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There are many wines considered to be ‘fruit wines’. These wines are received the name as they have ingredients of different types of fruits contained in them, rather than by the use of grapes. They usually will have a name referring to the type of fruit used to make the wine. Apple wine and plum wine are good examples.

However, fruit wines will not be called ‘wine’ as the term wine is designated specifically as a drink made with grapes. The name of the fruit must be in front of the word wine. This is to eliminate confusion. This also includes country wine which is the Great Britain version of fruit wine and a good indication that the wine is not made from grapes.

Many people make their own fruit wine. It can be made from any type of food that is sufficiently sweet. You might have to add a little table sugar or honey for the proper amount of sucrose.

Fruit wine is not always made from fruits. It can be produced from different plant sources that are not considered to be fruits. These types of fruit wines are often made from things like rice, dandelion, flowers, and more.

Apple wine is a German fruit wine which is made from apples. This wine is called Apfelwein in Germany. This is a form of cider that has an alcoholic content of 5.5% to 7%. Some say the taste of this wine is tart and sour. Some North Americans consume a drink in the winter months called apple cider. This most often is the very same thing but does not contain the alcoholic content. Apfelwein is often sold by the jug rather than in bottles like other wines around the world.

Wine can be produced with most fruits and berries around the world in cooler climates. It depends on the types and the amount of fermentable sugars contained inside of the fruits. Some fruits that have excessive levels of citric and malic acid can be fermented also.

Fruit wines usually need to be consumed at least a year after they are produced. These are not wines that get better as they age because of the fermentation issues. Because fruits most often need added sugars to make fruit wines these are not the natural sugars grapes have. They do not ferment the same and often need things like phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium added, which only allow the flavor to last for approximately one year.

There are many different fruits used to make fruit wines. The fruits that make the best fruit wines are elderberries, plums, peaches, blackberries, huckleberries, blackcurrants, and pomegranates. These fruit wines resemble grape wines and taste very similar.

Fruit wines are made from other fruits such as apricot, bananas, cherries, pineapple guava, and blueberries. Wines can also be made from flowers such as hibiscus, elderberry, and dandelions. Vegetables such as potatoes, rhubarb, and parsnip are also used to make fruit wines.

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Holiday Wines for Fall & Winter of 2009

As you host, or join celebrations of this season, consider some of the following suggestions. The trick to choosing great wines for your holiday party is to find something you had and liked in the past. Have more than one bottle on the table to choose from — at least two reds and two whites — with a taste variety and grape variety. Find a few wines that are crowd pleasers and are easy sipping wines. Today everyone is aware of the health benefits of red wine, and people keep asking for the red wines, more than white. Don’t shy away from offering sweet reds, sparkling reds, light reds, and really great reds.

Main course reds and whites:  Gewürztraminer and Riesling are fragrant and fruity white wines which will work well with a Thanksgiving meal. Pinot Noirs and Zinfandel are red wines with a lot of fruit and balanced tannins that will complement the varied flavors of turkey and its many side dishes.

In December, holiday tables often feature red meats, such as filet mignon or roast beef. If that’s true for you, reach for full flavored red wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is great with meat and cheese because of its complex flavor. Try a Cabernet from Chile or a Bordeaux style blend from California. Lamb lovers might try a glass of smooth, earthy Cabernet Shiraz blend.

And with your desserts and pies, Sparkling Moscato D’ Asti is a good choice. I would also recommend a nice port wine with dessert. Wine can make a dessert extra special. Lightly sweet, white dessert wines pair well with pumpkin pie. This is because pumpkin pie tends to have a savory edge, and is not overly sweet. Make sure the wine you serve is sweeter than the dessert you are pairing with.

Try to complement a slice of warm apple pie with an extra dry sparkling wine or demi sec. Extra dry actually means that the wine is a little sweet while the demi sec indicates that it is even sweeter.

Add wine to your celebrations this year. Remember that wine consumed with your food actually helps improve overall health. The key however, is to enjoy wine in moderation. One to two glasses of wine a day is a healthy habit with your meals.

There are side effects to wine too. It is not for everyone. You can get migraines, and, put on weight as wine is calorie packed. This holiday season enjoy it responsibly. Here are some tricks to cutting the calories. (1) Think before you drink. (2) Start with a nonalcoholic beverage to quench your thirst. (3) Reduce calorie and alcohol content by making a wine spritzer. (4) Plan ahead: Save some calories during the day.

 “This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!”  – D.M. Dellinger

Have a fantastic Holiday season. May all your hopes and dreams come true this holiday season. Cheers!

Antoney Manipadam is a Certified Sommelier, pursuing the Master Sommelier Certification. He Owns and operates Lake Mary Cork&Olive;, the best wine store in Lake Mary, Florida. Website: http://www.corkandolivelakemary.com

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The cold winter nights look set to stick around for a while longer yet, so chances are you’ll be keen to get back to your house as quickly as possible once the working day ends and not leave it until the next morning!

And having a nice bottle of something to look forward to on a chilly evening makes life even better. Every house should have a well-stocked wine rack and these days you don’t need to spend a fortune to spoil yourself. There is an incredible choice of wines available in the UK – something to suit every taste whether you’re a wine novice or a long-time lover of the grape.

Some people are put off drinking wine because they’re embarrassed about not being an expert, but wine doesn’t need to be stiff and complicated, it should be fun and enjoyable. And now thanks to the internet you can visit online stores which carry hundreds of varieties of wine from across the world.

Buying online gives you the opportunity to really expand your horizons as far as wine is concerned. Make a few clicks with your mouse and soon you can be trying a merlot with serious character from the Curico Province in Chile; a chardonnay bursting with butter, honey and citrus fruits from Stellenbosch in South Africa’s Western Cape or a pinot noir from the heart of the Napa Valley in California.

People who try and buy Fairtrade products wherever possible might also be surprised by the selection now available from online wine merchants. And the availability of Fairtrade wines is constantly growing as more producers have their products certified and word spreads across the world.

Alongside the enormous you get by buying wine online, there are a number of other benefits. The top retailers will offer a detailed explanation of each wine, what foods it would compliment for example, or an idea of the flavours contained within. There are no queues when you get to come to pay and you won’t need to carry heavy boxes of bottles home as deliveries are made straight to your door.

It really is a great time to think about buying wine online as it’s not just high street stores that are tempting people in with new year sales. There are also online wine merchants offering deals aplenty, making it the perfect time to treat yourself and buy wine for a special occasion or if you’ve managed to keep a free calendar after the hectic delights of Christmas, simply buy drinks for a cozy night in. Whatever you’re plans, you’re bound to find a special bottle that’s right up your street.

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On cold winter nights, sitting in front of a warm, cozy fire with a nice glass of wine is a pleasant way to enjoy this season. A glass of port wine can help create a special evening.

Wine facts

Due to conflicts between France and England in the mid 15th century, England was looking for alternatives to French wine. Spain and Portugal were happy to oblige. Portugal added a spirit (about 20 percent alcohol) to help stabilize their wine shipments to England. These fortified wines quickly grew in popularity in England.

The Portuguese seaport where these shipments were made is Oporto and is where port wine was born. English wine merchants set up warehouses in Oporto, which helps explain why English sounding names (Warre’s, Graham’s and Dow) are brands of Portuguese port wine.

Red port wines are divided between ruby and tawny styles. Port wine is barrel aged the same as regular wine, but clear alcohol is added to the barrel during the wine’s fermentation process. This creates a high alcohol wine (20 percent) that is sweet. At this stage, the winemaker evaluates the quality of the wine and decides whether it will be a ruby or tawny port.

Ruby port tends to be made from lower quality wine and is aged in stainless steel vats for one to five years. This wine is young and sweet and has a ruby red color. These wines are bottled and will continue to age, like a regular red wine.

Tawny ports are made from the higher quality lots of wine and are aged in wood barrels for seven or more years. During this barrel aging process, the seal is intentionally offset to allow minor amounts of air into the barrel. The wine will eventually become oxidized and its aging process will stop.

These ports gain a candied, caramel and hazelnut character and are similar to Spanish sherry in weight and complexity. This wine will not age further in the bottle. Tawny port is bottled with less than 10 years of age, aged 10 years and aged 20 years plus.

Food pairings

Ruby port’s youthful, sweet and fruity nature is a great match with dark chocolate and dark-colored fruit such as black cherries, blackberries. Tawny ports pair beautifully with blue cheese, crí¨me brulee, almond biscotti, dried apricots or pears and foods with honey, nut and caramel flavors. The classic English pairing is a slice of Stilton blue cheese and walnuts with a glass of Tawny port.

Bill’s wine picks

(With suggested retail prices)

Ficklin Vineyards Tinta Ruby Port: $15

De Krans Cape Tawny (South Africa): $15

Yalumba Antique Tawny (Australia): $17

Graham’s Six Grapes Ruby Port: $22

Warre’s Otima Tawny Port 10 (years): $24

Wine of the Month

De Krans Cape Tawny Port Wine

Suggested retail price: $15

Both the Wine Spectator and Robert Parker agree this South African port wine is a wonderful value.

The Wine Spectator describes this Tawny as offering “cinnamon, date, caramel and buttered pecan notes that stay fresh on the long, fine-grained finish. Nicely done.” Robert Parker describes this elegant Port as having a “complex, rich nose of spices and coffee beans” and will be a delight to drink over the next six years.

Bill Garlough is a Level 1 Master Sommelier and an owner of My Chef Catering in Naperville, IL, the winner of the U.S. Chamber’s 2007 Small Business of the Year award. Bill can be reached at My Chef or bgarlough@mychef.com

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Wally’s Wine & Spirits, Zagat’s #1 Wine Store in LA, Is having its Winter Tent Sale Three days only Friday February 12th through Sunday February 14th From 9am to 5pm This is the biggest wine sale of the year, Everything under the tent is up to 80% off! All our Bordeaux… All our Burgundy… All our Vodka, Scotch and Tequila… It’s ALL ON SALE! Wines available for under $2! Specialty food for as little as 99 cents! 2107 Westwood Boulevard. One block north of Olympic. For more information visit us at wallywine.com We will not be undersold! Collector’s welcome. No restaurants. No retailers. Must be 21 or older.

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