Wine tasting

“Nothing makes the future look so rosy as to contemplate it through a glass of Chambertin.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte

Wine lovers are venturing far and wide to explore the world of wine, venturing not just to France for Bordeaux but to far-flung locations in Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and even South Africa.

Wine tasting and vineyard visitation elevates our knowledge of the region, its agricultural interests and its people.

For Eg. in the USA, the four predominant RED wines you’ll encounter are Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Zinfandel. In Italy, however, you’ll come across Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Montepulciano.

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Women are more inclined to the effects of wine than men. This is partly because they have less enzymes in the stomach lining that is needed to break down alcohol simply.

The oldest known wine cellar is on the Titanic. When divers went down to the wreckage, surprisingly most of the bottles were still in tact.

“Drinking to one’s health” came from ancient Greece. The host of dinner would take the first sip to assurre his guests the wine was not poisoned.

California is the fourth largest producer of wine in the world. The other three are France, Spain, and Italy.