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Ask The Wine Doctor
All the questions you had about wine, but were too
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If you love wine and find yourself asking questions about it, Ask the Wine Doctor, published by McClelland & Stewart, is the book for you. |
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Who are Better Wine Tasters, Men or Women?
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2/21/12
Who do you think are better wine tasters, men or women? Sorry guys, but the gals win out here. They make potentially better tasters because of the female hormone estrogen, which provides them with a more acute sense of smell. Since smell is approximately 75% of what wine is all about, they beat us on this basis alone. They also possess a superior sensitivity to touch which increases with age and are more colour-conscious than guys, which makes them better prepared for detecting a wine’s body and exact hue. Notice I use the term “potentially” better tasters than us because they have natural physiological traits that prepare them for the task, however, we gents can learn these things. The battle of the sexes rages on. Vive la difference!
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How to Make the Best of a Wine Show
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2/13/12
Going to a wine fair or large tasting where there’s lots of product to taste? Trying to taste everything is plain silly and unproductive. Here’s how to manoeuver this event and get the most out of it. Take a few moments beforehand to plan your attack and decide with the program what you want to taste. Focus on a specific region, grape variety, style or vintage. Take a break after every 4-5 wines. Drink plenty of water between tasting. Nibble often. Make notes so you remember what you tasted. Most importantly, DON’T SWALLOW. Bringing along your own plastic cup to spit into is a great idea as spittoons are usually scarce and it beats fighting the crowd. Enjoy!
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The Wine Schmooze
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2/06/12
The unabashed Wine Doctor dictionary defines a “wine schmooze” as a gathering where people chitchat, network, meet and greet, nibble, and otherwise socialize, all while sipping on some wine. My 7 golden rules for “wine schmoozing” par excellence are as follows. Never use plastic wine glasses. Serve only finger foods. Have lots of non-alcoholic drinks available. Provide a designated driver, if necessary. Provide chairs although standing makes it easier to mingle. Look good, as this is a great opportunity to strut your stuff. Most importantly, always have a wine glass in your hand, one-third full of wine, juice or water, even if you’re not sipping. This is a vital part of the “schmooze” look. See you there.
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