Question by Ashley T: What are the best wines to use for a blind wine tasting party?
We would like to do a range of red and white wines and will probably have 20 people at the party so don’t want to have to buy really expensive wines.

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Answer by Sawyeh G
google.com

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A question asked by sbenn1941: I enjoy wines. Is there any free site that does wine tasting scoring?
I know that the Wine Spectator is there but they charge a fee. I have done a number of searches and can not find any good sites for rating wines. I drink domestic and international wines.

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Answer by mss_lauren
This one is put together by a very knowledgeable guy: you can view them all (but there’s almost 5,000) or pick by region. Hope this is what you’re looking for!!!

http://www.stratsplace.com/rogov/wine_reviews.html

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So, What is a Wine Cellar?

A wine cellar is usually a storage space for vino in bottles, or seldom in plastic canisters. Within an effective wine cellar, important elements including temperature and moisture commonly are monitored by way of a cooling and heating system. On the contrary, inactive wine cellars are generally not temperature-controlled, plus they are typically constructed below the ground to lessen climate swings. An wine cellar built above the ground is frequently referred to as a wine room, whereas a compact wine cellar, that could only hold under five hundred bottle, may well be classified as a wine closet.

Wine cellars safeguard vino from potentially damaging outside factors, supplying darkness along with a regular climate. Wines are organic, disposable food products. If it is kept totally exposed to humidity, light, variations in temperature, and heat, all sorts of wine will be ruined. While if correctly kept, wines not just preserve their level of quality but most in fact enhance in flavor, aroma, and sophistication when they mature.

Wine could very well be kept around seven to eighteen degrees Celsius given that any change in temperature are moderate. A heat range of thirteen degrees Celsius, similar to what exactly is identified in the caves employed to stash wines in France, is great for equally long term aging and short term storage of wine. Keep in mind that wines usually mature noticeably and much more slowly in a lowered temperature compared to a greater temperature. Once the climate shifts are substantive, fourteen degrees or higher, it’ll make the wine to take in air via the cork. This will considerably speed up aging. In between ten to fourteen degrees Celsius, wines will certainly age regularly.

Wine cellars may be possibly actively or passively chilled. Wine cellars that are active tend to be extremely insulated and require proper construction. They have customized chilling systems to keep up the specified humidity and temperature. Within a dehydrated environment, it may be essential to actively add humidity to the actual environment, on the other hand in the majority of aspects, it is not mandatory.

Inactive wine cellars should be situated in naturally damp and cool areas with minimal temperature variations; for instance, an underground room with a temperate and stable temperature. Passive cellars might be less expensive and could not be troubled by power outages, but they are extremely less controlled and the results may be unpredictable.

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A question asked by tuesday: What types of red wines are considered to be a dry wine?
Is Pinot Noir a dry wine? What about Cabernet Savinogn (sp?)? Thank you

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Answer by Amuse Bouche
Pinot Noir is almost always completely dry, and so is Cabernet Sauvignon. I actually answered a similar question earlier today, so I copied that answer over:

If by dry you mean without any residual sugar, then the majority of red wines on the market are dry.

Some wines seem sweet even though there is no sugar, due to a combination of alcohol, the fruit aromatics in the wine, and glycerine, as well as a sweet flavour from the oak the wine was aged in (especially brand new American oak). For this reason a number of wines from Australia, Spain, and California come across as jammy and sweet even though they are actually dry.

If you’re looking for a very dry tasting wine, I would suggest a French Cabernet Sauvignon based wine such as those from Bordeaux’s left bank. Alternatively, any robust Italian red such as a Barolo or Barbaresco which are both high in acidity, tannin and alcohol, but tend not to be sweet or fruity.

I hope that helps!

Cheers!

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A question asked by « Kitty Kat »: Not really a bar hopper here. What types of wines are usually served at a free well wine and draft?

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Answer by pitboss_ti
Generally a red and a white. Usually Pinot Noir and Charddonay

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A question asked by Cheddarchomper: how are sparkling wines different to other types of wine in regards to the wine making process?

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Answer by leslie_jordan2004
Aren’t sparkling wines just champagne that aren’t from the champagne region?

So I would imagine it would be similar to that, in that they ferment the wine a 2nd time inside the bottle.

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A question asked by thesunshineking: what country produces the best wines, and in what region, and what types of wine?

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Answer by The Alchemist
CALIFORNIA , NAPA VALLEY

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How do your homemade wines usually taste?

A question from No Chance Without Beer: How do your homemade wines usually taste?
I had a friend give me a bottle of homemade wine recently, It was really fruity, flavorsome and i really enjoyed it.

Iv never brewed my own alcohol before but after trying that wine im thinking of giving it a bash, any tips on how to make it come out tasting fruity if making wine?

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Answer by Beef
Mine usually doesn’t turn out so well, but I find that if I serve it over ice with an equal amount of Sprite, it’s not too bad.

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Question by katy_lou_who: What is a good list of food to serve at a wine tasting for red wines?
We’re having a wine tasting. I’d like to serve some appetizers to go with a Zinfandel, a Shiraz, and a Merlot. Any suggestions?

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Answer by jacqy
Merlot: full-bodied, fruity but dry. Serve with–Mild Cheeses, Strong Cheeses, Beef/BBQ, Lamb, Heavy Pasta, Poultry.

Zinfandel: Medium-bodied, rich and dry. Serve with–Strong Cheese, Sandwiches, Asian Food, Beef/BBQ, Pork/Veal, Lamb, Heavy Pasta, Poultry, Salmon/Tuna

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A Wine Tasting Tour of Malta



Maltese wine is a booming industry, and when you go on a Malta 5 star holiday you’ll be missing out if you don’t at least try a glass of Malta’s finest tipple. But for many, one glass (or bottle) is not quite enough, and that’s no problem at all. When you visit Malta you’ll easily be able to arrange a wine tasting tour at one of the country’s excellent wineries. Here’s a quick guide to what you can expect.

Why a Wine Tour?

Why bother to arrange a wine tasting tour in Malta? 5 star hotels are all well and good, but getting out and seeing the country and experiencing the culture is what it’s all about. If you like your wine then there is no better way to experience it than on a specialised tour. What if you don’t know much about wine? No problem – you’ll learn all about the best wines in Malta from the experts without having to guess your way around the menu in a restaurant.

Anyone with even a cursory interest in wine should try out a wine tasting tour in Malta. 5 star holidays are all about luxury, and what better luxury is there than wetting your whistle with some of the best reds and whites in Malta? By the end of your tour you’ll have a much better idea of what you like and what you should be ordering with your meals. You’ll also get the opportunity to take a few bottles home with you at the end and impress your friends back home with your new found knowledge.

How to Arrange a Tour

There are a number of ways that you can organise a wine tour on your Malta 5 star holiday. If you are staying in a luxury hotel then your best bet would be to arrange a tour through them. Ask at reception for details of any tours and if there are any going on then they should be able to help you arrange one. Alternatively, if you are travelling through a tour operator then there is a good chance you will be able to arrange it through them and that will probably be the easiest thing to do. You could even just organise a wine tasting tour directly through the wineries if you prefer.

Which Wineries to Visit?

There are plenty of wineries that you could visit during your Malta 5 star holiday. Although this is not a comprehensive list, you could visit Marsovin Winery in Marsa in the south of Malta, Emmanuel Delicata which is in the same area, Camilleri Wines, a slightly newer winery in Naxxar, and the Meridiana Wine Estate in Ta’ Qali. Check out any of these for a decent tour, and look around and ask for others because there are many more wineries to choose from.

What to Expect on Your Tour

All wine tours are different, but you can expect a few similarities wherever you choose to go. Many will offer tours of the vineyards, and you will probably have the option of learning about the historical significance of wine in Malta. There’s also likely to be an explanation of the wine-making process, and you may even get to visit the ageing cellars where the wine is rested before being sold. In each case you will get the opportunity to try lots of delicious wine with experts on hand to explain them to you, so you’ll certainly finish your tour a little bit more knowledgeable about fantastic Maltese wine.

By: John T. Dixon

About the Author:
John Dixon is Managing Director of Prestige Holidays, a specialist travel company who have provided a wide portfolio of Malta 5 star holidays, as well as many other destinations around the world, for over 30 years.

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