ABOUT WINE

Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of

unmodified grape juice. The natural chemical balance of grapes is
such that they ferment completely without the addition of sugars, acids,
enzymes or other nutrients. Although other fruits like apples and berries can
also be fermented, the resultant "wines" are normally named after the fruit
(for example, apple wine or elderberry wine) and are generically known as
fruit or country wine. The word "wine" derives from the Proto-
Germanic winam, an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, "wine" or
"(grape) vine", itself derived from the Proto-Indo-European stem win-o- (cf.
Ancient Greek oînos). Similar words for wine or grapes are found in the
Semitic languages and in Georgian (gvino), and the term is considered an
ancient wanderwort.

OPENING A WINE BOTTLE

There are plenty of corkscrews loaded with bells and whistles out there, but
don't fall for them: A simple, classic waiter's corkscrew - the type used in
most restaurants - is really all you need. Here's how to use it properly.
Using the corkscrew’s knife (or a serrated knife), cut around the top of the
bottle, right under the lip—turning the bottle as you go—to remove the foil.
Position the corkscrew in the center of the cork and twist in the spiral,
turning it clockwise. Don’t twist it entirely into the cork—leave a bit of the
spiral (the equivalent of one twist) showing.
Place the corkscrew’s first bottle rest onto the lip of the bottle, and lift up the
handle to pull the cork halfway out. Then place the corkscrew’s second bottle
rest on the lip of the bottle, and pull again until the cork is almost—but not
quite—out.
At this point, the cork should be loosened enough that you can work it out of
the bottle with your fingers.
For more detailed instructions, watch the video to the left.
| OPENING | POURING | STORING | READING LABELS | SERVING TEMPERATURE
SELECTING GLASSWARE | PAIRING WITH FOOD | WINE GLOSSARY (pdf) |
POURING A GLASS
Learning to properly pour a bottle of wine can help you impress your dinner
guests, or, more likely, land a restaurant job waiting tables. Either way, it
never hurts to have exquisite manners.
First, use a clean cloth napkin to wipe the mouth of the opened bottle,
cleaning it of any cork dust or debris.
Cradle the bottle in one hand, and display the label to your fellow drinkers so
they can see the maker, type, and year. If you are a waiter, display the bottle
and label directly to the person who ordered it.
Bring the mouth of the bottle just above the rim of the glass, and pour.Only
fill the glass about a third of the way up.
As you finish your pour, twist the bottle as you lift it away from the glass to
prevent dripping and wipe the top of the bottle with the clean cloth napkin.
Place unfinished white wine bottles in a wine bucket with ice to keep them
cool. If you are a waiter, be sure to ask if the guests would prefer the bottle
of white on the table.

READING WINE LABELS

STORING WINE

How To Pour a Bottle Of Wine on Howcast

How To Open a Bottle Of Wine on Howcast
How To Read a Wine Label on Howcast
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURES
SELECTING GLASSWARE
When the shelves at the chic little housewares boutique are lined with
espresso spoons, cheese forks, and beer plates, it’s easy to think they are
just trying to get another buck out of you.
On the other hand, sometimes these fancy tools for the trade make your
food and drink experiences genuinely tastier. When it comes to using the
right stemware for a particular type of wine, they’re not yanking your chain.
The right glass absolutely brings out all the right stuff in the right wine. A
good wine yearns to be adored for its looks, its smell, and its flavor and,
therefore, holds so much delicious potential for the eyes, nose, and
mouth.Professor Claus J. Riedel was the first glass designer to recognize that
the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of wines are affected by the shape of
the glass from which they are drunk.

The whole approach is not about correcting flaws in certain styles of wines,
but of achieving balance in bringing out the distinct characteristics of each
style of wine.To appreciate the beauty of wine, get glasses that are not
colored or decoratively chiseled. It's hard to explain (with words) the
difference between thin crystal and thick glass. You have to experience it to
understand.
BASIC TIPS FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT GLASSWARE FOR RED WINES
The Bowl: Wider
The bigger flavors in reds need to spread out. The wider bowl also lets in
more air, which releases bold aromas and flavors.

The Opening: Wider

Dip your nose into the wider bowl to get a load of more complex aromas.

Tip: When pouring wines, keep the wine level to the lower one-third the
glass.
This leaves lots of air and swirl room, both of which enhance the enjoyment
of your wines.

BIG REDS (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz):

Get a big bowl and a big opening.

SOFT REDS (Pinot Noir, Merlot):

Get a big bowl that narrows a tinge at the opening.

BASIC TIPS FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT GLASSWARE FOR WHITE

WINES
The Bowl: Narrower
The smaller capacity helps keep temperatures cool longer.

The Opening: Narrower

The lighter aromas waft well in a narrower glass.

SPIRITED WHITES (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay):

Get a bowl with a little room that narrows slightly at the opening.
 DELICATE WHITES (Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztiminer):
Get a narrow bowl and a narrow opening.

Hint: If you plan to serve several types of wine but don’t want to shell out
the cash
for several types of glassware, buy the generic tulip-shaped wine glasses.

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