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Tips for Tasting Wine Like a Pro
Show off to your friends or impress your date when you follow these wine tasting techniques.
1. SIGHT: Look at the color of the wine against a white background (e.g., tablecloth, piece of paper). Notice how dark or pale the wine is and what color it is. Swirl the wine in the glass and notice how it runs down the inside of the glass.
2. SMELL: Swirl the wine in the glass and then immediately smell it. Don’t be shy…stick your nose as far as you can into the glass without actually touching the wine. As you swirl, the aromas in the wine vaporize, and you can smell them. What do you smell in your wine…fresh pears, clove, or maybe tobacco?
3. TASTE: Ahh, finally…what you have been waiting for! Take a medium-size sip. Hold it on your tongue, purse your lips, and draw in air across your tongue, over the wine. Now swish the wine in your mouth. Then swallow it. What flavors did you taste?
Stop by the winery for a wine tasting anytime! We look forward to seeing you.
Wine Trivia – Answer
Yesterday we asked “what is the primary grape used in the production of the massive Spanish red, Rioja?”
Answer: a) To make a Rioja, Tempranillo is often blended with Garnacha Tinta (Grenache), Mazuelo (Carignan), and Graciano. The rich tobacco taste associated with these wines comes mainly from the Tempranillo. Visit the winery and taste our Spanish Rioja!
Wine Trivia
What is the primary grape used in the production of the massive Spanish red, Rioja? a) Tempranillo, b) Malvasia, c) Airen, d) Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Trivia – Answer
Yesterday we asked “which wine, once opened, should be refrigerated to preserve its freshness?”
Answer: e) All open wine will last longer if it is refrigerated. Sparkling wine, of course, will lose some of its pop, and red wine should be allowed to warm up a bit before it is served. At the winery, we use Private Preserve to keep our open bottles of wine fresh – read all about it!
Wine Trivia
Which wine, once opened, should be refrigerated to preserve its freshness? a) Red, b) White, c) Rose, d) Sparkling, e) All of the above
Wine Trivia – Answer
Yesterday we asked “what country are Stellenbosch wines from?”
Answer: d) This growing region located in South Africa is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Stop by the winery and check out our award winning South African wines!
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Wine Trivia
What country are Stellenbosch wines from? a) Austria, b) Germany, c) Hungary, d) South Africa
Wine Trivia – Answer
Yesterday we asked “when was cork first used as a bottle closure?”
Answer: Made from the bark of the cork oak tree, cork stoppers were first used by the Egyptians, and around the late 17th century they became the bottle closure of choice, allowing wine to mature in a glass bottle for the first time.
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A very Merry Christmas to all our Water 2 Wine friends! We wish you and your family peace, love, and joy this holiday season. Thank you for your business!