daily Mail)
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:48:46 -0800
A Tory MP tipped as a future party leader is to wed his Chinese girlfriend after he flew to China for New Year and asked her father’s permission to marry her.
Petaluma Tavern Owner Investigated Over Teen's Death (KTVU 2 San Francisco)
Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:02:12 -0800
PETALUMA, Calif. -- Authorities are investigating whether a wine country tavern owner is responsible for the death of an 18-year-old struck outside his establishment.
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