W I N E

Germany is renowned for its rich tradition of wine making, producing a variety of high-quality wines. Among the many wines that Germany produces, Riesling stands out as the most popular and internationally acclaimed. This article delves into the history, characteristics, and regions associated with Riesling, showcasing why it holds a special place in the hearts of wine enthusiasts worldwide.  

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ruit wines are fermented alcoholic beverages made from a variety of base ingredients (other than grapes); they may also have additional flavors taken from fruits, flowers, and herbs. This definition is sometimes broadened to include any alcoholic fermented beverage except beer. For historical reasons, mead, cider, and perry are also excluded from the definition of fruit wine.  

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Port wine, often simply referred to as "Port," is one of Portugal's most famous and cherished exports. Originating from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, this fortified wine is known for its rich flavors, sweetness, and depth. Port wine comes in various styles, each with its unique characteristics and aging processes. This guide delves into the history, production, styles, and notable producers of Port wine.

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Beaujolais Nouveau is a type of red wine that is  released shortly after the harvest in the Beaujolais  region of France. It has become a tradition to  release this young and fruity wine on the third  Thursday of November each year, just a few  weeks after the grapes are harvested 

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Riesling is a white grape variety that is grown  in many of the world’s wine regions. It is known  for its aromatic qualities, high acidity, and ability  to reflect the terroir of the region in which it is  grown. Riesling wines can range from bone-dry to  very sweet, and are often noted for their complex  flavors, which can include notes of citrus, apple,  peach, apricot, honey, and petrol 

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Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used in the production of white wine.

The variety originated in the Burgundy wine region of eastern France, but is now grown wherever wine is produced, from England to New Zealand. For new and developing wine regions, growing Chardonnay is seen as a ‘rite of passage’ and an easy entry into the international wine market.

  "Read full article in March/April 2022 issue"  

Fortified wine is a wine to which a distilled spirit, usually brandy, has been added. In the course of some centuries, winemakers have developed many different styles of fortified wine, including port, sherry, madeira, Marsala, Commandaria wine, and the aromatised wine vermouth.

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Dessert wines, sometimes called pudding wines, are sweet wines typically served with dessert. There is no simple definition of a dessert wine. In the UK, a dessert wine is considered to be any sweet wine drunk with a meal, as opposed to the white fortified wines (fino and amontillado sherry) drunk before the meal and the red fortified wines (port and madeira) drunk after it. Thus, most fortified wines are regarded as distinct from dessert wines, but some of the less-strong fortified white wines

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Pinot noir is a red wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera. The name may also refer to wines created predominantly from Pinot noir grapes. The name is derived from the French words for pine and black. The word pine alludes to the grape variety having tightly clustered, pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit.

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