Nov 17, 2007 4:32 pm US/Central
21 Things Women Need To Know About Wine
FORT WORTH (CBS) ―
- French Oak Barrels do make a difference
- Wine does not have to be expensive to be great
- Wine makes dinner with friends last longer
- Wine tasting events are great ways to meet your neighbors
- Legs aren't... well, legs... they are streaks on the glass that indicate body
- ALL red wine is better if it sits after being opened for 30 min to 2 hours
- Merlots are good red wines too
- DO smell a wine first as it is a great indication of what to expect without the tannins
- Tannins are a "tightness" sort of like nibbling a grape skin
- Red wine grapes are harvested when the seeds just turn nut brown... many big house don"t wait... many small vintners do!
- Don't be a wine snob - everyone knows good wine cuz they know what they like!
- Want to start a book club? Serve wine it'll keep everyone coming
- A glass of wine makes a good conversation last longer
- Want a white wine that isn"t Chardonnay? grab a sauvignon blanc - it's light crisp and clean
- Next time you have a chocolate desert serve a cab a zin or better a port
- 1 glass of red wine a day is good for your heart
- A glass of wine with someone you love is good for your heart too
- Yes older wine is usually better if red
- Whites generally should not be more than 4 years old
- Always bring a bottle of wine for the host of a dinner party
- You can actually make wine yourself... it won't be good, but it'll be fun
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