Owner: Dry White Wine URL:http://drywhitewine.wordpress.com Join Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:33:28 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: Reviews, Information and News Site statistics:Click here
How White Wine Becomes Dry 2008-04-03 05:55:45 White wines turn into dry when sugars from the juice are transformed to alcohol throughout the fermentation process. In some cases a wine is medium-dry when little amounts of residual sugars (RS) stay but not sufficient to push it over the rim into that sweet wine territory. There are also various degrees of “dryness” with [...] Read more:White
Sobrero e Figli Barbera D’Alba Superiore 2004 2008-04-12 03:34:43 Barbera is a bright wine with lively fruit and crisp acidity, but isn’t particularly tannic nor structured. Or at least it wasn’t until the late Giacomo Bologna, one of the pioneers of the Italian wine renaissance, decided to put his Barbera into small oak barrels. What emerged — smooth, rich, with elegant tannins from the [...] Read more:Barbera
Early History of White Wine 2008-04-11 01:57:42 Wine residue has been identified by in ancient pottery jars. Records include ceramic jars from the Neolithic sites at Shulaveri, of present-day Georgia (about 6000 BC), Hajji Firuz Tepe in the Zagros Mountains of present-day Iran (5400-5000 BC) and from Late Uruk (3500-3100 BC) occupation at the site of Uruk, in Mesopotamia. The identifications are [...] Read more:Early
, History
, White
, White Wine
A bottle of Blanc with a side of Mac n’ Cheese 2008-04-14 00:13:34 Without getting too Zen Master on you, I’m beginning to realize that I learn a little something new about wine everyday and how it not only compliments food, but life. It’s all about the experience - everything we do these days we’re told by marketers that its all about the experience. And though, that idea [...] Read more:bottle
, Cheese
Yalumba Viognier “Y” Series 2005 2008-04-16 01:15:35 Producer: Yalumba
Wine: Viognier “Y” Series
Vintage: 2005
Country: Australia
Appellation: South Australia
Wine Type: White
Varietal: Viognier
Grade: B
Designation: Cheap and Good
Price: $10
Review:
Yalumba is one of the oldest wineries in Australia, originating back in the year 1849. True, not old by French, Greek, or Italian standards—but it’s practically an Ancient Mariner based on New World standards. Yalumba has wines to cover [...]
White wine varieties 2008-04-15 01:33:51 Variety Show
Wine grapes are an exceptionally diverse bunch (excuse the pun). Each variety has its own preferences, characteristics and favourites spots. This column profiles some of the most popular grape varieties.
Chardonnay
The international superstar of the wine world. Quality and style vary wildly according to origin and production methods - from the mouthwatering fine dryness of [...] Read more:White
Dry White Wines Are Better for Your Health 2008-04-17 00:40:41 Because of these concerns, some people have seen no choice but to give up their beloved wine altogether. They do not know that alternatives exist. At the FinestWine.com, we sale quality dry white wines and other wine varieties using only organically grown grapes. This means that our grapes are produced in their [...] Read more:Health
, White
, Wines
White Wine May Have Also Have Heart Health Benefits 2008-04-19 00:16:53 In virtually any report you have read up until now about the health benefits of wine has stated that only red wine had any possible heart health benefits when consumed in moderation, but new studies may be ready to dispel this long accepted myth.
Keeping in mind that it may only be tests done on rats [...] Read more:White
, Heart
, Health
, Benefits
, White Wine
Leo Buring - White Wine Review 2008-04-21 00:03:51 Dedicated to making the finest rieslings.
History: Created by Hermann Paul Leopold Buring in New South Wales in 1931.
Wine regions: South Australia’s Eden and Clare Valleys.
Wine styles: Over the past 70 years a number of wines have been released under the Leo Buring name. In 2002 the winery returned to its roots, making only [...] Read more:White
, White Wine
Campanile - White Wine Review 2008-04-22 22:23:45 Campanile
Delle Venezie, Italy
The Region
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto are the three regions that are collectively known as the Tre Venezie, or “Three Venices”. Located in the northeastern corner of Italy, Tre Venezie is known for producing Italy’s premier white wine. Bordered on the north by the Julian Alps and Dolomite mountain ranges, and [...] Read more:White
, White Wine
Grand Gaillard Sauvignon 2007 2008-04-22 01:31:39 Deliciously crisp Sauvignon
- from a top-notch Dordogne cellar.
Winner of many International medals (and a consistent poll winner with you) the popularity of this racy, refreshing gem reflects consistent quality and remarkable value for money.
Deep in the beautiful Dordogne, winemaker Lionel Condeau has taken the wine to new quality heights. At harvest, his [...] Read more:Grand
Farnese Trebbiano 2004 - White Wine Review 2008-04-23 23:45:07 Former ‘White
of the Year’ Trophy winner from an Italian estate that’s a byword for quality and value.
Farnese is the success story of the region of Abruzzo (home to Montepulciano d’Abruzzo). 20-or-so years ago three ‘musketeers’ set about restoring pride to the name and this rugged stretch of the Adriatic coast.
Since then their medal-tally has [...] Read more:White Wine
Enjoying White Wine 2008-04-26 00:10:27 White wines are typically less complicated than reds because of the effect tannin [...] Read more:White
What’s the Difference Between Sweet Wine and Dry Wine? 2008-04-28 00:56:08 At first, this seems like an easy thing to discern. I mean, we all know what sweet tastes like, right? So, duh. Dry is the opposite of sweet. There. Next question please.
Well, it’s actually not that simple.
While sweet and dry wine is defined by the level of residual sugar (or lack thereof) left in the [...] Read more:Sweet
A Look At Red Wines and White Wines 2008-04-29 23:09:31 Wine has been a popular drink to serve with meals for centuries but many people get confused as to which wine goes best with what type of meal. To make matters worse, there’s more to wine than just red and white, there are many different varieties of wine to choose from as well. Here’s [...] Read more:Wines
, White
Campanula Pinot Grigio 2006 - Dry White Wine Review 2008-05-01 01:23:32 Zesty citrus flavours, mouthwatering freshness and superb with food … nothing beats top flight Pinot
Grigio when it comes to all-round refreshment.
Campanula offers unrivalled value for money and is a superb introduction to the historic vineyards of Hungary. Pinot Grigio is the nation’s white ace - originally brought here by Italians and tasting just as [...] Read more:White
The most underrated white wine 2008-05-02 02:40:14 If there was any wine grape capable of fulfilling my 20-year-old vision of ‘a decent wine at a decent price’ (let’s say Rs 150 per bottle), it would be Chenin Blanc (pronounced Shay-naN BlaN) — the most underrated white wine grape in the world.
From its origins in the Loire (pronounced Lwahr) Valley in north-west France, [...]
Americans Still Prefer White Wines, Even With Pinot and Cabernet on the Rise 2008-05-03 01:13:55 Even after 17 consecutive years of consumption growth for red wine in the United States, Americans
still prefer whites: Americans are expected to buy 120 million 9-liter cases in 2007. That figure narrowly beats out reds, a projected 118 million cases sold by year-end. Blush and rosé wines lag far behind, at only 31 million [...] Read more:Prefer
, White
, Wines
, Pinot
, Cabernet
Will my wine be sweet or dry? 2008-05-05 00:39:40 Many people ask me which grapes to use for a sweet or dry wine. I tell them it really depends upon how you make the wine.
Making a dry wine is very easy; most all the grapes grown in Michigan will ferment out to a dry wine. [...]
Viña Tarapacá Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - White Wine Review 2008-05-06 00:50:58 Year after year the winemaking team at Viña Tarapacá enthrall and impress with fabulous, fruit-driven Sauvignon
s. Step aside Sancerre; make way Marlborough! Oz Clarke hits the nail on the head when he says “Chile just creams the opposition.”
High in the Andes foothills, fruit is picked by hand and rigorously sorted to ensure only the best [...] Read more:White
, Sauvignon Blanc
, White Wine
Choosing a White Wine for Cooking 2008-05-06 22:56:51 The general rule of thumb is to cook with a wine you would be happy drinking, because your finished dish is only going to be as good as the ingredients that go into it.
Madeleine Kamman, author of the exceptional but daunting The New Making of a Cook (Canada, UK) offers the following advice:
“If a recipe [...] Read more:White
, White Wine
White Wine as Good for Heart as Red? 2008-05-07 22:32:02 White wine fans, raise your glasses! A new study suggests the lighter wines may be just as good for the heart as red.
Until now, research has suggested the bulk of grapes’ heart-healthy benefits come from antioxidant compounds primarily found in their skins. These compounds are called anthocyanins and contribute to the red color of the [...] Read more:White
, Heart
, White Wine
Grand Gaillard Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006 2008-05-09 22:36:12 Stunning “White Bordeaux” style from the neighbouring Dordogne
“Bergerac dry whites are crisper and fruitier than Bordeaux” (Decanter). Proved beyond doubt with winemaker Lionel Condeau’s take on this classic white Bordeaux blend. 2006 was a stupendous vintage for whites as you’ll soon realise when you taste this vibrant, citrussy delight.
Grand
Gaillard has been a customer favourite [...] Read more:millon
, Sauvignon
Argyle Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2002 -White Wine Review 2008-05-08 22:49:14 Argyle Chardonnay
2002
Grape Varietal
Chardonnay
Vineyard Designation
Willamette Valley
, Oregon
Country
United States
Year
2002
Rating
91 Wine Spectator
Characteristics
Light bodied with a long lingering finish
Flavor Characteristics
Grapefruit, green apple, citrus
Food Pairings
Price
$14.00
Purchase
FinestWine.com
Tasting Notes
The Argyle Chardonnay is grown on hillside slopes in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and fermented with select yeast strains and malo-lactic finish. The wine was fruit forward, but thin and tinney. Fruit was grapefruit lime [...] Read more:White
, White Wine
Red wine versus white wine - is there a difference in health benefit? 2008-05-12 23:32:03 Ever since Serge Reynaud’s ‘French Paradox’ paper was published in The Lancet in 1991 wine consumers have had the mind set that only red wine is good for them. This article will show that it does not matter whether the wine is white or red as long as it is consumed in moderation and on [...] Read more:versus
, difference
, benefit
White Wine Sangria 2008-05-12 00:19:25 Fruit Punch Bebida—Spanish Style
Sangria means bleeding in Spanish. It is derived from the word sangre, or blood. But as far as Sangria Blanca goes, my guess is the vampiric Count Dracula’s opinion would judge the white wine concoction a tad too anemic for his personal taste. Evidence shows that the bloodsucking lush leaned more to [...] Read more:White
, White Wine
2006 Huntington Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County $14 2008-05-14 23:52:47 In contrast with the many thin and harsh sauvignon blancs on the market, this well-made dry white wine is full-bodied and creamy in texture while retaining a certain herbal edginess. Its fascinating array of flavors includes chalk and other minerals, pear, lime and dill. Very fresh and youthful, it’s an excellent choice for outdoor summer [...] Read more:Huntington
, Sauvignon
, Sonoma
, County
Can white-wine drinkers breathe easier? 2008-05-14 01:23:46 White wine has joined the ranks of alcoholic beverages touted for their health benefits. Researchers at State University of New York (SUNY)-Buffalo have found that white-wine drinkers have better lung function than those who stick to red wine.
“There is a large body of evidence showing that wine contains antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenols,” [...] Read more:breathe
Recommend Site To A Friend
