Acquiring knowledge about wine is useful. The pleasure of having some knowledge about, as well as the pleasure of drinking, a good wine is something to enjoy. When you're drinking, it's nice to know what varieties of grape went into the wine, when and where it came from, what process went into the making of that particular wine and, indeed, who made it? If you have some knowledge about the wine while drinking it, it might well add to your understanding and appreciation of what is in your glass. You might be pleasantly surprised to learn the type of wine you are drinking, where it was made, and its vintage.
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UNDERSTANDING SOME BASICS OF WINE (alcohol, sugar and acidity)
Quality is about the balance and length of tasting wine. The components in a balanced wine make up a pleasurable whole. It should not be dominated by acidity or alcohol. Length should be the lingering of a flavour in your mouth and nose after drinking it. A good wine is savored and not gulped!
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The purpose of this wine rating system is to take South African wine quality ratings to a new level, considering more than just a mere once-off tasting result, through the introduction of a uniquely designed index system in which the wine enthusiast can view achievements of any particular wine.
The purpose of this wine rating system is to take South African wine quality ratings to a new level, considering more than just a mere once-off tasting result, through the introduction of a uniquely designed index system in which the wine enthusiast can view achievements of any particular wine.