December 2nd – 8th
December 2nd – 8th
Of course wine comes from the fermented juice of grapes, but what makes wine taste the way it does and why do different varietals (grape types) have different flavour profiles and why do those same varietals taste different from country to country, region to region, vineyard to vineyard, or even patch of ground to patch of ground?
How come some wines are robust in alcohol and taste and others light in both. So, why does wine become wine rather than just grape juice? Why are some wines made from a mix of varietals and others from just one type! And just how many different types of wines and varietals are there?
It’s a big and complex area and in the UK wine is now the most popular alcoholic drink with the ’take-home’ wine market being worth in excess of £5.5 billion each year! In fact just take a walk down any major supermarket wine aisle to see, despite all the changes, just how big and complex it remains! Yes, shopping the ‘Wine Wall’ can be an intimidating process for most, which is why many people still simply go looking for the cheapest deals. But as in all things, cheap isn’t always the best option, as a little knowledge can go a long way!
So, we’ve tried to simplify the whole wine choice process, giving you the basic wine facts and tips so you can face the Wine Wall or your local restaurant wine list with some confidence and really be able to enjoy ‘Les plaisirs du vin!
National Wine Week fully endorses a responsible attitude to the consumption of wine, or any alcoholic beverage and strictly adhere to drinkaware guidelines – www.drinkaware.co.uk
National Wine Week fully endorses a responsible attitude to the consumption of wine, or any alcoholic beverage and strictly adhere to drinkaware guidelines – www.drinkaware.co.uk
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