With so many wines on the market, it is becoming increasingly difficult to understand exactly what constitutes a 'fine wine'. A fine wine should really take you on a journey from the very first time you smell or sip it. It should stir emotion and leave a lasting impression.
Many fine wines originate from the Bordeaux region of France. In fact, some of the most expensive and prestigious wines are produced there, the majority of which are Claret. Nowadays, Claret simply refers to a dry and dark red Bordeaux wine; where-as, traditionally it was a term used to describe more of a mulled wine recipe. Despite the shifts in its meaning, Claret has always remained a term associated to the upper classes and is often used to describe a fine red from the Bordeaux region.
A great way to learn about wine is to taste it. Tasting wine isn't nearly as hard as the experts make out. All you need to do is work with three of the main senses and follow this easy step-by-step guide to look the professional!
Sight You can tell a lot about a wine from its colour. White wines tend to have accent colours, such as, green or gold. Red wines, on the other hand, can almost look purple or plum. The best way to really investigate a wine's true colour is to tip the glass away from you, preferably against a white background, such as a napkin. This technique will really help you to observe its colour and clarity.
Smell Swirl the glass for several seconds and then smell the wine; do this a few times to get a sense of the overall aroma. If it is a white wine, you may detect peach, pear, lemon or apple. If it is a red wine, you may detect cherry, raspberry or even plum. In fact, there are many fruits or spices you could smell; so really do think about the scents that are coming through.
Taste And now for the best part, taste. Just take a small sip at first and swirl the wine in your mouth. From this act alone, you should be able to detect whether or not it is full-bodied or something lighter. You can then start to sip the wine, whilst thinking about whether you are tasting the scents that came through earlier.
After all of your hard work, you can sit back and think of the overall impression of the wine. Is it something you would accompany with a certain meal or would you rather enjoy it on its own. Furthermore, would you class it as a 'fine wine'? If you are particularly interested in the history of wine and what makes a 'fine wine' then a wine-tasting event would be the best way to introduce yourself. Private members' club, Home House, in Portman Square London, are hosting a Fine Wine Night on Monday 27th August. They will actually be celebrating the great wines of Bordeaux, a superb way to begin your fine wine education! You must be a member of the club and reserve a table in advance to experience great wines at special reduced prices.
Many fine wines originate from the Bordeaux region of France. In fact, some of the most expensive and prestigious wines are produced there, the majority of which are Claret. Nowadays, Claret simply refers to a dry and dark red Bordeaux wine; where-as, traditionally it was a term used to describe more of a mulled wine recipe. Despite the shifts in its meaning, Claret has always remained a term associated to the upper classes and is often used to describe a fine red from the Bordeaux region.
A great way to learn about wine is to taste it. Tasting wine isn't nearly as hard as the experts make out. All you need to do is work with three of the main senses and follow this easy step-by-step guide to look the professional!
Sight You can tell a lot about a wine from its colour. White wines tend to have accent colours, such as, green or gold. Red wines, on the other hand, can almost look purple or plum. The best way to really investigate a wine's true colour is to tip the glass away from you, preferably against a white background, such as a napkin. This technique will really help you to observe its colour and clarity.
Smell Swirl the glass for several seconds and then smell the wine; do this a few times to get a sense of the overall aroma. If it is a white wine, you may detect peach, pear, lemon or apple. If it is a red wine, you may detect cherry, raspberry or even plum. In fact, there are many fruits or spices you could smell; so really do think about the scents that are coming through.
Taste And now for the best part, taste. Just take a small sip at first and swirl the wine in your mouth. From this act alone, you should be able to detect whether or not it is full-bodied or something lighter. You can then start to sip the wine, whilst thinking about whether you are tasting the scents that came through earlier.
After all of your hard work, you can sit back and think of the overall impression of the wine. Is it something you would accompany with a certain meal or would you rather enjoy it on its own. Furthermore, would you class it as a 'fine wine'? If you are particularly interested in the history of wine and what makes a 'fine wine' then a wine-tasting event would be the best way to introduce yourself. Private members' club, Home House, in Portman Square London, are hosting a Fine Wine Night on Monday 27th August. They will actually be celebrating the great wines of Bordeaux, a superb way to begin your fine wine education! You must be a member of the club and reserve a table in advance to experience great wines at special reduced prices.
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Home House is a social destination for people from all walks of life, which is part of its uniqueness. Quite unlike many other members clubs in Soho, Home House is a place to enjoy leisure time or the perfect spot for a working day. Home House is London's premier private wine event.
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