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How To Become an Effective Wine Taster



The popularity of wine spreads all over the world. This drink loved by all, is perhaps one of the oldest alcoholic beverages available. A true wine lover not only loves to drink it, but also loves to serve it to other people. For a wine connoisseur, a wine rack is a must to have in his house. Wine racks are both decorative as well as utilitarian. It is for holding your collection of different wine bottles, and for many it is like a display which they always are proud of.



Millions of people all over the world are drinking wine but only few know how to recognize or distinguish its characteristics. Today, wine tasting parties are organized to bring together all wine lovers and test their expertise. It takes a lot of experience and exposure before a person can be called a wine expert. However, becoming one is surprisingly easy. Here are some tips on how to become an effective wine taster:



1. Preparing the tongue.



Obviously, the tongue plays a major role in wine tasting. It contains taste buds that are responsible in detecting if food or drinks being eaten are bitter, salty, sour, or sweet. To make them work as intended, swish wine around the mouth, this will signal the tongue to get ready in identifying the wine.



2. Preparing the sense of smell.



75% of taste is actually dictated by the sense of smell. Aside from the tongue, the nose will also play an important role in tasting a wine. Wine experts know that it isn???t a good idea when tasting a wine while having a running nose or colds because it will affect their sense of taste. In smelling the wine, it is necessary to swirl it first. This will release molecules that produce aroma.



3. Examining the wine???s appearance.



To determine color of the wine, pour it in a clear glass and use white paper or tablecloth for background. This procedure will give you an idea about the age of the wine. For example, when white wine appears whiter it means it contains more flavors and it may be vintage. On the other hand, red wines appear lighter as they age.



4. Evaluating the wine.



After following the first 3 steps, it is time to evaluate the wine. In order to do so, these questions must be answered: Is wine rich or light? Is it too harsh or too smooth? Does it have pleasant aftertaste? Is it too dry?



The answers will lead the wine taster to decide if the taste is appropriate for a specific brand or type of wine.



To become an expert wine tester, you need to taste several wines. It would help to keep notes on the impression and labels of each wine. This would make the identification process easier and more accurate. Learning this skill requires a lot of time and experience. Do not be in a hurry to learn it, take time to enjoy while doing so.



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Another great 2000 Burgundy under Dufouleur's "Louis Affre" label. This Fixin Premier Cru demonstrated exceptionally sweet, concentrated Pinot fruit when tasted in February (2002). The wines of Fixin are often known for being on the 'light' side, however many of the better vineyards share the qualities of the best of their neighbor, Gevrey-Chambertin. The "Clos du Chapitre" is certainly a dry red wine of high breeding, with the power and depth of a fine Gevrey. Great gift from France! FCA00 FCA00


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Wood Wine Cabinets?Welcome To The Club!


When we first leave the nest and head off to start that great adventure known as adulthood, a set of lavish wood wine cabinets are not even practical because it isn?t even legal for us to drink yet. However, even if were late bloomers and did not leave until we were over 21, there are still a lot of furniture purchases that need to be made before we can realistically think about a wine rack?let alone a beautiful cabinet. However, as we age and advance in our careers, our tastes and bank accounts hopefully mature. Whereas we might have had some fun at parties listening to loud music and perhaps even drinking beer, there comes a point when we start to appreciate the finer things in life.

Premium wood wine cabinets are not just about storage. After all, wine racks are certainly less expensive and serve the same primary function. However, whereas a wine rack provides little to no security against the curiosity of young children, you can use beautiful wood wine racks to keep the children out of things until they reach a more appropriate age. Typical wine racks just seem to present too much temptation sometimes for the intense curiosity and adventurous spirit of childhood.

However, even if the children are grown or have reached ages when such concerns are unwarranted, you will still want to consider shopping for wood wine cabinets for one very simple but important reason?they are simply gorgeous!! There are a number of materials to choose from when looking for lavish wood wine cabinets including oak and even cherry wood. These ornate and highly refined pieces of furniture provide far more than simple wine storage?they literally add a very distinct and stylish decorative element to any space in your home.

So, as you have graduated into adulthood and now find yourself truly enjoying some of the finer things in life (you know, all those crazy ?fuddy duddy? things that our parents did!), isn?t it time you took your wine storage above the stage of a simple rack sitting atop your counter? Lavish wood wine cabinets not only hold your bottles and corkscrew, they are also a great place to store your favorite classes and other accessories. Luxurious wood wine cabinets are the perfect accessories that mark your ascension into the club that is adulthood!


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