Rare Earth Wine List
Three Steps To Discovering The Secrets Of Tasting Wine
Unsure what to do at a wine tasting? Fear not. Most wine connoisseurs start as amateurs. Follow these three steps to wine tasting and become a pro in no time.
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How To Host A Wine Tasting
Coming together with a group of fellow wine enthusiasts is a fantastic way to exercise your tasting muscles. A group atmosphere offers participants the opportunity to share opinions and conclusions, shaping and strengthening each individual's appreciation of the wine. The concept is similar to that of a book club. Sure, you can enjoy a novel on your own. But getting together with a group of people who have read the same book can enhance your appreciation and understanding of the story.
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Wine Spectators "ABC's of Wine"
Wine Tasting
The effort you put into understanding and appreciating wine can pay big dividends
By Thomas Matthews of Wine Spectator
Buying Strategies
Trust your own taste, assess your needs, and don't be afraid to make mistakes
By James Laube of Wine Spectator
Storing & Serving
Basic guidelines in storage and service will go a long way to enhance your enjoyment
By Bruce Sanderson of Wine Spectator
Grape Varietals
Understand the characteristics different grapes offer
By James Laube, with James Molesworth of Wine Spectator
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification
The ranking system put in place by Napoleon III still influences today's market
By Thomas Matthews of Wine Spectator
Resource Links
- Wine Terminology Glossary
- Wine Spectator Online
- Wine Enthusiast Online
- Wine Varietals Reference
- History of Wine
- Touring Arizona's Wine Country