Red Wine Article From Wine-Blog.net

Stripped down to the basic, wine is divided into 2 worlds, red wine and white wine. Red wines due to their ability to form complex subtleties is comparatively more expensive than white wine. The color of wine is determined by the presence or absence of the grape skin during fermentation. Red wine is made from red or black grapes and its color is determined by the skin being left in contact with the juice during fermentation. Red wines are the most common types to take up space in the cellar, this is because red wine often mature to their best when kept unopened for years. The longer red wine is kept in its original unopened state, the better the taste becomes. The phrase ‘age gracefully’ is believed to be a reference to red wine instead of physical beauty.

Red wine is made from around 40-50 different grape varieties from around the world. The tannin content is responsible for the body of the wine. Tannins are astringent, bitter-tasting plant polyphones that bind and precipitate proteins. Tannins play an important role in preventing oxidation in aging wine and make up a major portion of the sediment in wine. The reds can range from heavy and dark to light and refreshing. Red wine should be served at room temperature around 57 degree Fahrenheit in a large deep glass to appreciate its aroma and flavor.

Below is a list of red wines and their countries they are produced from:
• Barolo - Italy
• Brunello di Montalcino - Italy
• Beaujolais - France
• Bordeaux - France
• Burgundy - France
• Cabernet Sauvignon - France, California, Australia, Moldova, South Africa
• Carmenere - Chile
• Chianti - Italy
• Merlot - France, California, Washington, Chile, South Africa
• Pinot Noir - France, California, Oregon, South Africa
• Pinotage - South Africa
• Rioja - Spain
• Syrah/Shiraz - France (N.Rhône), Australia, California, South Africa
• Valpolicella - Italy
• Zinfandel – California



In recent consumer research, it was found that red wine is the highest type of wine consumed around the world compared to other types of wine, this is no surprise with the result of the ground-breaking study by Dr. Serge Renaud in the early 1990s, a French cardiologist that made medical history by his findings that proves wine is able to disperse the fat-derived cholesterol that builds up in the arteries, which lowers your risk of a coronary heart disease. Since then, numerous research has been made to either debunk or support Dr. Renaud’s findings. A study published in Nature magazine have suggested that moderate alcohol drinking helps to reduce the likelihood of heart disease. Scientist have found a mechanism in red wine which appears to interfere with the production of a body chemical, a protein called endothelin-1 (ET-1), which is the vital cause that clogs up arteries and increases the risk of a heart attack. It is said that Cabernet Sauvignon-derived wines seemed to have the most impact in decreasing the production of ET-1 in our body.

Italians have long used red wine as part of the ingredient in their food. Red wine somehow enhances the taste of the food. Red wines which are commonly used for cooking are called table wines, they are considerably cheaper than vintage wine and are often made with lesser quality grapes and meant to be consumed almost immediately after bottling. The rule of thumb when it comes to cooking with wine is to never cook with any wine that you wouldn’t drink because if it tastes like vinegar in your glass, then high chance it will taste like vinegar in your food.

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Wine Clubs- Starting Or Participating In A Wine Club

This is an edited version of an article I read elsewhere.

A club by definition is an association of persons for some common object usually jointly supported and meeting periodically (Merriam-Webster).

Just like any other clubs where people come together to share and experience what they love, a wine club is where you come together with people that has great appreciation and love for wine. To be part of a wine club, you do not need to be an expert of wine, it’s here that you learn to cultivate your passion and love for wine and everything about wine. Wine clubs are starting to pop up everywhere, and going on the internet is the best way to find one near you. As a member of a wine club, you’ll be able to learn more about wine and share your experiences with other likeminded people. Most wine clubs offers regular wine tasting sessions where you are invited to experience new types of wines.

You will also learn how to make the most of your wine from workshops offered by the club. The clubs will normally invite wine experts or wine makers to teach at their workshops and these workshops are either free or offered for a very small fee. Most wine clubs also offers wines and wine accessories at a discounted price for members only.


A new generation of wine clubs now exists online. These wine clubs are mostly set up by wine retailers or an individual who uses the club for educational purposes with affiliate links to their sponsors. An online wine club has the most advantage compared to physical clubs. This is because the overhead cost of setting up an online club is much less than setting up a physical club. An online club offers more discounts and other benefits right on your desktop with the help of their affiliates or sponsors. These wine clubs offers all kinds of services from wine selection tips to gifts for any occasion. Online wine clubs will offer membership packages to suit you and your budget and will structure your membership according to where you live and your lifestyle. For example, when you sign up as a member and you live in Lubbock, Texas the wine club will be able to hook you up to the nearest wine workshop or wine tasting events around your Lubbock.
The best thing about wine clubs are that you are one of the very first few people to be introduced to a new label at a discounted price and you will have access to affiliated vineyards at any time. Wine making is a competitive market these days and every vineyard in the world needs to make their mark in the wine market or risk going under. Wine clubs are great marketing tools for these vineyards and introducing their new label at a great discounted price without compromising their name through a reputable wine club is a great way to increase exposure and sales. Most times obscure family owned vineyards gain their reputation by word of mouth but it’s just not enough exposure to get their label recognized, so with a little ingenuity and creativity, a wine club is used as their sole advertising and marketing campaign vehicle.

Wine Article From: Wine-Blog.Net - Information About Fine Wine