What differentiates wines?

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by Dave_techie, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

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    I like wine in sips and like to taste it, not drink it. After a few sips, it doesn;t taste good to me anymore, unless I am eating a very greasy meal, or heavy cheese. And no matter how good it is, I always end up with a headache.
    i don't really like to drink in general though. Pot has no calories.
     
  2. arthur itis

    arthur itis Senior Member

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    At first I tried the "sip" approach, but my reasoning, and my practice changed as I felt wine should be a drink, as they drink it in France, from what I've read. Logic dictates that a drink ought not be too strong, so I don't necessarily gravitate toward a wine with some kind of "bite", like the Cabs, or even "mellow", like the Merlots. The wine I mentioned earlier, a "Shiraz" from Australia (their way of saying "Syrah") is quite drinkable, and yet isn't like, say, mere "grape juice".

    But again, a sommelier came to me once, explaining that California wines are all "high in tannins", and therefore leave one with a headache, where French wines do not, as they are low in tannins.

    One of the primary best reasons to drink wine is for the health aspect. It has some components that are, in moderation, very good for the heart. That's red wine. It has something to do with the skin of the grape. :)
     
  3. neodude1212

    neodude1212 Senior Member

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    whoa...
    sounds like you aren't cut out for alcohol.
    I'd have drank that gallon jug of wine by myself.
     

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