A Wine for All Occasions
May 25, 2010
Did you know that that there are as many varieties of wine as there are grapes? When you see a wine brand, take time to study the wine’s name if only to have more information on the specific area where the grapes from which the wine was made, were cultivated.
The wine industry has become of global proportion that only a wine connoisseur would be able to have knowledge of the exact location where some wine brands are made.
While the type of grapes from which the wine was made is responsible for the difference in the taste of wines, the length of time that the skin of the grapes were left in the juice after pressing or mashing determines the color of the wine. Red wines have such color because the grapes’ skin was left for a long time after pressing. On the other hand, white wine has a lighter color because the skin was left on for only a short time.
Many people think that good wine comes with a hefty price tag. On the contrary, not all expensive wines are considered good wines and not all affordable wines are second-class wines.
As a general rule, white wine is ideal when eating chicken or fish and red wine is ideal when eating red meat like beef and lamb. However, you can drink red or White Wine with anything or on any occasion.
California produces some of the best wines. Among these are white wines like Sauvignon Blanc which is a very popular picnic wine and chardonnay, also known as the king of white wines. Among the best red wines from California are pinot noir, ideal when eating pasta which has a red sauce and cabernet sauvignon, also known as the king of red wine due to its rich taste.
The French take their wines seriously, requiring labels that will inform the buyer about the wine’s quality and vineyard. Take note that French wine manufacturers are mandated to state the company or bottler name, the volume of the bottle and the alcohol content. France is also a good source of wine. For romantic occasions, try Rose’ des Ricevs, a dry intense wine from Champagne. Eating with friends? Try Coteaux de Pierrevert, a dry white and rose wine from Provence. For all occasions, serve Cotes de Blaye et Premieres Cotes de Blaye, a white wine from Bordeaux. Wine is a global industry and is sourced from all over the world. To make an extensive list of the existing wines would be an exercise in futility. People can benefit from a list of some of the best wines in the world, some of them coming from the United States particularly in California, and from France.
Jerry Shannon
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What occasions are appropriate for wine?
When Is wine appropriate
A meal without wine is like one day without sun.
I like that!
In my humble opinion, almost all occasions are appropriate, except where you’ve got to drive, stay awake, operate machinery or make difficult decisions. As the French say; un repas sans vin est comme un jour sans soleil.
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Almost all are appropriate. It is understood that you should not drink too much and do something stupid. Only business and AA meetings are not.
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With meals? When is wine not appropriate?
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Well a wine lover is answering this question, however, here are a few occasions:
Champagne – is great with brunch on the weekend. You can also mix it with fresh squeezed orange juice to make a Mimosa
White Wine – from light and fruity to heavy and oaky, it goes with a lot of foods. The light, sweet wine, such as Reisling or Vouvray is very good as an appetizer with cheese and crackers.
Pinot Grigio is my favorite "hot summer day" wine. It’s great with a salad.
Sauvignon Blanc is my favorite wine with shellfish like Shrimp, Crab and steamed mussels.
Chardonnay is very good with Chicken and pasta dishes, even Pizza
When you get into Reds – these are my favorites – Pinot Noir is awesome with Pizza, Salmon and Sausage based meals or Pasta with Red sauce.
Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel, Malbec – all great with a steak or Prime Rib.
Wine can be used to celebrate any occasion or you can simply celebrate life with someone you care about – split a bottle!
Enjoy!
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how about now?
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Oh man, if you asked this question in Italy or France, the answer would be Morning, Noon and Night!
Generally speaking, 2 glasses per day is healthy and provides some very good benefits to the human body.
As for events, nearly anything goes…birthdays, dinner parties, holidays like Thanksgiving.
Just remember to try to match your meats – red wine with red meats, and white wine with white meats.
I would avoid wine at a Funeral…or maybe a Baby Shower since the preagnant mum wont be drinking.
I think wine wouldn’t go down so well at an Alchoholics Anonymous meeting either =)
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My former father-in-law, who grew his own in the Emilia Romagna, had a bottle at breakfast, a bottle at lunch…….etc. Never got drunk, though.
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wine drinking should be left to the individual’s choice as long as they wont harm no1 with the consequence!
my mother used to love to have any day an occassion!any guest in our door,wud mean a bottle of wine being opened! i have never ever seen her drunk tho! that’s what’s so good abt mediterraneans!! they can take their drink!!!!lol
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Any day with a ‘Y’ in in it
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