Wine
Wines at the local grocery store might not be exactly what they appear. Just ask Louis Rodie, wine and beverage manager at Market of Choice on Franklin Boulevard.
Some people think of Burgundy wines as cheap jug wine, whereas a real Burgundy is a Pinot Noir from France that may cost thousands of dollars per bottle, Rodie said.
“Don’t go buy on misconceptions,” he said.
But how can the wine-tasting uninitiated tell a Charles Shaw from a Château Lafite? First, they shouldn’t worry about trying to taste properly and let their tongue – and nose – be their guide, Rodie said.
Try these tips next time you’re in the mood to try some new vino:
– Have a neutral palate: Don’t smoke or chew gum before tasting.
– Smell the wine before you taste it. Swirl it gently in the glass to aerate it.
– Let the wine sit in your mouth and dissipate before spitting
or swallowing.
– Certain wines will have specific qualities, such as hints of berry of black pepper flavors. Rodie advises not to look for certain flavors. “Don’t go look for things in wine because you might be looking for something that isn’t there,” he said. “The key is to be open.”
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Grapes, Hops and Beans: the Art of Taste
Daily Emerald
October 1, 2006
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