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Port houses finding 2011 vintage hard to follow | decanter.com
Port houses finding 2011 vintage hard to follow | decanter.com.
We explored and tasted port wines today. What connections did you make between the lecture, tasting and article?
Germany
What you need to know and more can be found through these sites. Dedicated time to learning about German wines will pay off for years to come.
http://www.vdp.de/en/vdp/klassifikation/the-refined-vdpclassification/
How Armegnac is Distilled
The Official Armagnac website is filled with great information. Look at these two pages:
http://www.armagnac.fr/learn and http://www.armagnac.fr/distillation-and-ageing
View this stop action video for a better understanding of how Armagnac is distilled:
Champagne vs. Prosecco and more French Wine
I do not really love that the wines are being compared as they are only similar in that they are both sparkling wines. That said, this is a good way to learn about both. Please share your thoughts with the class about sparkling wine. Do you have a favorite?
http://winefolly.com/review/champagne-vs-prosecco/
While you are at it, why not think about more sparkling wine Wine Folly French Sparklers
http://winefolly.com/review/sparkling-wines-france-much-champagne/
Fun Facts about Madeira
Taste profiles: caramel, walnut oil, peach, hazelnut, orange peel, and burnt sugar.
A dessert wine that pairs well with dark chocolate, nuts (almonds), and berries.
Generally about 17-20% alcohol content.
Tingly sensation on the center of the tongue is due to sugar and alcohol.
Popular cooking wine, great with mushrooms. Preferable to cook with madeira wines sold in a wine store.
Madeira has a long shelf life, temperature does not change the product. If wine is stored correctly, wine will last up to 1 year.
The most popular style of Madeira sold in the United States is called “rainwater.” Must be aged three years before released.
Watch and Learn: Burgundy
The region of Burgundy is rich in history and in wine that this is a much watch video.
Tasting Suggestions
So what do you think about this? How do you plan your own tasting notes?
http://winefolly.com/review/write-excellent-wine-tasting-notes/
Are you comfortable with the tasting grid yet? Here is another interpretation of a tasting note document: Wine Folly Tasting Grid
Winery Makes List of Historic Places for Making Wine History
Chateau Montelena Added to List of Historic Places
It was many years ago but I truly enjoyed visiting Chateau Montelena, it was understated, elegant and rich with charm. I enjoyed strolling through the gardens and of course tasting their wines. The private tour of the cellar provided an insight into their wine-making and storage facilities that I remember to this day. Congratulations to those involved in attaining the prestigious honor.
pronunciation exercises
Here is a great resource to learn to pronounce the terms you are learning.
