Every year, billions are spent in buying the best wines of the world. Consumption has increased with more people using it daily or during special events. These growing trends have attracted thousands of producers aiming to benefit from the expanding market.
These drinks have been in use for decades but in some cultures their use is getting accepted with time. Despite having been in existence for many years some buyers and consumers are still in the dark on how to know excellent brands. Tasting in this industry remains a subjective art with taste and preferences varying from one person to the other. Read the rest of this entry »
Dr. Carole Meredith did extensive research on the history of chardonnay using DNA profiling and discovered that they are a member of the pinot family. Through her research she proved that chardonnay grapes were as a result of cross pollination between Pinot grapevines and Gouais Blanc vine. According to the history, the grapes came to be known as chardonnay because they originated from a village which had the same name in the Maconnais. Maconnais is found in the famous Burgundy region in France. Chardonnay wine was later distributed all over France by the Cistercian Monks who are believed to be the first people to grow chardonnay vineyards for mass production. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether it’s white or red wine, you can not keep your wine collection “just somewhere in your basement”. On the contrary, a decent wine cellar is very important. Doing this you should cinsider the temperature and humidity. Large temperature fluctuations and sharp smells are not desirable in a good cellar.
Temperature of your wine cellar
The ideal temperature for storing wine is between 14 and 18 ° C. The great Bordeaux wines are preferably stored at a temperature of 14 ° C, but that is not an absolute must.
The most important thing in your wine cellar is that it is not subject to temperature fluctuations, because that is what made the wine loses its qualities.
Humidity of your wine cellar
It is important to keep humidity below a certain wine as the cork from drying out. There is also the possibility that the lights begin to rot wine boxes and labels are affected by the moisture.
The ideal humidity for your cellar is between 60% and 80%. Read the rest of this entry »
The chardonnay grape is a grape that occurs throughout the world, France , California, Uruguay, Australia, South Africa, Chile and Austria. The grape has a remarkable adaptability as climate and soil are concerned.
It is a white grape, suitable for winemaking and maturation in wood. It is also a precocious grape that is resistant to heat but also cold can. This grape is often used for sparkling wines like champagne. It gives solid, full wine with character and a delicate bouquet. The grape can produce very different wines, from Chablis to a Saint-Veran from the south of the Burgundy region. It is related to the other the burgundy and champagne grapes pinot blanc, which are very similar. Chardonnay has a different taste. It is also known as Weisser klevner mentioned (in Alsace), Pinot Blanc Chardonnay, Beaunois and auvernat blanc.
Compared with Sauvignon Blanc flavor and aroma are not particularly powerful. In colder climates, it has a green apple flavor, milder temperature zones in a melon flavor and warm temperature zones in the wine tastes of exotic fruits such as pineapple and mango. Chardonnay ripens fairly early and can fetch a high alcohol content, making it deceptively sweet. A good chardonnay vinified will have a long finish. The chardonnay grape is ideal for making wines that are aged in oak barrels. Wine with this ‘timber Education’ gets its vanilla flavor.
Usually, a good half chardonnay wine fermentation had called malolactic fermentation. This is name it get because it refers to smelling green apples, venomous malic acid is converted into the milder lactic acid. Read the rest of this entry »