White Wine
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| - | '''White wine''' is a [[wine]] | + | '''White wine''' is a type of [[wine]] that is produced using non-coloured grapes or using red-skinned grapes' juice, not allowing it to extract pigment from the skin. White wine has a distinct [[color]] that is slightly [[yellow]]. |
| White wine's color can be derived from an assortment of grape varieties. White wines are made from the grape juice and grape skin of green, gold or yellowish colored grapes or from just the juice (not the skin) of select red grapes (as in some Champagnes). | White wine's color can be derived from an assortment of grape varieties. White wines are made from the grape juice and grape skin of green, gold or yellowish colored grapes or from just the juice (not the skin) of select red grapes (as in some Champagnes). | ||
| - | White wines are often consumed with lighter meals, or as an apéritif. They are more refreshing, lighter in both style and taste than the majority of their red wine counterparts, making them ideal for spring and summer occasions. The old guideline of “white wine with white meat” still holds true in many instances, but there are plenty of exceptions and palate preferences that dictate which wines to pair with what foods. | + | White wines are often consumed with lighter meals, or as an apéritif. They are more refreshing, lighter in both style and taste than the majority of their red wine counterparts, making them ideal for spring and summer occasions. The old guideline of “white wine with white meat” still holds true in many instances, but there are plenty of exceptions and palate preferences that dictate which wines to pair with what foods. |
| - | + | =='''Serving'''== | |
| - | Common varietials of white wines include [[riesling]], [[semillon]], [[sauvignon blanc]], [[pinot gris]] and [[Moselle wine|moselle]]. [[Champagne]], a sparkling white wine, originating from France, is arguably the best known. | + | ==Proper Wine Glass== |
| + | White wine's beg a different glass style altogether from red wines. Dependent on the type of white wine, white wine can be served in different shaped glasses however,are most commonly presented in narrower glasses, as the sharper taper at the top of the glass allows for better aroma concentration of more delicate white wines. The shape of the [[wine glass]] is critical in order to control the exposure the wine has to the air, as the act of [[oxidization]] can alter the flavour pallet of the wine. | ||
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| + | ==Temperature Control== | ||
| + | White wine's are generally served between 7 to 10 degrees [45-50 °F], in order to not damage the [[aroma]] and character of the wine. | ||
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| + | =='''Varieties'''== | ||
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| + | Different kinds of white wine are identified based on the type of grape which is used in the process of making the wine. Common varietials of white wines include [[riesling]], [[semillon]], [[sauvignon blanc]], [[pinot gris]] and [[Moselle wine|moselle]]. [[Champagne]], a sparkling white wine, originating from France, is arguably the best known. Each type of white wine is known for its distinct properties and character. | ||
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Revision as of 21:58, 15 November 2012
White wine is a type of wine that is produced using non-coloured grapes or using red-skinned grapes' juice, not allowing it to extract pigment from the skin. White wine has a distinct color that is slightly yellow.
White wine's color can be derived from an assortment of grape varieties. White wines are made from the grape juice and grape skin of green, gold or yellowish colored grapes or from just the juice (not the skin) of select red grapes (as in some Champagnes).
White wines are often consumed with lighter meals, or as an apéritif. They are more refreshing, lighter in both style and taste than the majority of their red wine counterparts, making them ideal for spring and summer occasions. The old guideline of “white wine with white meat” still holds true in many instances, but there are plenty of exceptions and palate preferences that dictate which wines to pair with what foods.
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Serving
Proper Wine Glass
White wine's beg a different glass style altogether from red wines. Dependent on the type of white wine, white wine can be served in different shaped glasses however,are most commonly presented in narrower glasses, as the sharper taper at the top of the glass allows for better aroma concentration of more delicate white wines. The shape of the wine glass is critical in order to control the exposure the wine has to the air, as the act of oxidization can alter the flavour pallet of the wine.
Temperature Control
White wine's are generally served between 7 to 10 degrees [45-50 °F], in order to not damage the aroma and character of the wine.
Varieties
Different kinds of white wine are identified based on the type of grape which is used in the process of making the wine. Common varietials of white wines include riesling, semillon, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris and moselle. Champagne, a sparkling white wine, originating from France, is arguably the best known. Each type of white wine is known for its distinct properties and character.
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