Saturday, March 18, 2006

Wine Appreciation

A brief introduction on how to appreciate drinking red and white wines was on the menu today and I have to say I learned quite a bit about wines. Below are some notes I have taken:

White wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon) -> served chilled
Red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Pinot Noir) -> served in any way

1. Hold glass at stem -> so body temperature won't affect the wine
2. Twirl correctly
3. Smell with nose inside glass

Recommended red wine for beginners: Merlot
Dessert wine/ice wine alternative: Noble Cuvee

Good wines should taste like anything but grapes!