High-end corks are handmade. Decantering opens the wine through aeration, allowing the wine to display its full range. Dry yet sweet whites complement fish, chicken and pork dishes. At sea, brutes have raided wine barrels. The Romans cooked grape juice in lead pots to sweeten their wine… and to poison their wine. In cooler climates, cabernet sauvignon tends to produce wines with blackcurrant notes that can be accompanied by green bell pepper notes, mint and cedar which will all become more pronounced as the wine ages.
Red wines usually trump whites in alcohol content. Women have a higher fat content than men. What does this have to do with wine? Because fat doesn't absorb alcohol, women get drunk faster. Acidity is a key element in a wine's longevity. Oak imparts vanilla, toast, caramel and coffee.
Smoky is usually a byproduct of oak barrels, or, less often, of drunken arson. Pursing your lips and inhaling some air while the wine is still on your palate is also a nice way to spread the more complex flavors through your sinuses. Well-regarded sparkling wines include Espumante from Portugal, and Asti from Italy. Roll the wine around your mouth with your tongue and note the different flavors. The Romans named Sangiovese after the blood of Jupiter; that must have been some hangover. Boxes, while repugnant, hold viable vinos. Rütteln.
Swine and wine pair well. Serve dry Semillon with clams, mussels, or pasta salad. Red wine was associated with blood by the ancient Egyptians. The concept of foie gras begs a brash blanc. Research shows that white wines keep lung tissues healthy. Starts strong on the tongue with explosions of plum, floral, fruits. An inimitable flavor is found in barrels.
