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Wine is a broad term that refers to the fermentation of plant matter for the purpose of producing an alcoholic beverage. Of course, most people think of grapes as the basis for wine, but other sources include rice (sake), various fruits (elderberry, grapefruit, cherry, etc.), barley, and even honey (mead).

For the purposes of this short explanation, we ll stick with wines made from grapes. These are categorized several ways, including by vinification methods, taste, and vintage. Many casual drinkers pay little attention to the differences in these categories. After all, for most folks the sole consideration is good taste. However, for many aficionados wine is serious business. The variety, taste, and vintage must all meet high expectations before serious collectors will consider owning a bottle.

Vinification

Vinification simply means the method by which grape juice is fermented into wine. The practices followed during fermentation are what determine the type of wine you end up being able to purchase. A common misunderstanding by the average drinker is that grape juice colors vary, which is what produces red, white, or rose wines. Actually, all grapes produce clear (or very close to clear) juices. What creates the color of the wine you buy is whether the grape skins have been left in contact with the juice during the fermentation process. Red wines have been fermented thusly; whites have not fermented in contact with grape skins; rose is a combination of the two.

Sparkling wines, such as champagne, have bubbly characteristics that are caused by the addition of carbon dioxide. This effect is achieved by fermenting the grape juice two times. The first time, the juice is fermented in open containers, which allow the carbon dioxide to escape. During the second fermentation, the juice is kept in closed containers, trapping and infusing the gases.

Taste

Most wines are described as dry, off-dry, fruity, or sweet. Technically, this refers to the amount of sugars left over after fermentation is completed. Dry has a tiny amount of residual sugar content, while sweet has high sugar content.

Beyond this basic taste classification, wine-tasting experts have developed a system of classifying wines by the more in-depth tastes and aromas they exude. Many outsiders find this a somewhat bewildering system, but tasting pros consider the ability to discern subtle elements of a wines taste to be a badge of honor. As one example, Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular variety that wine tasters claim contains a combination of black currants, chocolate, mint, and tobacco flavors.

Vintage

Vintage is a straightforward classification. It refers to the year of the grapes harvest from which a bottle of wine was made. This is important because many grape growers have exceptionally good harvests only during certain years. Also, the best grapes are usually singled out for use in a producers vintage bottles. You get the highest quality wine from that year?s harvest.

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Wine and Champagne Preserver Set


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Seal and save unfinished wine and champagne. Keep it fresh and bubbly with this dual-action preserver. Vacuum-seal open bottles of wine and pressure-seal champagne in seconds with a simple push of a button. Simply insert the appropriate stopper into the bottle, place the pump nozzle into the stopper, move the pump valve lever to red (for vacuum) or blue (for pressure), then push the button to seal. Includes AC adapter, charger base, pump and 4 stoppers.
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Waring Pro Single-Bottle Professional Wine Chiller


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This precise electronic ice bucket makes it push button easy to serve every kind of wine at its proper temperature for optimal taste and aroma. Simply press select to enter its Wine Library database, then choose from 33 types of sparkling, red or white wine. That's it, no need to know or look up any temperatures. The backlit LCD shows both the current and optimal temperature, when the target is reached, you'll hear a beep. The serving temperature is maintained indefinitely by clean, quiet Peltier electronics. Holds one standard wine or champagne bottle, up to 3.5" diameter. Double bottle model also available, WA253. Plugs in with included AC adapter. Five year warranty on motor.
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Happy Chef Wine Bottle Holder with Chef Wine Bottle Topper


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A great gift for the chef in all of us. This chef wine bottle holder stands 10 high, and will be a wonderful addition to anyones kitchen or wine cellar. A great way to display your favorite bottle of wine. Present this unique gift by itself, or as an accompaniment to a bottle of wine. The chef wine bottle topper (included) will add a smile to anyones face.
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Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller, Brushed-Chrome


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Cooper Cooler rapid beverage chiller with 12 volt adapter adds a touch of class to any tailgate party. Nothing puts the skids on a tailgating session like warm suds. Stand back and let the Cooper Cooler Tailgater Rapid Beverage Chiller come to the rescue. So easy to use -- just add ice, water, and plug in. With Chill-On-Demand technology, the Cooper Cooler turns warm beer cold and delicious in the time it takes to count to 60. Cooper Cooler also works great as a pop, juice and wine chiller turning standard 750ml wine bottles cold in 6 minutes. The 12 volt car lighter attachment lets you take this rapid chiller camping, on picnics; anywhere you may need to chill a warm beverage quickly. At home or on the move, the compact, portable Cooper Cooler provides a convenient way to rapidly chill any beverage
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Bordeaux: A Consumer's Guide to the World's Finest Wines (Hardcover)



Windows on the World Complete Wine Course: 2007 Edition (Windows on the World Complete Wine Course) (Hardcover)
by Robert M. Parker (Author).Here Editorial Reviews of the book
TFirst published in 1985, this landmark consumer guide launched one of the most illustrious careers in wine criticism. Robert Parker's mission, in his newsletter The Wine Advocate and his many bestselling books, has always been to give wine drinkers honest, informed advice about which wines are worth their money, and which wines aren't.
The fourth edition of Bordeaux presents a complete guide to vintages between 1961 and 2001. This latest volume brings readers up-to-date on the abundance of new producers in France's most important wine region and for the first time includes more than 700 wine labels. Parker has retasted and reevaluated many of Bordeaux's finest wines -- and adjusted their ratings accordingly -- so readers of his previous editions will discover herein a wealth of new material.
Parker begins with an overview of each year, which includes insight into growing conditions and yields, notes on anticipated maturity, general price ranges, and lists of best wines. The heart of the book is the chapter "Evaluating the Wines of Bordeaux," in which he meticulously reviews wine producers of every appellation. Organized geographically, the chateaux are listed in alphabetical order, and entries include contact information, vineyard size, details about the wine-making style, and a general evaluation of the chateau's wines. Best of all, each entry includes extensive tasting notes on important vintages, all of them featuring Parker's celebrated rating system -- in which every wine is assessed on a scale ranging from 50 to 100. In later chapters, he also offers essential information about the elements of a great Bordeaux wine, practical travel information about the region, a glossary of wine terms, and more.
An invaluable guide for consumers, Robert M. Parker, Jr.'s Bordeaux provides all the information amateurs and connoisseurs alike could possibly need in their search for that perfect bottle.

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