12:04 AM
Friday - Wine Alcohol
A Wine Alcohol Artilce for Your Viewing
Which is for You - Blended or Varietal Wines?Darby Higgs
Novice wine lovers soon come across the concept of blended and varietal wines. The two questions that spring to mind are, what does it mean? and does it matter?
At the basic level, the difference is quite simple. Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made using two or more. The most obvious example is the difference between the two great red wine styles of France. Burgundy red wine is composed of the single variety Pinot noir. Bordeaux red wines are most often blends of up to five varieties, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit verdot. There are a few Bordeaux wines made from a single variety, but they are the exceptions that prove the rule.
So much for theory. The distinction between varietal and blended wines is less clear in practice. Many varietal wines are made from blends of wine grown in several regions. Australias iconic Grange is such an example. Each year hundreds of samples from many vineyards are tasted and evaluated before the final blend is decided upon. The result is a blend of regions, rather than varieties.
Many more modest Australian wines with to fame are also regional blends. The process of selecting the blend is similar but much more simplified. The clue on the label is often the words wine of South Eastern Australia. This is almost as general a statement that you can get about the origins of an Australian wine.
Some wines made from a single variety are blends of several different vintages, but this is quite rare for table wines.
While on the topic of labels, you should be aware that many wines bearing a single varietal name can legally contain up to fifteen percent of other varieties. If the wine is labelled as a blend, then the variety with the largest percentage composition should be named first, for example wine labelled Cabernet Merlot, should contain a greater percentage of Cabernet than Merlot.
Our second question is does it matter? Well, if you find a wine that you enjoy and it is a blend, then you should continue to drink it. However if you wish to extend your wine knowledge and thus enhance your wine experience you should try varietal wines whenever possible. There are hundreds of varietal wines available, each with a special subtle difference waiting for you to discover.
Novice wine lovers soon come across the concept of blended and varietal wines. The two questions that spring to mind are, what does it mean? and does it matter?
At the basic level, the difference is quite simple. Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made using two or more. The most obvious example is the difference between the two great red wine styles of France. Burgundy red wine is composed of the single variety Pinot noir. Bordeaux red wines are most often blends of up to five varieties, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit verdot. There are a few Bordeaux wines made from a single variety, but they are the exceptions that prove the rule.
So much for theory. The distinction between varietal and blended wines is less clear in practice. Many varietal wines are made from blends of wine grown in several regions. Australias iconic Grange is such an example. Each year hundreds of samples from many vineyards are tasted and evaluated before the final blend is decided upon. The result is a blend of regions, rather than varieties.
Many more modest Australian wines with to fame are also regional blends. The process of selecting the blend is similar but much more simplified. The clue on the label is often the words wine of South Eastern Australia. This is almost as general a statement that you can get about the origins of an Australian wine.
Some wines made from a single variety are blends of several different vintages, but this is quite rare for table wines.
While on the topic of labels, you should be aware that many wines bearing a single varietal name can legally contain up to fifteen percent of other varieties. If the wine is labelled as a blend, then the variety with the largest percentage composition should be named first, for example wine labelled Cabernet Merlot, should contain a greater percentage of Cabernet than Merlot.
Our second question is does it matter? Well, if you find a wine that you enjoy and it is a blend, then you should continue to drink it. However if you wish to extend your wine knowledge and thus enhance your wine experience you should try varietal wines whenever possible. There are hundreds of varietal wines available, each with a special subtle difference waiting for you to discover.
Another short Wine Alcohol review
A Look at Wine Glass Racks
Any wine collection is not complete without a collection of wine glasses with which to drink the wine. Wine glass racks can store your stemware easily...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Wine Alcohol Products we recommend
Measure Liquor Bottle Pourer - Red
Used by professional bartenders these pourers makes concocting drinks a breeze. Reduces spillage and allows for precise pours. Ideal for home bars. Sold in individual units.
Price: 4.95 USD
Wine Alcohol in the news
make Jug Wine
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:18:11 PDT
Make a tasty alcoholic beverage to enjoy year round! Tons of fun and super easy!
Does the Secret to Good Health Lie in Your Liquor Cabinet?
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:44:24 PDT
When people strive for good health, consuming alcohol probably doesn't come to mind. However, when consumed in moderation, wine has positive effects on mental clarity, heart health and even weight maintenance.
Drinking alcohol raises breast cancer risk
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:12:48 PDT
Overall, moderate drinking raised the risk of developing breast cancer, regardless of whether a woman's preference was for beer, wine, or hard liquor. And the more she drank, the greater the risk.
Staying Out of Trouble with eBay’s Listing Policies
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:58:26 PDT
While you can sell most things on eBay, quite a few things are banned. If you try to sell any of these things then eBay will remove your auction and all bids will be void.Here is eBay’s full list of prohibited or questionable items:Academic SoftwareAirline and Transit Related ItemsAlcohol (also see Wine)Animals and
West Branch cleans up alcohol code confusion (The Gazette)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:06:00 PDT
WEST BRANCH and#8212; Drinking alcohol would not be allowed at the city's fire station but would be at the Town Hall under revisions in the city code the City Council is considering. Beer, wine and wine coolers also would be allowed at the town's Beranek Park.The city code bars alcohol consumption on public property and in a city-owned building. But City Administrator Kyle Soukup said city ...
Beware That Glass of Wine (Washington Post)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:04:49 PDT
Wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages are often touted for their heart health benefits. But if you're a woman, there's a downside to lifting your glass: Every sip of alcohol raises breast cancer risk slightly as you'll learn in today's Lean Plate Club column.
'Wine for Women' (Pensacola News Journal)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:57:50 PDT
Award-winning author Leslie Sbrocco brings her wine passion and expertise to the Gulf Coast Women's Expo
Oregon Wine
Wine Supplies
Housewarming Wine?
Which is for You - Blended or Varietal Wines?Darby Higgs
Novice wine lovers soon come across the concept of blended and varietal wines. The two questions that spring to mind are, what does it mean? and does it matter?
At the basic level, the difference is quite simple. Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made using two or more. The most obvious example is the difference between the two great red wine styles of France. Burgundy red wine is composed of the single variety Pinot noir. Bordeaux red wines are most often blends of up to five varieties, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit verdot. There are a few Bordeaux wines made from a single variety, but they are the exceptions that prove the rule.
So much for theory. The distinction between varietal and blended wines is less clear in practice. Many varietal wines are made from blends of wine grown in several regions. Australias iconic Grange is such an example. Each year hundreds of samples from many vineyards are tasted and evaluated before the final blend is decided upon. The result is a blend of regions, rather than varieties.
Many more modest Australian wines with to fame are also regional blends. The process of selecting the blend is similar but much more simplified. The clue on the label is often the words wine of South Eastern Australia. This is almost as general a statement that you can get about the origins of an Australian wine.
Some wines made from a single variety are blends of several different vintages, but this is quite rare for table wines.
While on the topic of labels, you should be aware that many wines bearing a single varietal name can legally contain up to fifteen percent of other varieties. If the wine is labelled as a blend, then the variety with the largest percentage composition should be named first, for example wine labelled Cabernet Merlot, should contain a greater percentage of Cabernet than Merlot.
Our second question is does it matter? Well, if you find a wine that you enjoy and it is a blend, then you should continue to drink it. However if you wish to extend your wine knowledge and thus enhance your wine experience you should try varietal wines whenever possible. There are hundreds of varietal wines available, each with a special subtle difference waiting for you to discover.
Novice wine lovers soon come across the concept of blended and varietal wines. The two questions that spring to mind are, what does it mean? and does it matter?
At the basic level, the difference is quite simple. Varietal wines are made from a single grape variety, while blended wines are made using two or more. The most obvious example is the difference between the two great red wine styles of France. Burgundy red wine is composed of the single variety Pinot noir. Bordeaux red wines are most often blends of up to five varieties, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit verdot. There are a few Bordeaux wines made from a single variety, but they are the exceptions that prove the rule.
So much for theory. The distinction between varietal and blended wines is less clear in practice. Many varietal wines are made from blends of wine grown in several regions. Australias iconic Grange is such an example. Each year hundreds of samples from many vineyards are tasted and evaluated before the final blend is decided upon. The result is a blend of regions, rather than varieties.
Many more modest Australian wines with to fame are also regional blends. The process of selecting the blend is similar but much more simplified. The clue on the label is often the words wine of South Eastern Australia. This is almost as general a statement that you can get about the origins of an Australian wine.
Some wines made from a single variety are blends of several different vintages, but this is quite rare for table wines.
While on the topic of labels, you should be aware that many wines bearing a single varietal name can legally contain up to fifteen percent of other varieties. If the wine is labelled as a blend, then the variety with the largest percentage composition should be named first, for example wine labelled Cabernet Merlot, should contain a greater percentage of Cabernet than Merlot.
Our second question is does it matter? Well, if you find a wine that you enjoy and it is a blend, then you should continue to drink it. However if you wish to extend your wine knowledge and thus enhance your wine experience you should try varietal wines whenever possible. There are hundreds of varietal wines available, each with a special subtle difference waiting for you to discover.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Darby Higgs is an expert on Australian wines made from unusual and rare grape varieties. He is the manager of the Vinodiversity website at http://www.vinodiversity.com
Another short Wine Alcohol review
A Look at Wine Glass Racks
Any wine collection is not complete without a collection of wine glasses with which to drink the wine. Wine glass racks can store your stemware easily...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Wine Alcohol Products we recommend
Measure Liquor Bottle Pourer - Red
Used by professional bartenders these pourers makes concocting drinks a breeze. Reduces spillage and allows for precise pours. Ideal for home bars. Sold in individual units.
Price: 4.95 USD
Wine Alcohol in the news
make Jug Wine
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:18:11 PDT
Make a tasty alcoholic beverage to enjoy year round! Tons of fun and super easy!
Does the Secret to Good Health Lie in Your Liquor Cabinet?
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:44:24 PDT
When people strive for good health, consuming alcohol probably doesn't come to mind. However, when consumed in moderation, wine has positive effects on mental clarity, heart health and even weight maintenance.
Drinking alcohol raises breast cancer risk
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:12:48 PDT
Overall, moderate drinking raised the risk of developing breast cancer, regardless of whether a woman's preference was for beer, wine, or hard liquor. And the more she drank, the greater the risk.
Staying Out of Trouble with eBay’s Listing Policies
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:58:26 PDT
While you can sell most things on eBay, quite a few things are banned. If you try to sell any of these things then eBay will remove your auction and all bids will be void.Here is eBay’s full list of prohibited or questionable items:Academic SoftwareAirline and Transit Related ItemsAlcohol (also see Wine)Animals and
West Branch cleans up alcohol code confusion (The Gazette)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:06:00 PDT
WEST BRANCH and#8212; Drinking alcohol would not be allowed at the city's fire station but would be at the Town Hall under revisions in the city code the City Council is considering. Beer, wine and wine coolers also would be allowed at the town's Beranek Park.The city code bars alcohol consumption on public property and in a city-owned building. But City Administrator Kyle Soukup said city ...
Beware That Glass of Wine (Washington Post)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:04:49 PDT
Wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages are often touted for their heart health benefits. But if you're a woman, there's a downside to lifting your glass: Every sip of alcohol raises breast cancer risk slightly as you'll learn in today's Lean Plate Club column.
'Wine for Women' (Pensacola News Journal)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:57:50 PDT
Award-winning author Leslie Sbrocco brings her wine passion and expertise to the Gulf Coast Women's Expo
Oregon Wine
Wine Supplies
Housewarming Wine?
Labels: Southern Wine
1 Comments:
The information here is great. I will invite my friends here.
Thanks
<< Home