Unless you’re a wine aficionado, you may only have a vague idea of the differences between white, red, and rosé wine. While it’s true that all three do share some characteristics, it’s also true that there are some very large differences between the three, and it doesn’t all have to do with taste, though that is one of the biggest differences. Some people may wonder why it matters to know the difference between the three. Choosing the wrong wine to go with a meal, especially in a social setting, can be a major faux pas in some social circles.
All wines are made from grapes, and this is where the differences between the different types of wines begin. There are actually six different types of wines: white, red, rosé, sparkling, dessert, and fortified wines. However, white, red, and rosé wines are the most popular. One of the sparkling wine, especially champagne, is also fairly popular, especially at events like weddings.
White wines have very little pigmentation, and almost all white wines are made from white grapes. However, black grapes can also be used because their juices are actually clear. The grape skin is removed before the wine is fermented. White wines vary in taste—some are quite dry, while others are fairly sweet. There are a number of popular white wines, including Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. White wines work well with pork, fish, and chicken, among other things.
Wine makers use black grapes to make red wine, as well, but unlike , red wine has a red or sometimes even a blue colour to it. This colour comes from the grape skins, which are kept with the juice during the fermentation process. These skins include tannins, a polyphenol that causes a dry feeling in the throat and mouth. These tannins also make red wine last longer, so it can be aged longer than white wine. Red wines include Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Red wine is perfect for red meat, pasta, and grilled food of all types.
Some people have never heard of rosé wines. This is because they are sometimes called pink wines or blush wines. They are also made from black grapes, but unlike red wines, the skins are removed after a few hours. This gives the wine a slight pink colour and a bit of that dry taste caused by tannins, but not as much as red wine. Rosé wines are usually pretty sweet, although traditional rosé wine from Europe is some of the driest wine available. Rosé wines include White Merlot and White Zinfandel.
Finally, champagne is a type of sparkling wine that is usually drunk on New Year’s Eve and at major events. Technically, a sparkling wine can only be called champagne if it is made from grapes from the Champagne region of France. The major difference between champagne and other wines is that champagne contains carbon dioxide. This is what gives champagne and other sparkling wines their bubbles.
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But this is not about what wine to serve for the big meal. Since the Christmas dinner is not as consistent as the Thanksgiving dinner, it is more difficult to offer suggestions. Sure, some still roast a turkey, but more and more, people are dining on roast beef, roast pork, ham or, this being Southern California, Mexican dishes are often the norm. If you need help with pairing your food with the perfect type of wine, La Maison Gourmet has done all the work for you right .
This is all about two major issues that come up each Christmas Season. I am not referring to gifts for the family, but how to handle the wine choices at the company holiday party, for one. And if you should be so lucky, what wine to serve at the holiday party you agreed to host; the one that sounded like such a great idea when it was planned during Thanksgiving dinner.
So here you are at the company Christmas party, or perhaps a friend or co-worker’s home for a cocktail party. There is little chance that the wine you normally would enjoy will be served. Thus, you are not surprised when you get there and don’t recognize the wine being served.
What better way to venture off on a different path than when your only other choice is to not drink wine at all? And this way, you don’t have to spend your own money while you experiment.
So, for you red wine drinkers out there, saunter up to the bar and order a Chardonnay. And those of you who can’t understand the appeal of red, ask the bartender if he would pour you a small taste of that Central Coast Pinot Noir, and then you may understand why the movie Sideways became so popular.
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Planning your own party evening presents itself with a whole new set of problems. You remember what you went through at the party you attended, right? Well, now the shoe is on the other foot and it is up to you to serve wines that would be worthy of your own palate, yet not break the bank.
Sure, you could go the least expensive route and buy cases of wine that might cost less than a single bottle. Or fill up with the “sales” from the local warehouse wine outlet who are often offering wines that they have not been able to sell because the big, mass production wine companies made too much. You may save some money, but nobody will leave your party commenting on your wine choices.
This is not about impressing your friends, but the perfect time to realize that you don’t have to bust the budget on your wine offerings. With so many great choices available, I could not begin to list them all here. I am going to try and keep it as simple as possible by offering three types of wine, offering suggestions only for reference.
For starters, a white wine that is easy drinking and blends well with almost anything. As a bonus, white wines are often less expensive than reds, so you can often trade up and get a nice quality wine for half of what it may cost in red. You can get great deals from all over the world, with the Aussies and New Zealanders doing great things with Sauvignon Blanc. If you want to stay with domestic, Hoopla Chardonnay from Napa is a great buy right now, and the white wine lovers will thank you.
Choosing the red wine selection for the evening can be a little trickier. You may have noticed that I said two red wine choices. Red wine sales exceed white wine, and it may surprise you, but even among women. So you need to be able to serve a wider spectrum of tastes, and satisfy them with only two choices, not an easy task. Here is where you may want to consult with your local wine merchant, and I can’t recommend anyone more highly than these . Not only will they give you honest answers, they fully understand the meaning of the word budget!
To get you thinking of some options before you talk with them, let me offer my thoughts. First, you want a red wine that is easy to drink, light and accessible. One that immediately comes to mind is Pinot Noir, as mentioned above. Those from Washington State or the Central Coast of California are always winners. Forgetting the old days of “Hearty Burgundy”, you could also try original Pinot Noir, the wines from Burgundy, France.
Staying in France for the moment, Beaujolais-Villages wines are also delicious, fruity, easy drinking red wines that fit perfectly in a casual evening party setting. And for those who like their wines slightly chilled, like most white wine drinkers, Beaujolais can be lightly chilled. Beaujolais has been called “the only white wine that happens to be red”. But please, do not mix up this wine with Beaujolais-Nouveau, a wine that is released one or two months after it has been harvested, normally, the third Thursday in November.
The third choice would be a more substantial red wine, the one that your guests would choose after they have tried the others. Of course there will be those that choose this style first, but that would be there mistake. By skipping your other choices, they would have lost out on a great opportunity to try new wines.
Here you have even more choices than you think. Of course will be on your list of options, and rightfully so. But this could be used as a time to introduce your friends to wines from other parts of the world. Both Chile and Argentina offer excellent value in Cabernet, as well as Malbec and Syrah.
In California, winemakers seemed to have discovered the beauty of Syrah. They have caught up with the Australian’s in that respect. Sure, the Australian version is called Shiraz, but it is the same grape. Just be careful, as there is much Shiraz on the market that really should be sold as bulk, or jug wine.
I could go on, because I have not even mentioned the great values coming out of Spain for example. Or the wines of Oregon, Italy, Germany, South Africa, even Canada. Heck, I hear the wines from the Niagara Peninsula are great, and I am looking forward to trying the wines from the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Then there is the emergence of wine growing in Eastern European countries – is anyone ready for a Tokaj wine from Hungary? Maybe next year!
Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines reflect our commitment to crafting fine wines from our estate Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine country. We endeavor to craft the best California wine possible from each vintage, showcasing the flavors of Margarita Vineyard and the larger excellence of Paso Robles wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in our estate Margarita Vineyard, where the varietal benefits from one of the longest growing seasons in the Paso Robles appellation. Here, eight miles northeast of the city of San Luis Obispo and just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean, our California Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieve full ripeness while maintaining exceptional balance and structure the defines the resulting Cabernet Sauvignon wine. The 2006 vintage has earned numerous positive wine reviews and was called a “great buy” by the Wine Spectator Online as one of their best wines under $20. Other Cabernet ratings include a “Good Value” designation from the Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine.
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We invite you to taste and buy Cabernet at our tasting room in Santa Margarita. We even have discount wines available during special events, and we offer vineyard tours on the first and third Saturdays of each month. You may also join a wine club—specifically, our A-List wine club. We focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, but our tasting room is also a great place to find a California wine gift, California wine map, Cabernet Sauvignon wines and even unusual wines such as Malbec and Petit Verdot.
Think of a traditional European meal and a tall glass of chilled clear wine, set on a table under a blue Mediterranean sky comes easily to the mind. From a humble beverage made by farmers trying to preserve grape juice, wine making has come a long way through the centuries. The world over, no sophisticated meal is complete without a wine list and white wines are a favorite as it is available as dry, sweet and semi-sweet selections. A bottle of wine lends an aura of mystery and grace to the meal while pleasing the palates of the most health-conscious.
Wine making is a complex and many layered system with the wine-makers often dedicating their entire lives to perfecting the process. Super-premium wines are the most expensive of all food available today, and outstanding vintages dominate the highest end of the food market and are a collector’s item. Wines from the best vineyards may sell for thousands of dollars a bottle. White wines actually cover a wide range of different tastes and colors. White wines range from the clear whites to golden yellows, and taste that vary from dry to sweet, they are the wines that are defined by their light color, body, and complex taste.
Colour in white wine does vary, often from the type of grape, occasionally from the use of wood. White wine is an integral part of many European and Mediterranean cuisines, from the traditional simple daily meal to the most stylish. Wine accompanies and enhances the food with its flavour. White wine is extremely popular as it suits every meal, and is classified as a light wine because it has only 10-14% alcohol by volume. The light acidic yet fruity flavour of wine balances rich and sweet dishes. Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are all famous white wines and each has a very characteristic taste and aroma. Though no wine ever tastes of grapes, the kind of grape determines the taste and aroma of the final wine.
White wine is made from both dark grapes and white ones. The clear colour is due to the process. Whereas red wine is made by fermenting the grapes along with the skin and seeds, white wine is made by separating the skin from the juice. The pigmentation of the skin or seeds is not allowed to colour the juice but the very dark skins give a faint colour to the wine, which is called ‘blush’. White wine is drunk chilled in a tall fluted glass, so that the warmth from the hand of the drinker does not elevate the temperature of the wine contained in the glass. Like all wines, sometimes the label contains directions to aerate the wine so that it ‘breathes’ and thus enhances the taste while drinking. This is more common in younger wines.
The health benefits of wines is profound as is well demonstrated by the French, who are traditional wine drinkers, enjoy a low level of heart disease, even though their diet consists of high levels of fat in the diet. Research has attributed this positive trend to the beneficial chemicals released by the grapes during fermentation. Studies suggest that risk of cancer is reduced with wine, and the presence of various antioxidants and valuable chemicals make it a very desirable part of a meal, as is demonstrated.
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From wine elves to classy pitchmen, American winemakers have tried just about everything to challenge the dominance of French vintners. And yet, with infamous labels like Ripple and Thunderbird, Yankee wines had long endured the reputation of being good for just one one thing—getting blitzed. So it must have seemed like a cruel joke in 1976 when a British wine merchant arranged The Paris Tasting, a one-of-its-kind competition that pitted mighty France versus lowly America in a blind taste test judged entirely by Gallic wine experts. But as viewers of the movie Bottle Shock and the documentary Mondovino can tell you, the unthinkable happened: America took home top honors for both red and white wine. The Paris Tasting made Mike Grgich an instant legend, but back then, even the maker of the winning white couldn’t believe he had won. “I said are you sure it’s me?” recalls Grgich. How could this American, an immigrant who fled communist Yugoslavia, shock the world? The French wanted to find out, so Jean-Noël Fourmeaux, an official government wine taster became a wine spy. He headed to California to discover how, in the span of a couple of decades, American winemakers progressed from Thunderbird to Grgich’s award-winning white. Fourmeaux encountered a freewheeling atmosphere of technological and cultural innovation—one that attracted the likes of Squire Fridell of Glen Lyon Vineyards, a winemaker who has his own reason for smiling at America’s emergence as a leader in wine … Video Rating: 4 / 5
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There’s a lot of talk about wine bottle refrigerators online these days and many people are wondering what the big deal is. Do you really need a special fridge just for your wine? What if you only drink red wine? Isn’t your regular fridge good enough? If you’ve been wondering just what is the point of all this wine fridge talk, then let’s answer some of those questions and get it out there.
Do you really need a wine bottle refrigerator? The answer is no. Not if you aren’t particular about your wine. You see, wine fridges are designed specifically for those who appreciate a good bouquet. Those who can taste the difference in the subtle nuances of a bottle of wine that has been treated well and one that has been agitated too much and exposed to light and vibrations.
Wine refrigerators are for those who cherish wine and care about the presentation. For everyone else, the regular fridge is just fine for shoving your wine into. There’s no reason to worry if you don’t care about slight flavor changes and just want to serve a bottle of wine.
Wine bottle refrigerators are carefully designed and built to avoid vibrations. The cooler has a damper on it to keep things nice and smooth running so the wine won’t be jarred or vibrated, something that can actually change the flavor of the wine and break it down on a minute level. Light also affects the wine and so in a regular fridge, you are going to have an issue with this since it is constantly being opened and exposed to bright light. With a proper cooler, you won’t need to worry about this.
Other reasons a specifically designed fridge is a good idea is that you are essentially mimicking a wine cellar. Since most people don’t have a real wine cellar these days, it’s a good idea to have something that is similar in a smaller size. You might not be able to dig out a cellar in your basement, but a wine fridge can do the trick and keep your wine, red or white at the correct serving temperature and ensure that it is at its best flavor.
Your wine, if it matters to you, should be cared for correctly. For the average person who is only drinking the wine to be posh or get drunk, a wine bottle refrigerator isn’t important and the fridge will do just fine. However, if you want to be sure that your wine is chilled to the correct serving temperature (even red wine should be slightly cooled), then a wine cooler is a good idea.
Are you serious about your wine? Then a could be an excellent idea. Find out more on my wine cooler page and learn which cooler would be best for your situation.
