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Related Reading
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 The
Wine Bible
Each section gives detailed descriptions of the country's
wines, highlighting specific wine producers and individual
wines, as well as talking about local foods, customs, and
other tidbits that add to the reading experience. MacNeil
begins her journey through the world's wine with an invaluable
section on "Mastering Wine," which lets a reader
get ready before uncorking separate sections. — A.J.
Rathbun
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A Taste of
Class from a Glass
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Have you
ever been to a dinner party, and while everybody else
is ordering Merlots
and Chardonnay,
you're ordering a Coors?
Well now you no longer have
to look unknowledgeable at wine-tasting parties. Just
take this simple quiz to determine which wine is best
for you, and the next time you're at a fancy party, you'll
look like a wine connoisseur.
1. What's your ideal meal?
A. Barbecue
B. Pasta
C. Surf
and Turf
D. Sushi
2. If you could visit one place, where would you go?
A. Rome
B. The
California Vineyards
C. New
York City
D. Paris
3. What's your favorite cocktail?
A. Brandy
B. Gin and Tonic
C. Rum and Coke
D. Crown
Royal
4. Which feature do you think you'd enjoy most in a
wine?
A. The oak flavor
B. The fruit flavor
C. The bubbles!
D. The velvety texture
5. If you had to choose, which scent would you like
the best?
A. Smoked
ham
B. Butterscotch
C. Plums
D. Cherries
If you answered mostly:
A. then Chianti,
a red wine with rich oak flavors, would be a good choice
for you.
B. then you'll enjoy Chardonnay.
This wine usually has an apple, and sometimes an oak,
flavor.
C. then Champagne's
your best bet. Though it can be expensive, it's a great
choice for a dinner party or to share with your special
someone.
D. then Pinot
Noir would be perfect for you. It's the best example
of the classic red grape wine.
Written by Tracy Toole
What's your favorite wine?
Tell
us!
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On the Web
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The
Wine Spectator
Wine.com
Wine
Lover's Page
Wine-Searcher.com
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Make Your Own Wine
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The result may not taste like it's vineyard
grown, but making your own wine is both cheap and easy.
Try these sites for supplies and tips on how to make your
own vintage.
• Wine-Art
— Canada's oldest home wine kit manufacturer supplies
winemakers with top quality variety grape juice, specially
concentrated for the home winemaker.
•Wine
Maker Magazine's online pages can help you with step-by-step
instructions to walk you through your first batch of homemade
wine.
•About.com's
Winemaking Guide Picks provides you with links to home
wine making, picking out the right grapes, supplies, recipes,
and more!
• Homemade
Wine for Beginners gives you step-by-step instructions
and recipes for making your own wine. |
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