For a growing number of people, getting into wine tasting is an attractive idea. The fact that you can sample many varieties of wine, meet new people and attend enjoyable events either at the winery or at social gatherings stands as good reasons why many people are interested. However, there is another side to [...]
“Discover Everything You Need To Know About Wine In The Yarra Valley”
Even if you have never attended a wine tasting event, it’s almost certain that you have seen images of otherwise classy looking people spitting their vino into a bucket. It may seem at odds with the tone of the event, but in wine tasting circles, it is something that is very much an accepted [...]
One of the great things about wine tasting events is that they can be done with just a couple of friends and a few bottles of wine, or on a grander scale, which usually means groups of 10 or more. While the basic set-up and scenarios are the same no matter the group size, [...]
For most people, wine tasting is nothing more than a hobby, but it is one that can be used to lure new clients to your business, or even turn the act of wine tasting into a business in its own right. In order to do either of those, there are a few definite things [...]
It has become a tradition in many social gatherings to celebrate any special occasion by drinking that aristocrat of bubbles – champagne. Champagne, as we know and love it, comes exclusively from the Champagne region of France. This wine has evolved from being a pale, pinkish still wine to the sparkling wine that we [...]
A common ritual in both wine tasting and fine dining is to cleanse the palate. The theory is that it is easier to appreciate all the complex and varied flavors that you are sampling if you clear one taste from your senses before attempting the next. Begin your wine tasting with a clean sense [...]
Wine tasting is something done by professionals to determine the best wines for retailers. It is also a pastime enjoyed by hobbyists who do it for enjoyment. Being around professionals and experienced hobbyists can be a bit intimidating, but as long as you know the basics of how to taste wine, you will learn [...]
There is a lot to know about grapes if you want to know all about wine. Grapes are the largest fruit crop on our planet. Grapes are the main fruit used in making wine. They are also grown for table use and raisins. There are currently over 10,000 documented varieties of grapevines, Genus Vitis, [...]
Finding the right combination of wine and food can bring about a more satisfying and tasteful way to enjoy a meal. But understanding what combination of wine and food, as well as knowing the type of wine and when to serve it can be somewhat daunting given the wide variety of possibilities present. What [...]
In keeping with notes on wine tasting and all about wine, we need to remember to keep in mind the quality and the price of each wine, after all it is all about the wine. The wine tasting notes for this week are for another four and relate to drinking wines for celebrating, so [...]
This week’s tastings – Everyday wines ranging from $19 – $29 Starting with the sparkling white – Yarra Burn Pinot Noir Chardonnay, 2006. The grapes for this Sparkling Pinot Noir are source mainly from the Upper Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. The nose is of distinct white stone fruit and citrus. The delicious aged Chardonnay [...]
There is something debonair and sophisticated about a man who knows his wines and who is at home savouring and drinking the “nectar of the gods.” What may not be very obvious to many is that this is a skill that can be learned and mastered beyond just knowing that red wines go with [...]
There are a number of different ways to approach the tasting of wines, with some folks preferring a small gathering of friends who will taste 3 or 4 wines, all the way up to a blind tasting that plays more on the fun aspect of the event. One style of tasting that is very [...]
Have you ever wondered about the art of wine tasting? Have you ever wanted to be an expert at wine pairing? Do you want to hone the sacred craft of the wine taste? You aren’t alone! Many beginners can feel intimated by the hobby, but with a firm grasp of the basic techniques used [...]
My husband, daughter and I,visited Yarrawood Estate. It was on a wet Sunday afternoon. Yarrawood is a winery just out of Yarra Glen on the Kinglake side (Number 1275 if you are using a Navigational system) Melba Highway. We were greeted by three smiling faces behind the tasting counter, which also services the café. [...]
From the Greeks an age ago, wine has enjoyed popularity as that most celebrated of drink; a good wine can convey emotions, set the tone for an event, and compliment the perfect meal. Choosing your wine from a selection as diverse and numbered as grains of sand on a beach, then, can be a [...]
Once you have decided to know all about wine, the next thing to do is to learn how to wine taste and become familiar with the “nectar of the gods” where it counts the most – in your mouth and through your nose. You can start learning how to wine taste by holding a [...]
If you plan to go to a winery for a wine tasting, it is important that you understand the etiquette, which includes how to taste. There is a proper way to do this as this ensures you get the full flavor of the wine during your visit. This is what makes tasting different wines [...]
Whenever you have guests in your home it’s always a good idea to have some snacks available for your guests, but what you have on offer really depends on what the event is. The one thing that might be a little different is a wine tasting evening in the home, as all that is [...]
