Shiraz, Syrah, what's the difference? There is none. Fruity flavors, with aromas of rose petals, peaches, and allspice. In order to increase the alcohol content of their wines, some vintners began adding sugar to the grape must in a process called chaptalization. Thunderbird is a screw-top classic. Acid, tannin, fruitiness, oakiness, are all components of balance. The world's oldest bottle of wine is over 1600 years old and can be found at a museum in Germany. 

Wine is often served with dinner. Balance requires neither too much, nor too little, acidity. Pertinent info is found on the label. The actual color of the wine can range from violet, typical of young wines, through red for mature wines, to brown for older red wines. A botrytized wine is made using grapes that have been allowed to become mouldy. 

Bouquet refers to wine's aroma. How do you hold a wine glass? There is a right and a wrong way. The first stage of wine tasting is looking over the appearance of the wine. Egg whites are sometimes used in the clarification process. The word "sauvignon" is believed to be derived from the French sauvage meaning "wild." In response to violent demonstrations by protesters, the French government began regulating the amount of sugar that can be added to wine in the early twentieth century. Overripe grapes can make the wine taste burnt. 

Starts strong on the tongue with explosions of plum, floral, fruits. A bouquet becomes more complex and nuanced as the wine ages. Sommelier is an elegant euphemism for professional wino. When Cabernet Sauvignon is paired with steak or dishes with a heavy butter cream sauce, the tannins are neutralized, allowing the fruits of the wine to be more noticeable. The principal acid in wine is tartaric acid. Cheese is a perennial pair with chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, don't get started on the pinks and reds. The pink color can range from a pale orange to a vivid near-purple, depending on the varietals used and wine-making techniques. 

The level of perceived sharpness is referred to as acidity by sommeliers, or "tartness" by drunks. Terroir is the taste of the territory. 

Wine grapes grow almost exclusively between 30 and 50 degrees latitude north and south of the equator. Red table wine is not made from red tables. All grape juice is white, only the skins of purple grapes contain the dark pigment. Wine is often served with dinner. 

The host of a dinner should take the first sip of wine to assure his guests it is not poisoned. Dry yet sweet whites complement fish, chicken and pork dishes. A grape in the glass is worth two on the vine. Let mature reds breathe for twenty to thirty minutes, if you can. When at a wine tasting event, one is not frowned upon for spitting wine out. Acid, tannin, fruitiness, oakiness, are all components of balance. Chenin blanc is a white wine grape grown in the Loire Valley of France. 

Research shows that white wines keep lung tissues healthy. Fruity flavors, with aromas of rose petals, peaches, and allspice. How do you hold a wine glass? There is a right and a wrong way. Younger grapes can instill herbaceous notes on the nose. Some wines are made from rotting grapes: Botrytis, or noble rot, makes good dessert wine. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are two names for the same wine.