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Interesting Tidbits About Vino

Sooner or later, you will fall like Alice down the hole into the land known as wine. Don’t worry. It is a tasty and satisfying trip. Here is a “travel guide” on some wine things you might want to know.

1. From Grapes to the Bottle – How many grapes does it take to make wine? A lot. A ton of grapes produces just over 700 bottle of wine on average. The specific amount, however, depends on the size of each grape. Bigger ones produce more juice.

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. Beaujolais Wines – The Beaugolais wines are from the southern most region of Burgandy in France. The wines are noted for their uniqueness and are made from gamay grapes.

5. Julienas Beaujolais – A rich and powerful vintage. Unique among wines, it is considered a spicy vintage. The name is derived from Julius Caesar.

6. Tannin and Vino – Tannin comes from the skin of grapes. It adds to the sharpness of the wine, particularly red wines. Too much tannin can render a wine overpowering, while to little can render it bland.

7. Are Vintages Important – In the old days, the vintage of a wine was important as it defined the growing season for the grape. Bad seasons equated to less than stellar wine. With modern technology, this is really no longer the case.

8. Wine Bar Tastings – When it is time to find new vintages, try visiting a wine bar. The bars offer small tastings of a wide selection, which lets you determine what you like before going out and buying.

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. Finding Beaujolais Wine – The French Beaujolais wine can be hard to find. Why? The word is not included on the labels. Instead, just the village and producer are.

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.