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    A Connoisseurs' Guide To Wine Tasting...
    A Connoisseurs' Guide To Wine Tasting...
    A Connoisseurs' Guide To Wine Tasting...
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    A Connoisseurs' Guide To Wine Tasting...

    By Pete De Villiers

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    Learn about the complex world of wine tasting from a true legend.....Pete De Villiers.

    Learn the tricks and tips, including...

    About Wine.
    Different Types of Wine.
    Wine Production.
    Uses of Wine.
    Glassware.
    About Wine Tasting and the Different Ways.
    How to Taste Wine.
    How to Host a Wine Tasting Party.
    Serving Wine.
    And Much More...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherM&S Direct Publishing
    Release dateOct 11, 2011
    ISBN9781465836335
    A Connoisseurs' Guide To Wine Tasting...
    Author

    Pete De Villiers

    A wine lover who studied and became a wine connoisseur (expert). Pete has over 30 years of expertise in the wine industry and is now allowing us to peak inside and experience his knowledge....

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      A Connoisseurs' Guide To Wine Tasting... - Pete De Villiers

      A Connoisseurs’ Guide to Wine Tasting...

      By Pete De Villiers

      Published by M&S Direct Publishing at Smashwords

      Copyright © 2011 Pete De Villiers

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      this eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Introduction

      About Wine

      Different Types of Wine

      Production

      Uses of Wine

      Glassware

      About Wine Tasting and the Different Ways

      How to Taste Wine

      How to Host a Wine Tasting Party

      Serving Wine

      Conclusion

      Introduction – Wine Tasting with Friends

      Wine tasting is considered to be a sophisticated past time for many people. Before you begin wine tasting there are many things you should know about wine. To some people wine tasting is considered to be a skill.

      Learning about wine is easy. There are many types of wine and it is produced all over the world in many different regions. Wine tasting requires knowledge of the types of wine. It is important to know which types of glasses to choose for different wines and how to wash them. It is also important to know how to properly pour and serve wine.

      Wine tasting consists of many things. The purpose of this e-book is to introduce you to everything you need to know about wine so you can begin wine tasting with your friends.

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      About Wine

      Wine is a beverage fermented from grape juice containing alcohol. Grapes have a natural chemical balance which allows them to ferment without the need to add any sugars, acid, enzymes, or any other types of nutrients to the ingredients.

      When wine is produced, grapes are crushed using different types of yeast. The yeast consumes the natural sugars found in grapes. This consumption converts the grapes into alcohol. Depending on the types of wine produced, many different grape varieties are used to produce wine.

      Evidence shows that the earliest productions of wine took

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