Wine is a delightful drink to enjoy any day, come rain or shine. This drink has captured the palate of many, and amidst the numerous varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon and so many more, there is definitely one for everyone. The next time you go to a wine tasting, or throw one yourself, go armed with some random wine trivia, which is sure to keep everyone entertained and make you the star of the wine show. Give the below list a read WITH a glass of non-alcoholic wine in hand. Enjoy!
- Contrary to popular belief, wine is not made from the regular fable grapes that are available at the grocery store. Wine grapes are grown specially and are quite different from the ones we normally eat.
- Ancient Romans liked their wines to have some character, so they added various seasonings to brighten the flavor. This included odd additions such as garlic, fish sauce and even absinthe.
- European wines are all named after the region they are made in; however, other wines around the world are named based on the type of grapes used to make the wine.
- Oak adds a subtle yet distinctive flavor to wines and is the preferred material for the aging barrels. There are FOUR HUNDRED species of oak which are used for barrel making, with each one lending a unique flavor to the wine.
- When it comes to wine, tastings are the globally accepted way to try, enjoy and discover new, delicious wines. Interestingly, sommeliers would disagree, since smell is the most distinguishing feature of wines and not taste.
- There are specific glasses with different bowl shapes and rim sizes, for every type of wine. This allows the wine to breathe, acquire more flavor and gain aeration… and, different stemware can alter the taste drastically.
- All wine is stored at the same temperature. But a true wine connoisseur knows that white wines and red wines are served at completely different temperatures to enhance the flavor and taste.
- The oldest known wine cellar was on the Titanic. When the ship was being explored by divers, they found a lot of the bottles had survived, unscathed.
- Ben Franklin appreciated wine so much and is quoted to have said, “Wine makes daily life easy, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance”. And we couldn’t agree more!
- Wine is brimming with healthy antioxidants. In fact, to consume the same amount of antioxidants you would have to drink 20 glasses of apple juice or 7 glasses of orange juice.
At the next wine party you host, impress your guests with these fun facts. For now, just relax and enjoy the wondrous taste of your non-alcoholic wine and ponder on about the amusing world of wine.