can i put white wine vinegar in my coffee maker to clean it?
May 9, 2010
I normally used “white vinegar” this time i used “White Wine vinegar” is it ok to clean coffee maker wine vinegar. I ran like 4 pots of water through after wards, anyone think this is ok?
Sure it’s ok, vinegar is used for many different cleaning applications, coffee pots among them. As a matter of fact, I think you can use hard cider too, and if it’s hard enough you can just drink the cleaning water instead of throwing it out.
White wine sweetness spectrum?
May 9, 2010
I have recently begun to enjoy white wine at the local martini bar, and am trying to learn some basic principles to the level of sweetness. I know that I enjoy a good Riesling, which I have been told is one of the sweetest Types of White Wines. I know the spectrum goes from very dry to very sweet, and that I prefer sweeter whites. Could someone give me a easy-to-remember guide to buying and ordering white wines? Possibly list the types of common white wines from driest to sweetest? That’d be a huge help! Possibly even an identical spectrum list for red wines as well, as I plan on trying those soon. Thanks!
Dear JoeS,
You are asking for a tall order. There are far too many grapes and wines to list in a spectrum from dry to sweet. However, I am going to list a few to give you an idea along with their typical taste:
Chardonnay: Butter, melon, apple, pineapple, vanilla (if oaked, i.e. vinified in new oak aging barrels). Chardonnay can be dry or sweet. depending on fruit content and length of harvest period.
* Chenin Blanc: Wet wood, beeswax, honey, apple, almond.
* Gerwurztraminer: Rose petals, lychee, spice. Tends to be sweet.
* Marsanne: Almond, honeysuckle, marzipan.
* Meursault: Full-bodied, dry, oak.
* Riesling: Citrus fruits, petrol, honey. Tends to be sweet.
* Sauvignon Blanc: Gooseberry, asparagus. Tends to be dry.
* Semillon: Honey, orange, lime. Tends to be sweet.
* Viognier: Peach, pear, nutmeg, apricot. Tends to be sweet.
Canary wine – a sweet white wine from the Canary Islands
white Burgundy, Chablis – dry white table wine of Chablis, France or a wine resembling it
Montrachet – a white Burgundy wine. Dry white, excellent taste.
Pinot Chardonnay, Chardonnay – dry white table wine resembling Chablis but made from Chardonnay grapes
Pinot blanc – dry white California table wine made from white Pinot grapes
Sauvignon blanc – a California wine
Moselle - German white wine from the Moselle valley or a similar wine made elsewhere
Muscadet – dry white wine from the Loire valley in France
hock, Rhenish, Rhine wine - any of several white wines from the Rhine River valley in Germany (`hock’ is British usage)
sack - any of various light dry strong white wine from Spain and Canary Islands (including sherry)
Soave - dry white Italian wine from Verona
Sauterne, Sauternes – semisweet golden-colored table or dessert wine from around Bordeaux in France; similar wine from California
Chenin blanc – made in California and the Loire valley in France
Verdicchio – a dry white Italian wine made from Verdicchio grapes
Vouvray – a dry white French wine (either still or sparkling) made in the Loire valley
Yquem – a sweet white French wine, classified as the Ultimate dessert wine.
Okay, here is a short list. If you want to focus on sweet white wines, there are a few listed above. Typically White Wines should be served cold around 45 degrees to maintain the proper taste.
The amount of sweetness within a wine is based upon the amount of sugar present in the grapes prior to harvest. The sugar content is known as the Brix level. The higher the Brix level, the sweeter the wine and higher the alcohol content as approximately 55% of all sugar is converted to alcohol in the fermentation process.
I would recommend these sweet wines to try if you haven’t already:
Gewürztraminer: A German wine with a sweet and crisp taste.
Muscato: a Delicious sweet wine served cold. Muscato can be served alone or with desserts.
Late Harvest Rieslings: A sweet wine, delicious in taste as well, some describe it as Nectar of the Gods.
Sauternes: The finest French dessert wines. Typically very sweet and syrupy in texture.
The only way to learn about wines is to try them. If you visit wineries or a wine bar or try a tasting at your local wine store, you will learn about wines and which ones are dry versus sweet. Ultimately, it’s your palate which will decide are the best wines. The more you read about wines and taste them, the more you will be fascinated by the different varieties and their tastes.
I hope this was helpful to you.
Doctor K
What is a good dry white wine to drink with shrimp scampi over pasta?
May 9, 2010
My boyfriend generally hates White Wine – he’s a red fan. But I feel that white would go better with this dish. Any suggestions? If you know of a good red that would go well, please suggest that, too!
Kim Crawford 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006. Unfolds with flavors of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length. ($17.29)
This is a wonderful wine. I also favor red wines, but love this choice!
Cooking Malu Cookoff: How to make a White Wine Cheese Sauce
May 4, 2010
Just to get some practice for making YT vids, I’m going to start uploading some cooking episodes…
I can use this as some sort of YT memory log in case I forget how to make an omelette or something…
Consider this episode 2… =P
Duration : 0:4:31
Types of White Wine : Serving White & Red Wines
May 4, 2010
How to know the different characteristics of red and White Wines, know what temperature to serve them at, and how to serve them; learn more about wine in this free instructional video.
Expert: Mihály Fabók
Bio: Mihály Fabók is Sommelier at the world famous Gundel restaurant in Budapest, Hungary.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky
Duration : 0:1:45
Phantoms – Shrimp and White Wine
May 4, 2010
..with a little help from the Beaver Boys — IGNORE YOUTUBE’S INCORRECT AUDIO LABEL BS..grrrr
Duration : 0:4:52
What type/brand of white wine is good for cooking?
May 1, 2010
I know people say use whatever kind of wine you drink you use to cook. But I don’t drink wine so I have no clue whats good or not? Can anyone help?
I usually use Chardonnay or Reisling… You can get a reasonable bottle for less than $10 (probably closer to $5)…. California wineries are good (whatever you get, do NOT get a white zinfandel! It’s really a “pink” party wine)
Can I use white distilled vinegar in place of white wine vinegar ?
May 1, 2010
I ask because I have a recipe for a homemade raspberry vinegar,that calls for the White Wine kind.But the stores all only carry a small bottle of it and with as much as I need it would get a little pricey. So I was wondering since I can get regular white vinegar in bigger quantities can I use it instead.
It won’t explode or anything, you can try it. But white wine vinegar has a much more refined and pleasant taste. It won’t be the same. You can always add some white wine to white vinegar, which will be better than the straight substitution.
What white wine will go best with my special anniversary salmon dish?
May 1, 2010
I’m making a balsamic glazed salmon for my one year anniversary. The recipes calls for a bit of honey, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and garlic to glaze the salmon with.
Both my husband and I are not big fans of the taste of alcohol, in fact, a cabernet sauvignon was a little too strong for us, so we’d prefer something with a light alcoholic taste. Does anyone have any recommendations for a light White Wine to go with this special meal?
Try a Moscato D’Asti… it’s a bit sweet and bubbly like Asti Spumante, the sweet champagne made in Italy with moscato bianco grapes. It should compliment the hint of honey in the glaze, and will certainly add to the festive occasion! A good bottle should run you about $10 at BJs Wholesale Club. Not sure basic retail prices, as I only buy at discount stores. Happy Anniversary and Bon Appetit! 