March 31, 2008 in Basics of Wine
Rosé Wines (Blush Wines)
Also called blush wines, rosé wines are usually pink in color, though some, like White Zinfandel, do indeed appear to be white. Rosé are made using red wine grapes, but after crushing, the juice is kept in contact with the skins for just a couple of hours. This brief contact ensures the […]
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March 31, 2008 in Basics of Wine
White wines are more delicate and less powerful in flavor than red wines. Though called white, these wines actually range in color from pale yellow to deep gold depending on the grape and age of the wine. White wines are made in one of two ways:
From white grapes (which are usually pale yellow or green). […]
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March 31, 2008 in Basics of Wine
Red wines tend to have stronger, richer flavors than white wines. Red wines actually range in color from dark purplish red to full red to a russet brown, depending on the type of grape used to make the wine and how long the wine has been aged.
To make red wines, red grapes are crushed and […]
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