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- First Wines: Caucasia and Mesopotamia, 6000 BC
- 14th and 16th Centuries: Water shortage makes wine dietary staple of Europe
- 19th and 20th Centuries: Vineyards of California, Australia, South America and Canada enjoy recognition
- Alcohol in wine can vary from 8 to 15 percent
- The scientific or Latin name is Vitis vinifera
- Moderate wine intake by men and women over 60 prompts greater bone densityLiveScience.com: Wine and Beer May be Good for Your Bones (March 7, 2009)
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Wine is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation and crushing of grapes. The grape juice is placed in open wooden vats, steel tanks, or oak barrels. The natural sugars and yeast in the grape juice interact to create ethanol or alcohol.
Wine is typically labeled and categorized by the type of grape varietal, the wine maker or wine house who makes it, the country and region from which it is grown, and the year it was produced.
Wine is a complex beverage with flavor profiles that can range from strong and dry to light and sweet. Some of the best wines in the world, when stored properly, can last for decades and actually improve with aging in the bottle. Wine has a long and vibrant history with over 10,000 documented grape varietals in the world.
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Most Popular Grape Varietals
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Zinfandel
- Syrah
- Cabernet Franc
- Malbec
- Grenache
- Nebbiolo
- Sangiovese
- Tempranillo
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chenin Blanc
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
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Wine Links, Powered by Google Powered by Google
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Conundrumland
ConundrumLand - Share Knowledge, Learn, and Get Questions Answered About Conundrum Winewhatsyourconundrum.com -
Official site of Conundrum Wine, makers of white wine blends of California grapes
Official site of Conundrum Wine, makers of white wine blends of California grapesconundrumwine.com -
Wines.com, buy wine, wine store, wine club, wine guide, wine shop
Wines.com is the online wine portal for everything wine. Shop wines and champagnes, chat in our wine forum, or search our wine encyclopedia.wines.com
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Wine Questions
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What's the best cheap wine? 9 AnswersThere are many, and your opinion will obviously be influenced by your taste, but here's a few you might like. White: Gunderloch Fritz's Riesling 2007 Rheinhess... read more -
Has anyone tried wine making as a hobby? Tell me about your experience. 1 AnswerI started making wine seven years ago. After tasting the wine and inquiring about the process, some of my friends and neighbors became inspired and wanted to ma... read more -
What is the best wine to go with chicken picatta? 1 AnswerChicken always asks for a good, young white wine. Preferably served cold. read more
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