Things To Know About Wine

Whether you are a long time enthusiast or just getting into it, the world of wine production and consumption can be complex. Following are a couple things you might know, but then again may not.

1. Fortified Wine - A wine that is given a higher alcohol content with distilled grape additives. Port and Sherry are examples of fortified wines commonly found on the market.

2. Wine Bottle Size – Historically, wine bottle sizes were all over the place. Today, they hold a fairly standard 750 milliliters of wine. In a restaurant, this is enough to file five to six glasses of wine per bottle.

3. Classic White Grapes – Although there are plenty of grape variations, there are only 5 classic white grapes. They are Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Semillon.

4. Canopy Management – A term used at wineries that refers to training vines. The goal is to get the vines and grapes exposed to the sun by training them to grow up a trellis structure.

5. Wine Reserve – The term reserve is often understood to mean that a wine has been aged longer than normal and thus is of a higher quality. This understanding is not always accurate, so don’t fall for it when buying.

6. Understanding Wine Vintages – The year a wine is produced is important, but many do not understand why. The year is used to signify the growing season, specifically where it was a good year or not. In short, it is all about the weather.

7. Wine Cork Presentation – A massive area of confusion. When a waiter presents you with the cork, you should determine only whether the cork is in good condition. Disfigured corks mean air has penetrated the bottle during storage.

8. Fat in Wine – As we grow more health conscious, many wonder if wine is fattening. Well, there is no fat in wine, but calories are there as always. An average glass contains just over 100 calories, about the same as a glass of grape juice.

9. What Does MW Mean? – MW refers to a person that is uniquely accredited in relation to wine. They are a “Master of Wine” and a good person to listen to on just about any wine subject.

10. California Reds – Zinfandel was the most popular red grape planted in California for hundreds of years. In 1998, Cabernet Sauvignon passed it.

Wine is one of those things you will either love or not. Few people seem to fall in the middle of the road on the subject. If you find it enticing, then make sure to become an knowledgeable enthusiasts to maximize your wine experience.

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