What Is Icewine?
Icewine is a very delectable experience. I love these wonderful little succulently sweet dessert jewels.
Icewine is a true dessert wine that is actually harvested during the dead of winter, after the grapes have frozen on the vine. The vitner waits until the night time temperature reaches -10 degrees before the grapes are fully frozen, at that time the pickers go into the frozen fields and begin to harvest the grapes. The frozen grapes are transported and the juice is squeezed in open warehouses to keep the grapes frozen. This process produces very small amounts of very sweet intense juice because most of the water in the grapes stays frozen. This process makes some of the worlds finest dessert wines.
The wine makers make these wines from several different grape varieties some red, but most are white grapes. The most famous brands come from Niagra, Canada and can be widely purchased at nicer retail stores and higher end restaruants. These wines can be somewhat expensive because it takes so many acres of grapes to produce a little of the juice, so don’t be shocked when you look at the price. Believe me these wines are worth every penny. They are truly a wonderful experience.
Until Next Time, Drink More Wine.
Tim Miles - Owner - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Friday, January 29, 2010
How to store your wine.
How to store your wine:
Most wine sold in stores is sold to drink now. Not all wine gets better with age. This is a myth that most people believe to be truth.
If you so desire you can store your wine for several years with no loss of quality if you follow a few rules:
Keep it cool.
Store your wine out of direct sunlight.
Heat is bad for your wine.
If your wine has a cork, store your wine on its side to keep the cork moist.
If it’s white wine drink it within two years.
If it’s red wine drink it within four years.
When you open your wine if it’s red I recommend drinking the entire bottle within two days. After two days the quality really starts to diminish. If it is white keep it cold and two days max for the best quality.
These are good rules to ensure that the quality of your wine is as the wine maker intended.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
“Explaining the Miles of Wine”
Most wine sold in stores is sold to drink now. Not all wine gets better with age. This is a myth that most people believe to be truth.
If you so desire you can store your wine for several years with no loss of quality if you follow a few rules:
Keep it cool.
Store your wine out of direct sunlight.
Heat is bad for your wine.
If your wine has a cork, store your wine on its side to keep the cork moist.
If it’s white wine drink it within two years.
If it’s red wine drink it within four years.
When you open your wine if it’s red I recommend drinking the entire bottle within two days. After two days the quality really starts to diminish. If it is white keep it cold and two days max for the best quality.
These are good rules to ensure that the quality of your wine is as the wine maker intended.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
“Explaining the Miles of Wine”
Old vine wine...
Old Vine Wine - Knarley Wine - What does it mean?
As you shop for wine, sometime you will see the words Old Vine or Knarley Vine Wine on the label. What does this mean to you?
Actually, this is a marketing term that has no bering on the quality, depth or style of the wine being produced. There is no legislation or laws that require a vineyard to actually have an old vine in their vineyard before they can advertise old vine wine.
The original meaning of old vine was supposed to mean that the vineyard was harvesting grapes from vines that were a minimum of fifty years old. These old and knarly vines actually produce very rich and intense smaller grapes. These grapes will make great quality dense wine that is sought after by many people that are in the know about wine. Unfortunatly it is almost impossible to tell which manufacturers are actually harvesting grapes from old vines without researching the vineyard history. So don't fall for the line of Old Vine of Knarley Wine, when purchasing wine.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
As you shop for wine, sometime you will see the words Old Vine or Knarley Vine Wine on the label. What does this mean to you?
Actually, this is a marketing term that has no bering on the quality, depth or style of the wine being produced. There is no legislation or laws that require a vineyard to actually have an old vine in their vineyard before they can advertise old vine wine.
The original meaning of old vine was supposed to mean that the vineyard was harvesting grapes from vines that were a minimum of fifty years old. These old and knarly vines actually produce very rich and intense smaller grapes. These grapes will make great quality dense wine that is sought after by many people that are in the know about wine. Unfortunatly it is almost impossible to tell which manufacturers are actually harvesting grapes from old vines without researching the vineyard history. So don't fall for the line of Old Vine of Knarley Wine, when purchasing wine.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
The basics of a wine label.
Unraveling the basics of a wine label.
It is almost impossible to make a wine purchase without knowing what you are buying. This information should apply to most wine bottles in stores. These are the basics of deconstructing a wine label.
Most wine labels always contains certain key elements:
The winery name.
The varietal of wine.
The year the wine was produced.
The area that the grapes were sourced (picked) from.
The alcohol content.
Government warning.
As you look at a bottle, the label tells a story of each place the wine has seen. As a wine becomes more special the label has to reflect that as well. A basic bulk wine will say for example California. (All of the grapes in the bottle come from anywhere in California). As the wine becomes better quality the label will be more specific. Instead of just California the label may say Napa Valley (All the grapes come from the Napa Valley).
The best quality wine will be even more specific. The label may say Rutherford, a small very specific area inside of the Napa Valley in California.
These tips will hold true for most wine in stores. French wines are the exception; the label usually just says the growing area instead of the grape varietal. (These can be very confusing because you have to know which grape is grown in the specific area.)
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner, Premium Wines & Spirits
“Explaining the Miles of Wine.”
It is almost impossible to make a wine purchase without knowing what you are buying. This information should apply to most wine bottles in stores. These are the basics of deconstructing a wine label.
Most wine labels always contains certain key elements:
The winery name.
The varietal of wine.
The year the wine was produced.
The area that the grapes were sourced (picked) from.
The alcohol content.
Government warning.
As you look at a bottle, the label tells a story of each place the wine has seen. As a wine becomes more special the label has to reflect that as well. A basic bulk wine will say for example California. (All of the grapes in the bottle come from anywhere in California). As the wine becomes better quality the label will be more specific. Instead of just California the label may say Napa Valley (All the grapes come from the Napa Valley).
The best quality wine will be even more specific. The label may say Rutherford, a small very specific area inside of the Napa Valley in California.
These tips will hold true for most wine in stores. French wines are the exception; the label usually just says the growing area instead of the grape varietal. (These can be very confusing because you have to know which grape is grown in the specific area.)
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner, Premium Wines & Spirits
“Explaining the Miles of Wine.”
What are you drinking wine out of?
What are you drinking wine out of?
I am no snob about wine, (well sometimes I am) but there really is a difference in wine glasses. I have conducted several tastings with the Riedel Glassware representative where as we compared a normal small bowl wine glass that you see in most restaraunts, to a glass made specifically for wine.
It is amazing the difference in the types. The aroma from the regular glass is almost non exsitstent, but the aroma from the specific glass is amazing, the smell of the fruit hits your palate without even sipping. The test that really sold me was the plain tap water test. We swirled and smelled the aroma of plain tap water in the different glasses. The results were amazing. The normal restaurant glass had no aroma, but the specific glass smelled of strong chlorine, almost like bleach.
A few things you should look for when purchasing wine glasses should be as follows:
A large bowl for airaeting the wine.
A thin rim on the glass to direct the wine to your palate.
A clear bowl that is blemish and design free.
A stem to hold the glass by to keep the bowl clean and cool.
This last point has sparked a small debate throughout my industry. Several years ago Riedel (the leading glass manufacturer for specific wine glasses) developed a short large bowl glass with no stem. They call this the Riedel O. The debate is that touching the bowl dirties the outside and warms the wine thus reducing the aroma. I don't have an opinion, I just prefer a stem.
So when purchasing wine glasses pay attention to the few simple rules. It will increase your wine drinking experience.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
I am no snob about wine, (well sometimes I am) but there really is a difference in wine glasses. I have conducted several tastings with the Riedel Glassware representative where as we compared a normal small bowl wine glass that you see in most restaraunts, to a glass made specifically for wine.
It is amazing the difference in the types. The aroma from the regular glass is almost non exsitstent, but the aroma from the specific glass is amazing, the smell of the fruit hits your palate without even sipping. The test that really sold me was the plain tap water test. We swirled and smelled the aroma of plain tap water in the different glasses. The results were amazing. The normal restaurant glass had no aroma, but the specific glass smelled of strong chlorine, almost like bleach.
A few things you should look for when purchasing wine glasses should be as follows:
A large bowl for airaeting the wine.
A thin rim on the glass to direct the wine to your palate.
A clear bowl that is blemish and design free.
A stem to hold the glass by to keep the bowl clean and cool.
This last point has sparked a small debate throughout my industry. Several years ago Riedel (the leading glass manufacturer for specific wine glasses) developed a short large bowl glass with no stem. They call this the Riedel O. The debate is that touching the bowl dirties the outside and warms the wine thus reducing the aroma. I don't have an opinion, I just prefer a stem.
So when purchasing wine glasses pay attention to the few simple rules. It will increase your wine drinking experience.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner - Premium Wines & Spirits
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Alternative White Wines.
Alternative white wines- There are so many more wines than Chardonnay.
It’s the heat of summer. I hear people all the time say that they can’t drink anything in the summer heat but beer.
I suggest drinking alternative white wines. These wines tend to be lighter in body with less sugar content than chardonnay.Alternative white wines are refreshing and easy to drink. Many fantastic manufacturers produce great little field blends that are easy to drink with many types of food. These wines usually contain up to seven or eight different types of grapes blended together to make them slightly sweet and approachable by all. These wines pair well with many lighter finger foods, veggies or chips, and will not weigh you down in the summer heat.
It would be possible for anyone to sip these types of wine all afternoon, with fewer calories than beer, and not be weighed down by the shear volume.
Alternative white wines normally contain grape varietals such as Viognier, Riesling, Muscoto, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Guwerztraminer, Pinot Grigio, and / or Chardonnay.
If you are up for something new in the heat of summer, have your wine professional direct you toward one of these wonderful alternative whites. You will enjoy these wines as an alternative to Chardonnay. I can almost guarantee it.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
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It’s the heat of summer. I hear people all the time say that they can’t drink anything in the summer heat but beer.
I suggest drinking alternative white wines. These wines tend to be lighter in body with less sugar content than chardonnay.Alternative white wines are refreshing and easy to drink. Many fantastic manufacturers produce great little field blends that are easy to drink with many types of food. These wines usually contain up to seven or eight different types of grapes blended together to make them slightly sweet and approachable by all. These wines pair well with many lighter finger foods, veggies or chips, and will not weigh you down in the summer heat.
It would be possible for anyone to sip these types of wine all afternoon, with fewer calories than beer, and not be weighed down by the shear volume.
Alternative white wines normally contain grape varietals such as Viognier, Riesling, Muscoto, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Guwerztraminer, Pinot Grigio, and / or Chardonnay.
If you are up for something new in the heat of summer, have your wine professional direct you toward one of these wonderful alternative whites. You will enjoy these wines as an alternative to Chardonnay. I can almost guarantee it.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
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The most important accident in wine.
The most important accident in wine;
It is hard to believe that we could live without White Zinfandel. The majority of new wine drinkers today begin drinking White Zinfandel. This pretty pink wine is a clean light sweet easy drinking quaffing wine that is perfect for first time wine drinkers. It is lower in alcohol than traditional wines, thus it is easy for first timers to drink without feeling the effects of higher alcohol wines.
White Zinfandel is really produced from red grapes. In the early 1970’s. At the Trinchero Family Winery (Sutter Home) in California. The winemaker was producing Red Zinfandel and decided to pour off some of the early fermented juice. He stored it in some storage barrels in the barn for several weeks until he could decide what to do with the juice. He was about to return the juice to the Red Zinfandel fermentation, until he opened it and found it was pink and sweet. At that time White Zinfandel was born.
Sutter Home began bottling and selling this mistake juice in their tasting room and discovered that people couldn’t get enough. From this point the rest of the story is history. Production continued to grow throughout the years, and now Sutter Home White Zinfandel is imitated by all is on every restaurant wine list and is sold in every wine store.
If you want to expose people to wine that have never drank wine before White Zinfandel is a great place to start.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
It is hard to believe that we could live without White Zinfandel. The majority of new wine drinkers today begin drinking White Zinfandel. This pretty pink wine is a clean light sweet easy drinking quaffing wine that is perfect for first time wine drinkers. It is lower in alcohol than traditional wines, thus it is easy for first timers to drink without feeling the effects of higher alcohol wines.
White Zinfandel is really produced from red grapes. In the early 1970’s. At the Trinchero Family Winery (Sutter Home) in California. The winemaker was producing Red Zinfandel and decided to pour off some of the early fermented juice. He stored it in some storage barrels in the barn for several weeks until he could decide what to do with the juice. He was about to return the juice to the Red Zinfandel fermentation, until he opened it and found it was pink and sweet. At that time White Zinfandel was born.
Sutter Home began bottling and selling this mistake juice in their tasting room and discovered that people couldn’t get enough. From this point the rest of the story is history. Production continued to grow throughout the years, and now Sutter Home White Zinfandel is imitated by all is on every restaurant wine list and is sold in every wine store.
If you want to expose people to wine that have never drank wine before White Zinfandel is a great place to start.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Shiraz or Syrah?
You say Shiraz, I say Syrah. Is there really a difference?
Syrah is a wonderful little red grape from the area of the Rhone in France. It is most commonly used as a blending grape to round out the nuances of Grenache. Most known for and shopped for as the southern Rhone, Cotes du Rhone wines. These wines are usually fruit forward full of dark fruits such as blackberry, raspberry, and cranberries. Also Syrah has a peppery middle palate of either white or black pepper and can either have a soft finish or be big bold and complex on the finish. These wines are fantastic food wines, they pair well with any grilled or smoked meats such as summer sausage or barbecue or hamburgers.
Some of the most fantastic collectible wines come from the Northern Rhone. These are predominately Syrah, and are recognized by the label saying Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage or Cote Rotie. These wines are intense in structure; being very dense they will have the ability to age and develop for years to come.
Shiraz is the grape that people widely recognize as the primary red wine from Australia. Most commonly marketed as an easy drinking fruit forward young wine. Shiraz really hit it big several years ago with Australian governments subsides for new vineyards, and the advent of the marketing genius and attractive pricing of Yellow Tail.
This little Aussie varietal called Shiraz is anything but an innocent little young wine, it was taken from the vineyards of France (as Syrah) in the 1800’s and planted in some of the greatest growing areas in Australia. The wines from these growing regions can be huge, great quality mind blowing reds, a total 180 degree twist from Y- Tail. The surprise about these wines is that most of them won’t hurt your pocket. It is easy to find great Aussie Shiraz for around and under $20 per bottle. Believe me, once you try these you will never go back to the cheaper alternative. It really is worth the little extra.
Shiraz is widely produced throughout all parts of the world, not just France and Australia. Don’t be scared to try Syrah/ Shiraz from other producers across the world, especially California.
When you visit a professional wine store they will be able to direct you to a number of these great wines. So if you say Shiraz or Syrah, it basically means the same thing.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles –Owner – Premium Wines & Spirits -
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Syrah is a wonderful little red grape from the area of the Rhone in France. It is most commonly used as a blending grape to round out the nuances of Grenache. Most known for and shopped for as the southern Rhone, Cotes du Rhone wines. These wines are usually fruit forward full of dark fruits such as blackberry, raspberry, and cranberries. Also Syrah has a peppery middle palate of either white or black pepper and can either have a soft finish or be big bold and complex on the finish. These wines are fantastic food wines, they pair well with any grilled or smoked meats such as summer sausage or barbecue or hamburgers.
Some of the most fantastic collectible wines come from the Northern Rhone. These are predominately Syrah, and are recognized by the label saying Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage or Cote Rotie. These wines are intense in structure; being very dense they will have the ability to age and develop for years to come.
Shiraz is the grape that people widely recognize as the primary red wine from Australia. Most commonly marketed as an easy drinking fruit forward young wine. Shiraz really hit it big several years ago with Australian governments subsides for new vineyards, and the advent of the marketing genius and attractive pricing of Yellow Tail.
This little Aussie varietal called Shiraz is anything but an innocent little young wine, it was taken from the vineyards of France (as Syrah) in the 1800’s and planted in some of the greatest growing areas in Australia. The wines from these growing regions can be huge, great quality mind blowing reds, a total 180 degree twist from Y- Tail. The surprise about these wines is that most of them won’t hurt your pocket. It is easy to find great Aussie Shiraz for around and under $20 per bottle. Believe me, once you try these you will never go back to the cheaper alternative. It really is worth the little extra.
Shiraz is widely produced throughout all parts of the world, not just France and Australia. Don’t be scared to try Syrah/ Shiraz from other producers across the world, especially California.
When you visit a professional wine store they will be able to direct you to a number of these great wines. So if you say Shiraz or Syrah, it basically means the same thing.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles –Owner – Premium Wines & Spirits -
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Wine basics for the novice drinker.
Wine basics for the novice drinker.
I see people all of the time in my store that are clearly novice wine drinkers. It is my challenge to provide them with a product that they will enjoy, without making them feel inferior or uneducated. It is a fact that wine can be quite intemidateing to most people (I have researched and sold wine for over twelve years, and I have just scraped the surface).
My rule number one is to ask you if you have ever tried wine before, or if you are eating with the wine or just drinking it. Is it a special occasion or what your motivation is to purchase the wine?
If you are a true novice wine drinker, I will always direct you to a sweeter wine such as White Zin or Late Harvest Riesling. These are safe, and a sure bet with novice lady drinkers. With the guys I have to delve a little deeper into their drinking history. Most guys have a rougher palate, and are ready for lighter reds, such as Merlot, Chianti or Pinot Noir. If you are wanting wine for parties or just to have around when friends come by, I always recommend Wt Zin, Chard, and Merlot these three will cover almost every ones tastes.
Of course there are varying degrees of priceing and quality in all of these general practices, that’s where being a judge of peoples wants and needs come into play. These principles are general rules that I use and teach all the time. So when you visit a wine store if you are in doubt about what wines you will like don't hesitate to ask a wine professional for their opinion.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
I see people all of the time in my store that are clearly novice wine drinkers. It is my challenge to provide them with a product that they will enjoy, without making them feel inferior or uneducated. It is a fact that wine can be quite intemidateing to most people (I have researched and sold wine for over twelve years, and I have just scraped the surface).
My rule number one is to ask you if you have ever tried wine before, or if you are eating with the wine or just drinking it. Is it a special occasion or what your motivation is to purchase the wine?
If you are a true novice wine drinker, I will always direct you to a sweeter wine such as White Zin or Late Harvest Riesling. These are safe, and a sure bet with novice lady drinkers. With the guys I have to delve a little deeper into their drinking history. Most guys have a rougher palate, and are ready for lighter reds, such as Merlot, Chianti or Pinot Noir. If you are wanting wine for parties or just to have around when friends come by, I always recommend Wt Zin, Chard, and Merlot these three will cover almost every ones tastes.
Of course there are varying degrees of priceing and quality in all of these general practices, that’s where being a judge of peoples wants and needs come into play. These principles are general rules that I use and teach all the time. So when you visit a wine store if you are in doubt about what wines you will like don't hesitate to ask a wine professional for their opinion.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles- Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
The good bad and ugly of wine closures.
The good, the bad, and the ugly of wine closures.
If you have never expierenced a corked (stinky moldy smelling) $100 bottle of wine you haven't lived. It's no fun to prepare for a special occasion and open the only special bottle you have and it be corked. There are a few reasons why this could have happened. Cork is a natural product harvested from tree bark; it may have imperfections and voids that allow air in the bottle, from poor quality control. Some corks hold bacteria called tca (short for a long scientific chemical name) which will make your wine taste like moldy newspaper smells. I have heard rumors that as little as 5% and as much as 20% of all wine shipped from wineries are bad because of cork taint.
The solution to these quality control problems is the screw cap (Stelvin closure). When you go to your wine store look around, you will see more and more quality bottles of wine with a screw cap. Screw caps are no longer the sign of a cheap bottle of ripple that the wino on the corner is buying. Screw cap closures have been embraced by lots of great quality wineries. These closures ensure freshness of the wine every time.
The downside of the Stelvin closure. Most wines marketed in stores are made to age till you get home. There is no track record for the use of Stelvin closures on high-end ageable wines. To bottle age a wine it must have some level of breathability through the cork, we just don't know how the wine will age. Twenty years from now we may open one of these wines and it may be as fresh as the day it was bottled. Only time will tell.
In my opinion some wines are supposed to have corks, classic wines that are made to age and develop should always have a cork, but if you buy these wines you take the chance of one being bad every once in a while, that is part of the challenge of being a collector.
If you have questions about different closures please consult your wine professional, but don't be afraid to buy a wine with a screw cap.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
If you have never expierenced a corked (stinky moldy smelling) $100 bottle of wine you haven't lived. It's no fun to prepare for a special occasion and open the only special bottle you have and it be corked. There are a few reasons why this could have happened. Cork is a natural product harvested from tree bark; it may have imperfections and voids that allow air in the bottle, from poor quality control. Some corks hold bacteria called tca (short for a long scientific chemical name) which will make your wine taste like moldy newspaper smells. I have heard rumors that as little as 5% and as much as 20% of all wine shipped from wineries are bad because of cork taint.
The solution to these quality control problems is the screw cap (Stelvin closure). When you go to your wine store look around, you will see more and more quality bottles of wine with a screw cap. Screw caps are no longer the sign of a cheap bottle of ripple that the wino on the corner is buying. Screw cap closures have been embraced by lots of great quality wineries. These closures ensure freshness of the wine every time.
The downside of the Stelvin closure. Most wines marketed in stores are made to age till you get home. There is no track record for the use of Stelvin closures on high-end ageable wines. To bottle age a wine it must have some level of breathability through the cork, we just don't know how the wine will age. Twenty years from now we may open one of these wines and it may be as fresh as the day it was bottled. Only time will tell.
In my opinion some wines are supposed to have corks, classic wines that are made to age and develop should always have a cork, but if you buy these wines you take the chance of one being bad every once in a while, that is part of the challenge of being a collector.
If you have questions about different closures please consult your wine professional, but don't be afraid to buy a wine with a screw cap.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Wine and food pairing 101
Wine and food pairing 101
Rule #1 - There are no rules…
You all have heard the standard answer from people that really have no answers. White wine goes with chicken and fish, and red wine goes with red meat…
Although this principal is somewhat true I like to pair my wines with sometimes off the wall foods. I may drink a chard with cheddar cheese or pizza. I may have a really expensive and rare Bordeaux with Krystals (as we did recently at a friend's house). It all depends on my mood at the time.
The moral to this story is, drink what you like with what you like to eat, there are no truly correct answers. Every palate is different and new experiences can lead to some of the greatest and most memorable moments in our lives. If you would like to properly pair your taste to a wine style, don't hesitate to ask a wine professional for suggestions. That's what we do.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
Rule #1 - There are no rules…
You all have heard the standard answer from people that really have no answers. White wine goes with chicken and fish, and red wine goes with red meat…
Although this principal is somewhat true I like to pair my wines with sometimes off the wall foods. I may drink a chard with cheddar cheese or pizza. I may have a really expensive and rare Bordeaux with Krystals (as we did recently at a friend's house). It all depends on my mood at the time.
The moral to this story is, drink what you like with what you like to eat, there are no truly correct answers. Every palate is different and new experiences can lead to some of the greatest and most memorable moments in our lives. If you would like to properly pair your taste to a wine style, don't hesitate to ask a wine professional for suggestions. That's what we do.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
There really is a difference in wine values.
There really is a difference.
I see people all the time claim that they can't tell the difference between $4 wine and a more expensive option. I say that is bunk.
The majority of wine sold in our area is mass produced bulk juice from California. The wine that is made from such inferior juice tends to be fruit forward and shallow with very little finish. I refer to this as party wine, but if you drink any amount, the party will be over in the morning.
Take a proprietary grown grape and observe the way it is treated. From the time it is hand picked and selected (to keep it from bruising), then gently pressed to harvest the best free-run juice. The quality is really worth the few extra dollars that these wines cost.
The difference is in the smell, feel and taste. A great quality bottle will smell of several different things from the moment it hits the glass the fruit will explode. It will be silky in the mouth with layers of fruit, and have a firm finish.
So, the next time you are at the wine shop ask the wine professional to point you toward a great quality proprietary grown wine, so you can tell the difference for yourself. You won't be dissapointed.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
I see people all the time claim that they can't tell the difference between $4 wine and a more expensive option. I say that is bunk.
The majority of wine sold in our area is mass produced bulk juice from California. The wine that is made from such inferior juice tends to be fruit forward and shallow with very little finish. I refer to this as party wine, but if you drink any amount, the party will be over in the morning.
Take a proprietary grown grape and observe the way it is treated. From the time it is hand picked and selected (to keep it from bruising), then gently pressed to harvest the best free-run juice. The quality is really worth the few extra dollars that these wines cost.
The difference is in the smell, feel and taste. A great quality bottle will smell of several different things from the moment it hits the glass the fruit will explode. It will be silky in the mouth with layers of fruit, and have a firm finish.
So, the next time you are at the wine shop ask the wine professional to point you toward a great quality proprietary grown wine, so you can tell the difference for yourself. You won't be dissapointed.
Until next time. Drink more wine.
Tim Miles – Owner Premium Wines & Spirits –
"Explaining the Miles of Wine"
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