Introduction Widely known the cultural importance of wine in everyday life particularly in all European countries. In countries such as France or Italy a meal isn’t really complete without a glass of wine to accompany it. Today, wine consumption and interest in the subject is continuing to grow up in North American Countries. Last decades, Canadians like Europeans highly appreciate premium quality wines and enjoy sharing them with family and friends. The cultivation of wine takes place approximately 12,000 years ago. Ancient Greeks are considered as the world’s first wine merchants. They knew well the value of wine and it became an integral part of their daily meal.

Taste Test Why do we taste a wine and what are the advantages of being able to taste successfully? The most important factor is to recognize when a wine is in a good condition or when it is faulty. There are three simple steps to follow when tasting a wine:  Look  Smell  Taste

The taste of a wine depends principally on the grapes from which it is made. Different climates, soils, and winemaking techniques also play a significant role.

White Grapes White wine is almost always made from white grapes. The styles of produced white wine can be divided into three categories:  Light –bodied white wines (such as Riesling)  Aromatic white wine  Full-bodied and wooded white wines (such as Chardonnay)

The Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white grape which could be named a “winemaker’s dream” because of its unique variety of different flavors. The Chardonnay grape is grown in Burgundy, Champagne and the south of France, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and California.

The Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic grape which ripens early and mostly grown in cool-climate vineyards. It is widely used for dry white wine as well as the ripe, tropical-like wine. The Sauvignon Blanc grape is grown in the Northern Burgundy in France, New Zealand, the US, Western and South Australia, South Africa, and Chile.

Red, or “Black,” Grapes produce different level of colour, which is coming from the grape skin, and body, the sense of alcohol and feeling in the mouth. Body –Wine tasting:  Light-bodied red wine  Medium-bodied red wine  Full-bodied red wine

Cabernet Sauvignon One of the world’s most popular black grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, is the strong basis of many full -bodied red wines. Of all wine grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon has one of the highest relations between pip and pulp. That is why a wine based on this grape variety tends to be strong, tannic, and “giving weight “. Also, the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with other kinds of grapes (Merlot, Shiraz, or Malbec) has been very successful. Cabernet Sauvignon is growing in every country where the red wine is made.

Merlot In contrast to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot is soft, fruity, and less tannic. In cooler climates such as Northern Italy, Merlot with its natural kinship with oak is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, which softens and moderates tanning of a wine. This sort is the most planted grape in Bordeaux. It is grown in Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa, California, and the Washington State.

Other Red Grapes Pinot Noir – is an excellent wine when the grapes have been grown in Burgundy.The young Pinot Noir grape is often resembling taste of raspberry, strawberry, and red currant. It is also one of the classic Champagne varieties. Syrah (Shiraz) – because of its tannic nature, the young Syrah is often requiring time to develop; however, the wines soften with age. The grape is known in the French growing areas in the South of the country. It is also is grown in Australia, Tuscany in Italy, South Africa, and California.

Conclusion Wine tourism appears to be progressively popular. It brings together the liquid in the glass and the culture. Appreciating wine comes in many forms, but certainly one of the great pleasures is to find a flavor sensation that will be live in the memory.

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