Wine Basics
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This document provides an overview of basic wine knowledge. It discusses that wine is made from smaller, tougher-skinned grapes that contain seeds and are sweeter than table grapes. It also notes that an opened bottle of wine will last 3-5 days for most wines and up to a month for fortified wines. Additionally, it outlines the eight most common types of wine which include Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay whites and Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon reds. Finally, it states that the shape of the wine glass depends on the wine and is meant to best preserve flavors and aromas.
Wine Basics
- 1. GeoffreyByruch | GeoffreyByruch.org WINE BASICS: WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW?
- 2. Most people understand wine is made from grapes, but these grapes are not the same ones you will find in your local grocery story. Wine is made from grapes that are much smaller and have much tougher skins. These grapes also contain seeds and are sweeter than regular grapes. WHAT IS WINE MADE OF?
- 3. Wine's freshness is heavily dependent on how an already opened bottle is stored. Table wines usually last anywhere from 3-5 days depending on the type of wine, whereas fortified wines can last up to a month. HOW LONG DOES WINE LAST?
- 4. WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF WINE? Although there are around 9 styles of wine, there are around 8 common types of wine, including whites and reds. The whites consisting of Reisling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. While Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon round out the reds. Each one created with a different taste preference in mind.
- 5. DOES GLASS SHAPE MATTER? SURPRISINGLY ENOUGH, THE SHAPE OF THE WINE GLASS YOU USE DEPENDS ON YOUR OWN SMELL AND THE PARTICULAR WINE YOU ARE DRINKING. FOR EXAMPLE, WHITE WINE GLASSES ARE USUALLY SMALLER, BOWL-SHAPED GLASSES THAT PRESERVE COOLER TEMPERATURES AND SAVOR FLORAL AROMAS. RED WINE IS BEST TASTED IN A GLASS CONTAINING A WIDER OPENING THAT CREATES A SMOOTHER TASTE.