This is my Ignite presentation! I love wine! Have you ever wondered exactly how it is made? Or how you actually figure out what kind of wine you like?
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We hear different terms about wine all the time, such as [read from list], but what exactly do they all mean? What are the proper ways of trying wine?
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Let's first start off by understanding that we have placed wine into different regions; the most common are: Old World, New World and Domestic. What exactly are those regions though? I am going to take you on a little trip - and our first stop is Old World.
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Old World France
Spain
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Austria
Greece
Croatia
Israel
Romania
Hungary
Lebanon
Switzerland
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Old World; also known as the birth place of wine consists of: [read list above]. Whoa that's a mouth full! So what's next? Well New World and Domestic of course
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New World & Domestic
Smaller parts of Europe and the middle East (outside of the traditional wine-
growing areas; i.e. Old World)
United States
Canada
Argentina
Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
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New World and Domestic Include: [read list above-not first line]. Today we are going to stick with a basic history of wine. I am going to tell you a little bit more about how we got to where we are now in 2015.
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1534
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Canada, eh'! They actually got it first! In 1534 the French claimed Canada as their our territory; they weren't able to grow their European grapes so they used the local grapes. It wouldn't be for another 30 years until....
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In fifteen hundred sixty-two
the French sailed the ocean
blue
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Wine finally comes to America! French Huguenots made wine for the first time in Jacksonville, Fl. These Europeans didn't bring their own grapes to make wine though, they used the native grapes growing in the area. Sadly this wasn't every good, so they stopped making it shortly after.
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1619
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In 1619 the Europeans decided they were going to use their own grapes (since ours weren't good enough). They imported grapevines and began cultivating on the eastern seaboard, but it hasn't taken off just yet!
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1769
1805
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In 1769, Spanish missionary Junipero Serra traveled from Mexico City to San Diego, CA & brought with him some grapes in order to make the regions first wine.
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After the missions spread across California the first winery was finally established in 1805.
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It’s
HERE!
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The years of 1848-55 are known as the California Gold Rush. Not only was everyone rushing to get the gold, they were rushing to drink the wine! Zinfindel, a grape grown in Croatia, is what California would later become known for producing.
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1980 – current
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In the 1900's the wine industry kept growing worldwide. Trades were being made between different countries and people were moving along with the trades. In the last 30 years alone China has become the worlds largest consumers and producers of wine!
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So where does that leave us? How do you know what kind of wine you'll like? How many different types of wines are there? What are we supposed to drink out of? What foods pair best with what wine? These amongst other questions are the most common that you'll hear.
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Next let's take a look at what kind of glass you are supposed to drink out of. There are many different types of glass wear: Standard, Tumbler, Flute, Tulip, Couple & hock are just the basic drinking glasses. There are certain types of drinking glasses for wine - just like with beer.
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Food pairings can be tricky when it comes to drinking wine. It is important to know what will go with what, but trust me when I say that red and white can be drank with anything! However, that doesn't mean it is going to be complimentary of each other.
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White Wine
Pinot Gris / Grigio
Riesling
Chardonnay
Rose
Rioja
Sauvignon Blanc
Moscato
Prosecco
Sparkling whites
Grüner Veltliner
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White wine goes well with lighter meals. By lighter meals I mean seafood dishes and salads. It pairs well with more fruitful desserts rather than sweet (since whites are already somewhat sweet).
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Now that's not to say you can't have a glass of white with your steak...
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Red Wine
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Rioja
Syrah (shiraz)
Petite Sirah
Zinfandel
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Speaking of steak; Red wine goes well with heavier meals. Heavier meals usually consist of meats as: steak, pork chops & hamburger. It pairs well with spicy sauces and rich bold flavors. It is also a great wine to have with bitter desserts; such as dark cocoa.
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Wine is win with an ‘e’ on the end so..YESI love it!
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Now when it comes to deciding if a wine is good or bad - that is truly up to you, your preference and your palate. However; wine experts would say - look at it, smell it, sip it and then decide based on the taste balance and the characteristics that stood out to you.
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Legs: as you swirl your glass notice the wine running down the sides (this will tell you how much alcohol/sugar is in it)
Body: this refers to the alcohol content (full=high, light=low)
Aroma: these include fruity, herb and flower notes, fermentation and yeast, oak, nutty, spicy and sweet
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So in relation to the terms we touched on at the beginning; when tasting & smelling wine there are key "ingredients" to pay attention for: the legs that run down the inside of your glass, the body as it passes over your tongue & the aroma that you smell as you drink it.
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Well sadly...
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So what are the key things to remember when it comes to wine?
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Aside from that sad fact: 1) when choosing your wine, find what flavors you like first - then expand. 2) Make sure your food will compliment your wine (if you're still experimenting) and lastly remember Don't Ever Wine Alone!
