A must read for beginners! Q&A for enjoying drinking wine more
© CEBU navi SAKURA ｜ vol.21 May-Jun.｜2019
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Wine beginners, as well as those who usually drink wine, may think they know about it, but they really don’t! We will introduce basic knowledge of wine, so you can try a variety of wines and find the perfect wine for you!
What is the difference between red and white wine?
The grapes used to make red and white wine are different. For red wine, the whole grape is used. Typically for white wine, the grapes are squeezed and only the juice is used.
What dishes pair best with a red or white wine. Is “red wine: meat, white wine: fish” true?
A good rule of thumb is that red meat pairs well with red wine and white wine goes well with fish or white meat, as the red wine might overpower the flavor of certain foods. However, the most important thing when it comes to picking wine is that you have to drink wines that you love. Drink anything that makes you happy - it’s simple!
Are there any drinking manners that are should knows?
There are a few things that should or should not be done when drinking wine. For example, pouring the wine until the glass is full is not good because you want to give the wine some room to breathe. You should offer wine to others before pouring it for yourself, etc. However, drinking wine should not be viewed as a formal event. Please drink it how you like - on the beach, out of a paper cup, etc. is completely fine.
How do you store any remaining wine?
There are more than 10,000 kinds of grapes in the world that can be made into wine. So, knowing what kind of grapes you like is challenging. You have to try different types of wines to know which kind you like. Start with basic types like Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlo, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Syrah for red wines. Try Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for whites. Taste the wines and make a mental note of what you liked and what you didn’t. It will take some time and some trial-and-error to find what you like. Wines from old world wine countries, like France,Italy, Spain, etc. blend different types of grapes to produce their own interpretations of their best wines.
When buying wine, try to buy wines that have won competitions or have high review scores as then experts have already validated the wine for you.. The prizes or points are normally printed on the label.
Why do you swirl the glass before you drink it?
You swirl the wine to draw in oxygen which helps to get rid of the tannic acids which are put in the bottle to preserve the wine but can give it a bitter taste. The swirling also helps to release the aromas so you can smell the wine better.
.How do you store any remaining wine?
You should try to drink wine the day you open it. Normally,depending on the wine, you should drink red wine 30 minutes after you open the bottle. If you cannot finish the bottle, please use a wine stopper. It is an essential wine accessory to close leftover wine bottles as it’s hard to put the original corks back in the bottleneck. Even with a wine stopper, it’s best to try to drink it as soon as possible.
