The cork of celebrations – All about Wines

 Being a teetotaler, I was amused by the very idea of exploring wines yet kind of flabbergasted at the thought of stepping into the dungeons of the alcohol taverns.

 Read through the article to be rewarded with an absolute treat for all the connoisseurs of wines and even those first-time drinkers. Dive into the wealth of interesting information with the twist and delectable flavors of wines. For example: Did you know white wines are made from lemon, honey and fig too? Heard that Red wines have traces of raspberry, strawberry and plums? Brace yourselves for an exhilarating wine experience you’ll never forget. 

Types of Wine Glasses

Wine Glasses are classified into four categories:-

1) White Wine – We have found a perfect reason to splurge on a whirlwind excursion with family and friends over the wide variety of White wines available in the markets. Here are the names listed below:

·         Chardonnay

·         Chenin Blanc

·         Muscadet

·         Muscat Blanc

·         Pinot Gris

·         Riesling

·         Sauvignon Blanc or Fume Blanc

·         Semillon

·         Viognier

·         White Burgundy

·         White Bordeaux

2) Red Wine- Red wines are ideal for people who like to enjoy drinking in moderation while gaining the most from their liquor consumption. Luxurious and full bodied red wine makes for a perfect feast for any special occasion.

 ·         Beaujolais

·         Bordeaux

·         Burgundy

·         Cabernet Franc

·         Cabernet Sauvignon

·         Carignan

·         Chianti

·         Grenache

·         Malbec

·         Merlot

·         Petite Sirah

·         Pinot Noir

·         Shiraz

·         Zinfandel

 3) Sparkling Wine- Champagne is synonymous with celebrations which are always welcome. Find out names of these wines given below:

·         Asti

·         Cava

·         Champagne

·         Prosecco

  4) Rose Wine – Life seems like a bed of beautiful pink roses as we sip every drop of Rose wines. You would love to know the types of rose wines are there to enjoy. The types of rose wines are mentioned below:

·         Pinot Noir

·         Sauvignon

·         Zinfandel Blush

Explore the Wine Glass

The Foot- Just like our two feet, the solid foot of the goblet helps the glass to stand straight.

 The Stem- Hold the wine glass from the stem to keep the wine cool and the wine glass smudge free.  

When our hands touch the bowl of the glass, it heats up the wine and moreover leaves the fingerprints and impressions of our hands onto the goblet. To enjoy the visual appeal of the wines, you must use the stem to hold the wine glass. 

 The Bowl - The bowl plays an important role in highlighting the tempting visuals of the drink while filling up the space by serving myriad of purposes and comes in different varieties for diversified wines. The wine glasses are slightly conical at the top than at the bottom.   Red wine has a fuller body so their glasses occupy a larger space, white wines take small amount of space in the glasses and sparkling wine glasses adjust themselves well into smaller wine glasses to retain its carbonation for best taste.

 The Rim – The rim allows a fantastic drinking experience through the cut rim which lets the wine to be poured n a free-flowing manner without any inhibitions. The rim should be soft to touch and smoothly designed to avoid any mishaps during drinking from your mouth. You may find some lesser expensive wine glasses to be bumpy or rolled up rims.

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Dessert and Fortified Wines-:

Did you know Wines can be put to delicious utilization other than simply gulping down the liquor? For foodies with a sweet-tooth, they’d love to discover the types of desserts can be made and the fortified wines that can add to the brighter spirits of fun and frolic. Read the types of varieties mentioned below:

·         Bum Wine

·         Ice Wine

·         Late-harvest Rieslings

·         Madiera

·         Marsala

·         Noble Rot Wine

·         Orange Muscat and other Muscat varieties

·         Port

·         Raisin Wine

·         Sherry

·         Vermouth