How is wine made and why does the Shiraz I bought yesterday, taste so different from the one I had last month? The obvious and not so obvious lessons, that will teach you about maceration, fermentation and maturation. The difference between making white and red wines and why it is that tasting wine is not only important for wine judges, but also the winemaker, the marketer, the trade and most importantly the consumer.

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Tasting
A greater understanding of tasting and appreciating wine can certainly enhance your enjoyment of it, but it should never be the sole object of the exercise...Start Session

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White Wine
White wines range in colour from very pale, almost clear, through to rich deep golden hues. They are mostly made from white grape varieties or grapes that...Start Session

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Red Wine
Red wines are made entirely from red grapes varieties containing anthocyanins and pigmented tannins in the skins. The lightest most elegant red wines...Start Session

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Sparkling Wine
Sparkling wine comes in all shapes and sizes – white, red, pink, dry, sweet, light, rich – however it is the bubbles and process that creates these bubbles...Start Session

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Dessert and Fortified Wine
Generally consumed as an after dinner beverage (although increasingly featured as a partner to starters in progressive restaurants), dessert and fortified...Start Session